Challenges

You're taking on more miles - get the gear to prove it!
The Challenges provide a whole new way to experience the Indy Mini and make the most of your spring training! There are various challenges, but each challenge features additional and unique medals, shirts, and bibs. Check out the three challenges we offer listed below to see what additional races, gear, and mileage fit your competitive nature this year!

Mega Mini Challenge

Mega Mini Challenge participants will conquer both the 5K and Mini-Marathon on race morning. Mega Mini participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal as well as shirts and medals for the Mini-Marathon and 5K! A total of three shirts, three medals, and 16.2 conquered miles!

Mini Maniac Challenge

Mini Maniac Challenge participants will take on the Miler Series in February, March, and April, and the Mini-Marathon in May. Mini Maniac participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal in addition to the shirts and medals for the Miler Series and Mini-Marathon. A total of three shirts, three medals, and 32.1 conquered miles!

Greatest Spectacle Challenge

Participants of The Greatest Spectacle Challenge will tackle all five of the 500 Festival running events during the spring season, including the Miler Series, the 5K, and the Mini-Marathon. Greatest Spectacle participants will receive a commemorative challenge shirt and challenge medal as well as shirts and medals for the Miler Series, 5K, and Mini-Marathon! A total of FOUR medals, FOUR shirts, and 35.2 conquered miles!

Please Note

Participants must be registered for one of the challenges to receive the additional challenge shirt and medal. For example, if you are only registered for the Mini-Marathon and the Miler Series, you will not automatically receive the additional Mini Maniac medal and shirt.

If you are currently registered for events individually and would like to upgrade your registration to a challenge, or if you have questions, please email raceinfo@500festival.com.