500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K

Sat, May 2, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT

Location: Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Featured distance: 5K
Type: Run

Race feel

Young runners in grades 4-6 can experience the thrill of finishing a 5K at the iconic 500 Festival Mini-Marathon finish line.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

The 500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K invites students in grades 4-6 to complete their 3.1-mile journey in Indianapolis. This special event takes place on the morning of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, offering young runners the unique opportunity to cross the same iconic finish line. Imagine the excitement of grandstands filled with cheering fans and families as you achieve your goal. Participants receive a discounted entry, a commemorative shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race treats, creating a truly memorable experience.

What to expect

A special 5K experience designed for students in grades 4-6.
Finish at the same grandstand-lined finish line as the Mini-Marathon.
Receive a finisher medal, event shirt, and post-race snacks.

Standout details

For grades 4-6
Same finish line as the Mini-Marathon
Grandstands filled with cheering fans
Finisher medal and post-race snacks

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Medal
Shirt

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Easier Day

Typical course trends

Typically flat

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

Program participants who are in grades 4 through 6 are invited to Indianapolis to finish their final 3.1 miles in their own wave of the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Groups can experience the KidsFit Final 5K, which occurs the morning of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Students will finish at the same finish line as the Mini-Marathon participants - compete with grandstands filled with cheering fans and families. KidsFit participants receive a discounted entry, a shirt, a finisher medal, post-race snacks and goodies, and an experience they'll never forget !

Schools or groups must be regsitered for the 2026 KidsFit Program to be eligible for the KidsFit Final 5K.