Indy 500 Mile Challenge Resources

Challenge Participant Resources

Congratulations on accepting the #IndyVirtualChallenge! We're here to help you along every (virtual) step of the way! Explore all of our resources to help you complete your miles over the next few months. Bookmark this page and keep checking back because we'll be rolling out new resources regularly! Don't forget to follow the 500 Festival's running events on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your journey to 500 miles with us on social media by using #IndyVirtualChallenge. We can't wait to cheer you along!

Virtual Races

To keep us moving and focused on our fitness goals, the 500 Festival is rolling out 5 new virtual races over the next 5 months! These events will each have a special racing theme and all be unique distances. Plus, you can count these virtual miles toward your challenge goal!

July Race: Brickyard 4.00-Miler

Start your virtual race engines for the the Brickyard 4.00-Miler! This is the first in our 5-race series and is an ode to the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records happening at IMS July 4th weekend. All registered participants will receive a shirt and medal. Registration deadline is July 8, 2020.

REGISTER

Important Dates
June 22: First day to log and submit miles
July 8: Last day to register for Brickyard 4.00-Miler
Mid-July: Challenge gear starts shipping to participants
October 31: Registration closes
December 31: Last day to log and submit miles

Need help logging your miles? Check out our helpful "how-to" guide HERE.

Indianapolis Freedom 100 Mile Challenge Computer Background

Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge Computer Background

Log Your Miles

Private Challenge Facebook Group

500 Miles Tracking Sheet

500 Miles Bib

Social Media Shareables

Blogs

500 Mile Finisher Certificate

100 Mile Finisher Certificate

Referral Program

Strava Club

100 Mile Tracking Sheet

100 Miles Bib

Virtual Badges

Live Results

Indy 500 Mile Challenge Spotify Playlist

Looking for some extra energy as you log your Indy 500 Mile Challenge miles? We've curated a Spotify play list just for you!

Join the conversation! Use #IndyVirtualChallenge

Let the world know that you're taking part in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge or the Indianapolis Freedom 100 Challenge with our social media toolkit. Save and customize any of our images then share them on your social media so we can cheer you on every step of the way! You never know, you just may inspire someone to be part of the Indy 500 Mile Challenge!

Don't forget to use #IndyVirtualChallenge in your post and tag the 500 Festival on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Click here to access our library of images you can post on your social media channels. Learn how to add a Facebook Profile Frame and more here.

#IndyVirtualChallenge Participants in Action!

Create Your Challenge Team!

Looking for extra motivation and accountability as you work toward your goal? Create your own or join an existing Challenge Team! Challenge Teams give you an opportunity to compare mileage and cheer on friends, families, coworkers, and neighbors also completing either the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge or the Indianapolis Freedom 100 Mile Challenge.

Click here to learn more about the Challenge Team option.

Questions and Answers

General

How does it work?

When will I get my virtual challenge swag?

What is the race swag?

Is this a competition with other challenge participants?

Are there additional virtual races I can count towards my miles?

Completing Your Miles

Can I break up the distance I exercise each day?

Can I complete multiple activities within one day?

Do I need a GPS tracker?

I am running in another race at the same time. Can I count those miles?

Do I need to submit my results? How do I submit my results?

Additional questions? Contact raceinfo@500festival.com or call (317) 927-3378.

Shirt Sizing Chart (all sizes in inches)

Women's Size	S	M	L	XL	2XL
1/2 Chest	16.5	17.7	19.3	20.9	22.1
Body Length	26.0	26.8	27.6	28.4	29.2
Long Sleeve Length	24.8	25.2	26.0	26.8	27.2
Waist	15.8	17.1	18.7	20.1	20.7
Bottom	18.9	19.7	22.3	23.2	24.0

Men's Size	S	M	L	XL	2XL
1/2 Chest	18.9	20.5	22.1	23.6	26.0
Body Length	26.4	26.8	28.8	31.1	32.3
Long Sleeve Length	24.0	24.8	26.4	26.8	27.6
Width of Cuff	4.0	4.2	4.4	4.6	4.8
Width of Arm	7.5	7.9	8.3	8.7	9.1