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OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Race Date: 05/08/2027
- Race Distances: Half Marathon
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OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Description
The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is one of the largest half marathons in the country, held each May as part of the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500. The course starts and finishes in downtown Indianapolis, passing Monument Circle, Lucas Oil Stadium, and a stretch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway itself. A 5K runs alongside the half marathon, drawing more than 20,000 combined finishers. Lively crowds, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere make this one of the city’s most beloved Month of May traditions.
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OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Additional Details:
The signature moment comes on the actual Indianapolis Motor Speedway track, where runners who reach the Yard of Bricks often stop to kneel and kiss the bricks, echoing the tradition Indy 500 winners have followed for decades. The finisher medal plays into that racing theme too, shaped like a driver’s helmet with the Speedway’s iconic pagoda reflected in the face shield, and it hangs from a checkered-flag ribbon rather than a standard strap. Along the route, roughly 15 aid stations and more than 45 entertainment acts keep energy high, backed by thousands of community volunteers cheering from the curb. Few half marathons let you experience an actual motorsports cathedral from the inside, on foot.
Course Information
Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 3 hours
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 20,000+
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: Unknown
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 52°F
- High: 73°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
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Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Shopping
Mass Ave
Browse shops, restaurants, and bars along Mass Ave, one of downtown Indy’s most walkable arts and entertainment districts — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Sports & Entertainment
Victory Field
Catch an Indianapolis Indians game at Victory Field, a ballpark set inside White River State Park — a relaxed, mostly-seated way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Sports & Entertainment
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tour the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400, about 30 minutes south — a relaxed, mostly-seated outing for tired legs.
Outdoors & Trails
Monon Trail
Bike or walk the Monon Trail, Indy’s original rail-to-trail greenway stretching more than 25 miles from downtown to Broad Ripple — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
Arts & Culture
Newfields
Wander the art galleries, gardens, and outdoor installations of Newfields, the 152-acre campus of the Indianapolis Museum of Art — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend a taper day.
Landmark
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Walk the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a 10-mile urban greenway connecting Fountain Square, White River State Park, and Mass Ave — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
White River State Park
Wander White River State Park, downtown Indy’s riverside green space anchoring the city’s museums and attractions — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Indianapolis Zoo
See 64 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Indianapolis Zoo along the scenic White River — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Museums & History
Indiana State Museum
Explore Indiana’s story across three centuries at the Indiana State Museum inside White River State Park — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
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