The Greatest Spectacle in Running

Join us for the 51st Running of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon! Run or walk the iconic half‑marathon, or take on the 5K, on May 8, 2027

Indy Mini

Registration is open for 2027!

Two races on one iconic day. Join us for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K! Whether you choose the half-marathon or the 5K (or both!), you’ll experience an event like no other

Miler Series

2027 Dates ➜ February 13 | March 6 | April 10

The 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, is your ideal training series for the Mini-Marathon! This three-race series (3-Miler, 6-Miler, and 10-Miler) is perfect for gauging your training progress!

Challenges

Want more bragging rights…and more gear? Indy Mini Challenges combine multiple events into one epic experience. Complete every event in your challenge to earn an exclusive challenge shirt and medal, along with the gear from each individual event.

RaceCurrent Price 
Miler Series (3-Miler, 6-Miler, 10-Miler)$75Register Now
Mini-Marathon (13.1 miles)$90Register Now
5K (3.1 miles)$40Register Now
Mega Mini Challenge (16.2 miles)$150Register Now
Mini Maniac Challenge (32.1 miles)$185Register Now
Greatest Spectacle Challenge (35.2 miles)$225Register Now

 
Next Price Increase: October 14, 2026

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