KidsFit Final 5K

Fueling Fitness & Fun for K-6 Students Across Indiana

The 500 Festival KidsFit Program introduces Indiana students in grades K–6 to the importance of healthy habits through an engaging blend of classroom learning and physical activity. Designed to support both physical wellness and lifelong education, the program helps students understand how movement, goal-setting, and perseverance contribute to overall health.

Throughout the program, students work toward a shared goal of completing 13.1 miles through age-appropriate running and movement activities. The experience culminates on the morning of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Participating students are invited to Indianapolis to complete their final 3.1 miles during the KidsFit Final 5K.

Offered at no cost to schools, KidsFit provides students with a meaningful introduction to fitness while connecting them to one of Indiana’s most iconic events.

Participate in the KidsFit Final 5K

May 8, 2027

Join thousands of Hoosier kids getting active this spring! There is no cost for schools to participate. Once registered for the program, you will begin receiving communication about program materials and other program information.

You must be enrolled in the KidsFit Program to have your students participate in the KidsFit Final 5K in May.

Things to Know for Race Week

Expo Packet Pickup

Bibs and shirts must be picked up during Group Packet Pickup at the Indy Mini Expo. They will not be available on race morning.

Wednesday, May 5 | 12 pm to 6 pm

Upon arrival, please call Luke Hays, our Ticketing and Registration Manager, at 463-304-4164, and he will meet you with your items.

Unable to come during that time? You will need to pick up your items from the Solutions Desk during regular Expo hours: Thursday, April 30, from 4-8 pm, and Friday, May 1, from 10 am-8 pm.

Race Morning

All participants should wear their KidsFit shirt on race morning so they are easily identified!

KF Wave: The 5K will start at 6:45 AM

Due to the number of KidsFit Final 5K participants, all KidsFit Runners will gather in the front drive of the Indiana State Museum.

ALL GROUPS MUST BE IN THE GATHERING AREA NO LATER THAN 6:20 AM. All groups will move towards the start line at 6:40 AM in preparation for the 6:45 AM start. A map of the Start Line can be found HERE.

Post-Race: KidsFit participants will be directed into the KidsFit Reunion area inside the Post-Race Party as they finish the race. Post Race Party Map coming soon.

Course Map

For any parents/guardians who are looking for a place to watch their runner finish the race, there will be bleachers along the finish line in the Post Race Party area.

Information about spectator parking can be found here.

Every Registration Matters

With every race registration, you support the 500 Festival and its youth health and education programs.

Each year, more than 63,000 Indiana youth learn the importance of health and fitness through 500 Festival programs, including the free 500 Festival KidsFit Program for Indiana classrooms in grades K–6. Through a mix of in-class lessons and running activities, students work toward a collective goal of running 13.1 miles over the course of the program.

The KidsFit experience culminates on race morning at the KidsFit Final 5K, when students travel to Indianapolis to complete their final 3.1 miles along the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon course.

Make a gift today to help Indiana students cross their own finish line through KidsFit.

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