500 Festival Rookie Run, presented by Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

Join Us for the Rookie Run!

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!

Race Distances & Times

May 9

• Age 3: 2-block course, Price: $10, Registration ends May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT, Race Time: 11:30am
• Age 4: 2-block course, Price: $10, Registration ends May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT, Race Time: 12:00pm
• Age 5-6: 1/5-mile course, Price: $10, Registration ends May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT, Race Time: 12:30pm
• Age 7-8: 1/3-mile course, Price: $10, Registration ends May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT, Race Time: 1:00pm
• Age 9-10: 1/3-mile course, Price: $10, Registration ends May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT, Race Time: 1:30pm