500 Festival Rookie Run, presented by Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Downtown Indianapolis, 46204
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Perks & features
- Medal
- Swag Included
Medal
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
Age 3: 2-block course
Sat, May 9, 11:30 AM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Age 4: 2-block course
Sat, May 9, 12:00 PM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Age 5-6: 1/5-mile course
Sat, May 9, 12:30 PM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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Age 7-8: 1/3-mile course
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Age 9-10: 1/3-mile course
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
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From the organizer
Indiana’s youngest runners are hitting the streets for the 500 Festival Rookie Run, presented by Peyton Manning Children's Hospital! This non-competitive fun run gives kids ages 3-10 the chance to get active and experience the excitement of a race - complete with a start and finish line production, cheering section, participant bib, and finisher medal.
The Rookie Run takes place during Kids’ Day , Indiana’s largest free outdoor festival for kids! Held in downtown Indianapolis, the race happens one block north of Monument Circle at Ohio and Meridian streets. Race distances are based on age, and every participant will receive a goodie bag, a bib, and a finisher’s medal - just like the Indy Mini runners!