Perform for a Crowd of 20,000!

Step into the spotlight at the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, an event celebrated as one of the nation's most iconic half-marathons. Known as The Greatest Spectacle in Running®, the Indy Mini features 100 of the best entertainment groups and spirited squads that will line the half marathon course, captivating an audience of 20,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators.
From musicians and magicians to rock bands to dance groups, fitness squads to cloggers, the stage is set for an unforgettable showcase of performances. The fanfare created by course entertainers is a key reason why Indy Mini participants keep coming back year after year.

Become an unforgettable part of The Greatest Spectacle in Running®

• ADDA
• Blues Locos
• Circle City Cloggers
• Common Ground Urban Line Dancing
• DJ Mama Mia
• Dan Kusaya
• Dave Gerdt Band
• Highway Nine Blues Band
• Indiana Dancers Association
• Indiana Robot Show
• ISFA 1
• Jessie Phelps
• John Beatrice Band

• Kanaka Jams
• Max Sax
• MIDI Marathon (formerly Noise Boys)
• No Criminal Record
• Otis Tucker Band
• Paul Fancy
• Reckless Rhymacide
• Savior Faire
• Sco Nixon
• Straight Up Chumps
• The Knowarrior
• Tiger Drumline + Cub Cuties Cheer Squad

• Malcoms Curse
• The TDT's
• Young at Heart Senior Line Dancers (Washington Park)
• Crossroads of America Scout Band
• The McArdell Express
• Barney's Muggers Street Band
• Circuit Thursday
• University of Indianapolis - WICR
• The Embers
• Piper Mike
• Indy Garjana Dhol Tasha Pathak
• Indy Swords and Shimmies

Contact Us

If you have questions about Course Entertainment for the Mini-Marathon, please email entertainment@500festival.com.