Proposals. Tattoos. And yes – even more running. No matter how, when, or with whom you celebrate, doing it your way is important.
Finishing a race is like reaching the end zone, but there are no flags for excessive celebration. If dodging tacklers in a field of 100 yards is cause for a dance, then what about dodging participants over the course of 23,000+ football fields?
Thousands finish the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon each year. And those thousands know how to celebrate. We usually catch the proposals at the finish, but we miss a lot of other great stories. So we asked our participants how they’ve basked in the glory of their big accomplishment in recent years. How did you celebrate?
Erin visited one of Indianapolis’ most delicious stops for donuts. You earned one, Erin.
Danielle supported a good cause at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A two-for-one day at the track!
About as pedestrian as it gets for Brienne, but certainly three essentials; hugs, food, and sleep.
Erica did what all visitors should do when in town for race weekend; experience our beautiful city!
And then there’s Derek.
Tell us how you celebrated and you could be featured! Comment below or leave a comment on social media. Whether your celebration was crazy or common, let us know!
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In 2016, when I crossed the finish line, tears streamed down my face as they handed me my medal. The previous year, my Dad had talked me into doing the full Mini after doing the 5K in 2014 and 2015. In-between the 6 and 10-mile training runs in 2016, my father passed away after a five-year battle with cancer. That run and every run since is dedicated to him.
Thank you for sharing, Devon! Nothing like running for his memory.