For the competitive Mini-Marathoner, the Challenges provide a whole new way to experience the Indy Mini and make the most of your spring training. Each challenge features unique medals, shirts and bibs. You're taking on more miles - get the gear to prove it! Check out the challenges listed below to see what additional races, gear, and mileage fits your competitive nature in 2019!
PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be registered for the respective challenge to receive the shirt and medal. Participants are not automatically added to a challenge, even if they sign up for the individual races that make up a challenge. If you would like to upgrade your registration to one of the challenges, please call the 500 Festival at 317-614-6148 or email
raceinfo@500festival.com.
Mega Mini Challenge (16.2 Miles)
Mega Mini Challenge participants will conquer both the
500 Festival 5K and OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on race morning (May 4). Participants who register for the challenge will receive a commemorative shirt and medal as well as shirts and medals for the Mini-Marathon and 5K!
Mini Maniac Challenge (32.1 Miles)
Mini Maniac Challenge participants will take on all 32.1 miles of the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy in February, March, and April, and the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in May. Mini Maniac participants will receive a commemorative shirt and medal in addition to the shirts and medals for the Miler Series and Mini-Marathon - a total of three medals! Registration for 2019 is now closed.
The Greatest Spectacle Challenge (35.2 Miles)
Participants of The Greatest Spectacle Challenge will tackle all five of the 500 Festival running events during the spring season, including the
500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy (February, March & April), the
500 Festival 5K (May 4), and the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (May 4). Challenge participants will receive a commemorative shirt and medal as well as shirts and medals for the Miler Series, 5K, and Mini-Marathon! A total of FOUR medals and shirts! Registration for 2019 is now closed.