500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Venue
Downtown Indianapolis
Start Time
7:00 AM
Events
Youth KidsFit 5K Registration, Adult KidsFit 5K Registration
Includes
YOUTH - KidsFit 5K Shirt Size | ADULT - KidsFit 5K Shirt Size
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The 500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K is a 5K running event held in downtown Indianapolis on May 2, 2026, with a typical start time of 7:00 AM. This race is part of the 500 Festival lineup and caters to younger runners, though specifics about age categories or competitive divisions are not detailed. The downtown Indianapolis venue provides an urban setting for the early-morning race. If you're traveling to compete or support a young runner in this event, you'll want accommodations within reasonable distance of downtown to make that 7:00 AM start time manageable.

From the Race 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.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indianapolis, IN. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026?

500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Where is 500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026 held?

500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026 is held at Downtown Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near 500 Festival KidsFit Final 5K – Indianapolis, IN 2026?

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