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

Applications for the Indy Mini Ambassador Program are closed. Please check back Fall 2025 to apply for the 2026 Indy Mini Ambassador Program!

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.

Meet the 2025 Ambassadors

Indy Mini Ambassador Program

Duties and Responsibilities

Perks and Benefits

Ambassador Rules & Regulations