Indy Mini Ambassador Program
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Indy Mini Ambassador Program

Are you ready to represent The Greatest Spectacle in Running®? We're seeking passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals of all abilities to serve as ambassadors for the Indy Mini and offer encouragement, inclusivity, and inspiration within the community.

As an Indy Mini Ambassador, you will play a key role in promoting the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 5K. By sharing your passion and enthusiasm for running and walking, you will inspire others to embrace a healthy lifestyle and get excited about our running events. Whether through social media, word-of-mouth, or connecting with local run clubs, your influence will help spread the word and motivate others to join the excitement of the Indy Mini!

Be a part of a vibrant community that celebrates fitness, fun, and the spirit of running!


Questions? Email raceinfo@500festival.com



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, foster a sense of community, and be respectful to each other, the 500 Festival staff, volunteers, and other participants
  • Required participation in the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and/or Delta Dental 5K
  • Required participation in the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, in-person or virtually.
  • Recruit a minimum of 10 participants for the Indy Mini using your unique referral code
  • Include “#IndyMini Ambassador” in at least one social media bio
  • Be active on social media platform(s):
    • Announce that you have been selected as an Indy Mini Ambassador on at least one platform
    • Post content relating to the Indy Mini on your platform(s) a minimum of twice per month
    • Post exciting Indy Mini content the week of the event
    • Engage with participants in the 2025 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Facebook group
    • Encourage others who post about the Indy Mini or Miler Series via commenting
  • Recruit a minimum of 5 volunteers for any 500 Festival event or program
  • Complete at least 1 volunteer session at the Mini-Marathon Expo
  • Attend all Indy Mini Ambassador meetings


Perks and Benefits

  • One (1) free registration for the 2025 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
  • One (1) free registration for the 2025 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy
  • Expand your running community and build meaningful connections
  • Receive exclusive Indy Mini Ambassador apparel
  • Have your bio featured on the Ambassador page of IndyMini.com
  • Be introduced as an Indy Mini Ambassador on 500 Festival social media accounts
  • Receive invitations to exclusive Ambassador events
  • Earn rewards like Indy Mini merch, gift cards, and race-day perks for registration referrals!


Ambassador Rules & Regulations

Please note that Ambassadors are NOT financially compensated in any way. We do not subsidize travel, training expenses, or issue payment of any kind to our team. Ambassadors for the 2025 500 Festival Mini-Marathon will serve from November 2024 through May 2025. We reserve the right to remove any Ambassador from the team at any time due to poor conduct or failure to perform duties.
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