2025 Indy Mini Participant Guide

We're excited to welcome you to the 2025 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K!

This Participant Guide has everything you need for race weekend – from schedules and parking info to course maps and spectator tips. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, more than 20,000 runners will take over the streets of Indy for The Greatest Spectacle in Running®. Named America’s Best Half Marathon by USA TODAY and one of the most iconic races by Runner’s World, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

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Results

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Race Weekend Schedule Timelines, Locations, & Details for the Indy Mini

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Weekend Schedule

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Shakeout Run at Centerpoint Brewing, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, RSVP required

THURSDAY, MAY 1
Mini-Marathon Expo | Lucas Oil Stadium | 4:00 – 8:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 2
Mini-Marathon Expo | Lucas Oil Stadium | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 3
Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K – Starts at 7:05 AM
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon – Begins at 7:35 AM (Wave Starts)
Post Race Party at Military Park – 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 4
Recovery Run at the Athletic Annex Carmel, 7:00 – 11:00 AM, RSVP required

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Indy Mini Expo Learn more about race packet pickup, what to bring, where to park, and how to enter 👟

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NEW LOCATION FOR 2025!

Indy Mini Expo | Packet Pickup

THURSDAY, MAY 1 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm EST
FRIDAY, MAY 2 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm EST

NEW LOCATION FOR 2025: Lucas Oil Stadium, North Exhibit Hall

➡ All race packets must be picked up at the Indy Mini Expo!

WHAT TO BRING | You must have your bib number or your photo ID to receive your race packet. You can find your bib number on the confirmation email you received in April, or you can find your bib number here. If you can't make it, someone else can pick it up for you with a copy of your photo ID and your bib number. Race packets will not be mailed, and race day packet pickup is not available.

➡ Show your Mini-Marathon or Challenge bib to the IU Health table at the Expo to receive your participant hat!

MORE DETAILS ➡ Parking, Building Entry, Vendor List

Find Your Bib Number Here!

Parking & Street Closures Parking information and locations for race weekend!

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Course Information

Parking and Street Closures

MAPS ➡ Course Maps, Videos, Street Closures, Strava Routes

Course Regulations

Course Entertainment

The Gold Mile

Indy Mini Shakeout Run, presented by Athletic Annex RSVP here!

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Shakeout Run, presented by Athletic Annex

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 FROM 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us outside Centerpoint Brewing in Indianapolis for the Official Indy Mini Shakeout Run, presented by Athletic Annex! This free and fun 30-minute run or walk is the perfect way to loosen up your legs, connect with fellow runners, and soak in the excitement before race day! Participants over 21 will also receive a drink ticket for Centerpoint Brewing. Whether you're racing the Indy Mini or cheering on friends, come be a part of the celebration!

Shakeout Details | RSVP Here! 👟

Gear Check Information UPS Gear check is provided for Mini-Marathon participants

Gear Check Information

UPS Gear check is provided for Mini-Marathon participants and is located on West Street, north of the start line and south of the Post Race Party, presented by PNC Bank. Please use the bag you received at the Expo and tear off the tag located on your bib. UPS Trucks are arranged by bib number. Please identify your bib number and corresponding truck to check your gear.

Spectator Guide and Participant Tracking Join the excitement and cheer on your friends!

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Spectator Tips

Race day isn’t just for participants — your cheer squad can be part of the excitement too! From the start line to the Post Race Party, there are plenty of great spots for spectators to catch the action.

Encourage your friends and family to plan ahead so they can cheer you on safely and easily.

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How to Track Your Participant

Meet Your Pacers! Happy pace, happy race!

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Meet Your Mini-Marathon Pacers!

Need some extra support or encouragement in your goal to finish the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon? Looking to conquer a personal best? The DICK'S Sporting Goods Pace Team, powered by Elevated Pacing, can help you meet your performance goals!

MEET YOUR PACERS AT THE INDY MINI EXPO!

Swing by the Elevated Running and Pacing booth to get all your questions answered, discuss the course and strategies, find your pacer, or get some advice before your big race. This group has your back!

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Recover and Fly | Recovery Run | May 4 RSVP here!

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Recovery Run on May 4

SUNDAY, MAY 4, FROM 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us Sunday, May 4, for a global 30-minute run or walk, followed by bagels, coffee, and a relaxing yoga session! Athletic Annex Running Centre is teaming up with Red Bull to put on Recover and Fly, a post-Indy Mini recovery event. In support of Red Bull's Wings for Life charity, this event is the perfect way to connect, recover, and give back! By registering, you'll also get the chance to win a brand-new pair of Nike Vomero shoes! You won't want to miss out.

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Get Your Race Photos! MarathonFoto is onsite at the Indy Mini to photograph your race moments. Secure all your race photos now!

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Get Your Race Photos 📸

MarathonFoto will be on-site to photograph all your race moments. Learn how you can preorder photos of your race-day experience at an unbeatable price! Ensure you have all your digital race photos secured in advance, so all you have to do on race day is flash a smile.

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Get Your Medal Engraved designed to be personalized

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Medal Engraving

Our finisher medals are designed to be personalized so that you can remember the amazing accomplishment of conquering your race and all the hard work you put into it.

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Athletes with Disabilities Program The Athletes with Disabilities Program is open to duo teams and competitive push rim participants

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Athletes with Disabilities Program

The Athletes with Disabilities field welcomes differently-abled athletes to participate in our running events. We’re proud to offer inclusive race options and support. Click the button below to learn more, and feel free to reach out to raceinfo@500festival.com with any questions or requests.

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Post Race Party & The InField Your celebration begins as you cross the finish line and enter into Post Race Party!

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Post Race Party, Presented by PNC Bank

The 500 Festival Post Race Party in Military Park is a fun place for both participants and spectators. This beautiful urban park has plenty of grassy areas and shade trees for relaxation. There's no better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Michelob ULTRA, including a complimentary sample for participants to enjoy, live music, live video feed of the race, and outstanding food from local restaurants and specialty food vendors.

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Gear Up and Save!

We’ve teamed up with DICK’S Sporting Goods to help you get race-day ready. As an Indy Mini participant, you’ll get an exclusive discount to stock up on shoes, apparel, and all the gear you need to crush your goals.

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Meet Your Ambassadors! The Indy Mini's biggest cheerleaders! They're here to cheer and encourage you on your race journey

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The Virtual Mini-Marathon and 5K Submit your race, view the participant guide, get results, and more!

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Training and Nutrition Training plans, mileage tracking charts, & resources from our partners!

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FAQs Here to answer all of your questions!

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Refund Policy
All race entries are non-refundable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate.

Online Registration Fee
RunSignup has been contracted by the 500 Festival to provide online registration for our running events, including the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. RunSignup charges a modest transaction fee that will be detailed in the Summary of Charges prior to your credit card transaction on the payment page.

Terms & Conditions
The 500 Festival reserves the right to cancel a registration or sale, even after it has been placed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

USATF
The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K are sanctioned by USA Track & Field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions, email us today at raceinfo@500festival.com