500 Festival Challenges

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 fit your competitive nature this year!

Don’t wait to register! Online registration for the Miler Series, the Mini Maniac Challenge, and the Greatest Spectacle Challenge closes on January 30, 2022!

Mega Mini Challenge

16.2 Miles

Mega Mini Challenge participants will conquer both the 5K and Mini-Marathon on race morning.

Mega Mini participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal as well as shirts and medals for the Mini-Marathon and 5K!

A total of three shirts and three medals!

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Mini Maniac Challenge

32.1 Miles

Mini Maniac Challenge participants will take on all 32.1 miles of the Miler Series in February, March, and April, and the Mini-Marathon in May.

Mini Maniac participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal in addition to the shirts and medals for the Miler Series and Mini-Marathon

A total of three shirts and three medals!

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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 Miler Series, the 5K, and the Mini-Marathon.

Greatest Spectacle participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal as well as shirts and medals for the Miler Series, 5K, and Mini-Marathon!

A total of FOUR medals and FOUR shirts!

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PLEASE NOTE: For any 500 Festival Challenge, please note that participants must be registered for the respective challenge to receive the additional challenge shirt and medal. For example, if you are registered for the Mini-Marathon and Miler Series you will not receive a Mini Maniac medal and shirt unless you are also registered for the challenge. If you would like to upgrade your registration to a challenge or if you have questions, please email raceinfo@500festival.com.

Challenge Shirt and Medal Designs

Learn more about this year's Challenge shirt and medal designs by clicking the button below!

2022 Shirt & Medal Designs