Parking & Street Closures

Race Day Parking Tips

Arrive early: Downtown garages can fill quickly on race morning. Arriving early helps ensure you’ll find a spot and navigate any street closures more easily
Parking Availability: With over 73,000 parking spaces downtown, there are plenty of options — but spots closest to the event may fill fast. Find parking options here.
Plan Ahead: Review your route in advance, and approach downtown from the side where you plan to park to avoid detours or delays.
Use Garages or Lots: Metered street parking may be limited or restricted near the event. Parking garages and lots are your best bet for availability and convenience.
Consider Carpooling: Riding with friends helps reduce congestion and makes parking easier for everyone.

Nearby Parking Options 🚗

For your convenience, here is a list of nearby parking garages. Please check each link for the most up-to-date information on availability, hours, rates, and directions. Note that these are suggestions based on proximity, and we recommend verifying details directly with the garage operators.

IUPUI Blackford Garage: 725 West Michigan Street

IUPUI Sports Complex Garage: 875 West New York Street

IUPUI Vermont Street Garage: 1004 West Vermont Street

IUPUI North Street Garage: 819 West North Street

Washington Street Garage, 401 W. Washington Street

World of Wonder Garage off Maryland and Illinois streets

Plaza Park Garage, 109 S. Capitol Avenue

PNC Centre/Hyatt Garage, 1 S. Capitol Avenue

Capitol Commons, 10 S. Capitol Avenue

Pre-Book Parking with SpotHero

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, visit the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon SpotHero Parking Page.

For course maps, scooter zones, and course schedules, please visit the course maps page!