How to get into the Indianapolis IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Indianapolis IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

3. 03

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Register menu lists Mini-Marathon Elite Field and 5K Elite Field

4. 04

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Register menu lists Run For A Charity

5. 05

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: Register for one of three Challenges combining multiple events: 5K & Mini-Marathon; Miler Series & Mini-Marathon; Miler Series, 5K & Mini-Marathon

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

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2. Ballot closes

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3. Draw

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4. Results

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Qualifying times

Register menu lists Mini-Marathon Elite Field and 5K Elite Field

We don't have this race's standards yet; the official site lists them.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Indianapolis IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into the Indianapolis IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served. Qualifying time: Register menu lists Mini-Marathon Elite Field and 5K Elite Field. Charity place: Register menu lists Run For A Charity. Other: Register for one of three Challenges combining multiple events: 5K & Mini-Marathon; Miler Series & Mini-Marathon; Miler Series, 5K & Mini-Marathon.

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