Experience the thrill of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2, 2026, and join over 20,000 participants from around the world for the 50th Running!

The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is a must-do event for participants of all levels and abilities. Take part in this iconic half-marathon that starts in downtown Indy and includes a 2.5-mile lap around the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As a tradition, participants even get to kiss the bricks at the renowned Yard of Bricks on the oval track!

This flat and fast course is filled with friendly volunteers and over 100 entertainers along the way, making it an unforgettable experience.

After the race, participants celebrate their accomplishments with friends and family at the free 500 Festival Post Race Party, presented by PNC Bank, featuring an entertainment stage, free massages, a bottle of chocolate milk at the American Dairy Association Refuel & Rejuvenation Area, merchandise, and more!

Named "America's Best Half Marathon" by US Today's 10Best and recognized as one of "America's Most Iconic Races" by Runners World, the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon attracts participants from all 50 states and over 16 countries. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this legendary race and join the thousands who have already experienced The Greatest Spectacle in Running®.

Your participation in the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon helps the 500 Festival provide free youth health, fitness, and education events and programs to Indiana schools. The 500 Festival is a non-profit, and it counts on the support of over a million past race participants and each new Mini-Marathon registration to make a big impact. Together, we reach more than 100,000 Hoosier children in Indiana every year with free and meaningful programming.