Though we can’t all be together for the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Virtual Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival Virtual 5K, you are not alone!
As we cheer on our Indy Mini participants, we have created some helpful virtual resources to help you stay connected with fellow participants and crush your Indy Mini!
- The NEW Indy Mini app!
- Bring an in-person feel to your Virtual Mini with our Indy Mini app! Virtual participants can run with their phone or Strava, and their mileage will be automatically added to our official results. Participants using the app will even experience some of the Mini’s famous attractions – the sound of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, supportive messages from community partners, and more!
- 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Virtual Mini-Marathon Facebook Group
- Join our virtual Indy Mini Facebook page! Here you’ll find a community of participants to share experiences, training stories, ask questions, get advice, and encourage each other.
- Digital Bibs and Finisher Certificates
- Download and customize a digital bib for your Virtual Indy Mini or 5K! Once you’ve completed your miles, download your personalized Finisher Certificate to show off your hard work!
- 500 Festival Staff Playlist
- Jam out and rock on during your Indy Mini training with some of the 500 Festival Staff’s favorite songs to get moving to!
- Virtual Indy Mini Routes
- Complete your race anywhere, anytime! There are several tools you can use to create a safe route for your race near you, including running apps and map tools. We also put together some sample routes that you can use for your race!
- Virtual Indy Mini Digital Toolkit
- Celebrate your accomplishments by adding an Indy Mini profile frame or post to your social media!
- Podcasts
- Share your run with your favorite podcasters! Podcasts can also be a great source of entertainment and motivation during your training and virtual race day. We asked our Virtual Indy Mini participants what some of their favorite podcasts are, check them out below!
- “I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein”
- “Another Mother Runner”
- “Running Through It”
- “Rambling Runner”
- “Running for Real with Tina Muir”
- Share your run with your favorite podcasters! Podcasts can also be a great source of entertainment and motivation during your training and virtual race day. We asked our Virtual Indy Mini participants what some of their favorite podcasts are, check them out below!
- Self-Pacing Tools
- Use tools and resources to help pace yourself throughout your race. Smartwatches and tracking devices can be helpful tools to help keep pace while running or walking. Fitness apps can also be great resources to stay your pace toward the finish line. But most importantly, listen to your body and what feels right for you.
A few safety tips to keep in mind:
1. Familiarize yourself with your route before your race
2. Stay on well-lit paths
3. Let someone know your plan; they can also hold you accountable
4. Dress according to the weather
Check out more safety tips to utilize during your virtual race HERE. For all #IndyMini virtual resources, click HERE.