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Road · Half marathon

500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Common facts
Date
May 8, 2027
May 22, 2027
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Fountain Hills, AZ
Distance
Half marathon
10K
Course shape
Loop
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Registration
Registration open
Registration open
Entry price
USD 90
Not announced yet
Entry method
No lottery or qualifier
No lottery or qualifier
Trail courseTrail specific
Terrain
Trail specific
desert, night, singletrack, rolling
Road courseRoad specific
Certified course
Yes
Road specific
Course speed profile
fast
Road specific
Boston qualifier
No
Road specific
Pace groups
Available
Road specific
Road race experienceRoad specific
Start format
Wave start
Road specific
RaceBound insightRaceBound summary
What makes it hard
A flat fast course means congestion and disciplined pacing matter more than hills.
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What makes it special
The signature feature is a 2.5-mile lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Yard of Bricks.
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What runners report
Runner evidence
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