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

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About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Age 3: 2-block course

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Age 3: 2-block course

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Type — Running

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11:30

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$10.00

Age 4: 2-block course

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Age 4: 2-block course

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12:00

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$10.00

Age 5-6: 1/5-mile course

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Age 5-6: 1/5-mile course

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Type — Running

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12:30

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$10.00

Age 7-8: 1/3-mile course

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Age 7-8: 1/3-mile course

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13:00

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$10.00

Age 9-10: 1/3-mile course

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Age 9-10: 1/3-mile course

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Type — Running

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13:30

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$10.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Indianapolis.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 12.5° / 23.2°
wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.1 /
water_drop 68.0%

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