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Mini with a Meaning Program

The Mini with a Meaning program connects non-profit organizations to passionate participants of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, providing a more meaningful experience by raising awareness and funds in support of the local community and beyond. Not to mention, all Mini-Marathon and 5K registrations support the 500 Festival's free youth and educational programming.

Participants may further their impact within the community by joining a Mini with a Meaning team! View our official teams below, contact their Team Captain to join, and start fundraising as you train.

“Our partnership with the Mini with a Meaning program has not only helped to raise funds to further our mission, it has increased awareness about our organization in the running community and beyond. When we attend other events, participants recognize us and know they saw us at the Indy Mini!”

– Ainsley’s Angels Team Captain

How Do I Get My Nonprofit Involved?

Through the Mini-Marathon and 5K, the 500 Festival offers non-profit organizations the opportunity to participate as a team through the Mini with a Meaning Program to raise awareness and funds in support of their organization and participate together in the Mini-Marathon and 5K.

Organizations may utilize the fundraising platform of their choice and 100% of the proceeds will go to the respective non-profit organization. Utilize this unique fundraising opportunity to further your organization’s mission and join today!


  • Step 1. Choose a Team Captain: Each non-profit organization will need a Team Captain to lead their team fundraiser and to correspond with the 500 Festival.
  • Step 2. Enroll Organization: The Team Captain will fill out an application form here. The 500 Festival will then provide the Team Captain with further team and registration information if accepted.
  • Step 3. Create Online Fundraiser: The Team Captain will create a customized online fundraiser specific to the 2025 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the 2024 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Full details to be provided by the 500 Festival.
  • Step 4. Get Fundraising and Build Your Team!  The Team Captain will promote team registration and fundraising efforts to staff, volunteers, family, and friends. Continue to build your team and motivate participants as they train for the Greatest Spectacle in Running!

2025 Mini with a Meaning Teams

The 500 Festival is proud to partner with nonprofit organizations to bring awareness and fundraise for their cause through our Mini with a Meaning program. Each year, the 500 Festival partners with a select number of non-profit organizations to further their mission as their team trains for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini Marathon or Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. If you are interested in joining a Mini with a Meaning Partner Team, please contact your organization of choice below by clicking on the contact button.



Because we believe everyone deserves to be included-Ainsley's Angels of America strives to build awareness about the importance of inclusion through action, while transforming populations into all inclusive communities. Together we shall: Educate to empower with empathy, Advocate to advance with awareness, and Celebrate to continue with courage. Ainsley's Angels of America brings the pure joy of positivity, evident through the smiles of Riders, their families, and our Angel Runners at each event.

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Indiana Chapter's mission is to save lives and bring hope to those impacted by suicide.

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Breakthrough T1D Run (formerly JDRF) provides entry into some of the country's most exciting challenge events. Join a team that's united in the common purpose of creating a world without type 1 diabetes. Designed for Breakthrough T1D supporters of all fitness levels, Breakthrough T1D Run is a partnership. Participants commit to raising a minimum dollar amount and in exchange, leading up to and throughout the event Breakthrough T1D provides coaching and support.

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Help Over Hurdles is an organization that supports people who support others. Direct Support Professionals provide care to people with disabilities. At times, they need financial support to continue their day to improve the lives of those they serve.

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An Indianapolis based 501c3 non-profit founded by drum corps family that educates & advocates for aortic, heart, & connective tissue related health issues. Jonnie's Goodguys funds $50 Heart Scans and scholarships for drum corps participants to help extend our message nationally.

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Mission Without Borders is focused on bringing life-changing aid and support to some of the most vulnerable families and children in Eastern Europe where the impact of communism is still being felt.

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Since 1971 - Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana has educated, innovated, and advocated for our vulnerable neighbors by delivering medically tailored, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food while promoting social connectedness. Minimum commitment to volunteer is 1-weekday a month to deliver meals between 11am to 2pm in Indy!

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Every year our students with the highest level of need leave our public school systems, and all services that they previously received drop off completely. Their Speech, Occupational, & Physical Therapies disappear while they enter a world of maintenance, and rarely further skill development.

Limitless Ability is proud to offer the beginning of an adult service provider where community involvement and the use of evidence-based therapeutic practices are woven into daily activities for people with disabilities.

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Right now, despite being employed, nearly 40 percent of Hoosier households cannot afford enough food, keep up with basic housing costs, find reliable transportation, and pay for adequate health services.

United Way’s basic needs work supports our most vulnerable neighbors and provides life-saving assistance to those in emergency situations. Helping those in need survive today so they can thrive tomorrow.

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Heart failure is the #1 cause of death for Americans, and it has been for almost 10 years. 2. More than 70% of Americans are either obese or overweight. Walk It Out America was established specifically to aid in the reduction of these two horrific statistics as well as the habits give them life.

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The Within Thin Lines Foundation is a Veteran-owned and First Responder-operated training, education, and support 501c3 organization dedicated to better education, training, access to gear supply, agency preparation, and public community relations. All while supporting and advocating the need for mental health support for all First Responders and members of our Armed Forces. All proceeds of our fundraisers go towards the support of our mission and to the mental health advocacy and assistance of First Responders, Veterans, and their families.

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Questions?

For any questions about how to get involved with the Mini with a Meaning Program, please contact raceinfo@500festival.com.

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