Post Race Party
Presented by PNC Bank
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon isn’t just for runners or walkers. Come down to the 500 Festival Post Race Party, presented by PNC Bank and cheer on the thousands of participants as they cross the finish line. You’ll be so motivated after seeing all of the different types of people crossing the finish line that you’ll want to be among the first to register for next year’s Mini-Marathon.
The 500 Festival Post Race Party in Military Park is a fun place for both participants and spectators. This beautiful urban park has plenty of grassy areas and shade trees for relaxation. There’s no better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Michelob ULTRA, including a complimentary sample for participants to enjoy, live music, live video feed of the race, and outstanding food from local restaurants and specialty food vendors.
Indiana University Health is the official medical provider for all race-day needs, so be sure to locate them on the map should you need any assistance post race.
Reserve Your Own Tent Space
Located in the southwest corner of Military Park
May 2, 2026 | Live from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate your checkered-flag finish with friends and family in the InField, presented by Planet Fitness! Reserve your own, private tent space in the Post Race Party to gather and celebrate your accomplishment in-style after the race. Bring your own food and beverages (alcohol permitted), decorate your space, and reunite with friends, family, running partners, and supporters in a space reserved just for you! Spectators can also use the space during the race as a place to gather and cheer on their participant to the finish line.
Rental fees begin at $300 and include the tent, tables, chairs, and the opportunity to set up and customize your space before the event.
Infield tent rentals for 2026 are officially closed, but you can get ahead of the game by filling out the interest form below for 2027.
Rules & Regulations
- Vehicle unloading windows will be offered and assigned.
- Items being dropped by a vehicle must be dropped in the designated window on Friday evening or by 5 am on the event day. Road closures begin at 5:00 am on Saturday, May 2.
- No open fires, charcoal grills are acceptable, but must be registered through your form
- These spaces cannot be utilized for promotional purposes
- A complete list of terms and conditions will be provided in response to your interest form submission
- Rental fees begin at $300 and include the tent, tables, chairs, and the opportunity to set up and customize your space before the event.
Parking
You can book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the visit the 500 Festival Post Race Party page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
Post Race Party Security
In order to maximize public safety during the Indy Mini, the Post Race Party will be completely contained using fencing, allowing the public to enter and exit using designated checkpoints. This model will not only improve the safety of the event but will increase ease of participation for event-goers by opening up previously contained areas in Military Park such as the Beer Garden.
For your safety and the safety of others, the following are prohibited inside the 500 Festival Post Race Party:
- No coolers
- No pets (other than service animals)
- No bicycles, motorized or gear-driven vehicles, skateboards, roller skates, or in-line skates
- No weapons
In addition, the following enhanced security measures will be implemented to create the safest environment possible for the public, volunteers, and participants of the Mini-Marathon and 5K:
- Participants are asked not to bring or wear backpacks or duffle bags to the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Please be aware that all bags and backpacks will be subject to search by security personnel.
- Backpacks or duffle bags will not be accepted at the UPS Gear Check stations.
- Only the UPS and 500 Festival branded bag provided to you at the Expo will be accepted at the UPS Gear Check stations.
- Do not leave bags, backpacks, or items left unattended. Any bags or items left unattended will be removed by security personnel.
