As a nonprofit, community organization, our mission at the 500 Festival is to produce life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K is the 500 Festival’s largest event with 30,000+ runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair participants from all 50 states and 15+ countries around the world each year.
Your participation in the Indy Mini supports the 500 Festival’s free youth health, fitness, and education events and programs, which reach more than 100,000 Indiana youth annually.
At a time when students need more support for their overall health and well-being than ever before, your participation can help ensure we can continue to educate young Hoosiers on the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Mental health and physical health are directly linked. Poor mental health can negatively impact one’s physical health as well, leading to an increased risk of certain physical conditions. Conversely, physical activity and exercise are known to increase feel-good chemicals in the brain called endorphins, which can improve mental health and boost mental alertness, energy, and a positive mood.
With students spending more time in front of screens and behind desks, physical activity is more important, yet more challenging, than ever before. In fact, one in six Hoosier children are faced with childhood obesity.
You can help to positively influence and transform the lives of students all over the state of Indiana by participating in the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K.
With your participation, the 500 Festival is able to continue to provide free youth fitness, health, and education programs that cultivate and leave a long-standing, positive impact on young Hoosiers.
The 500 Festival is proud to educate Indiana students on the history, traditions, and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 as well as the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle. However, we cannot do it alone. As the Indy Mini is the 500 Festival’s largest fundraiser, your participation makes a true, lasting impact on the lives and health of young Hoosiers.
THANK YOU to all registered Indy Mini and 5K participants. If you would like to register and support the 500 Festival youth programs and events, please visit indymini.com/register.
You may also support Indiana youth, schools, and communities by generously giving to the 500 Festival Foundation here.