Indy's Mini-Marathon is Sold Out, Again

The 500 Festival has announced that the 35th running of the Mini-Marathon was sold out as of 28 December, with 35,000 entries from all 50 states and nine countries. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2011.

Registration remains open for the 5K run until 31 March 2011 -- or until the date the maximum field of 4,000 is reached.

The Mini is the nation’s largest half marathon with 35,000 runners and walkers. This is the tenth consecutive year the event has sold out.

The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo, open to the public, takes place on 5 and 6 May at the Indiana Convention Center. Participants pick up their race packets and visit the booths of more than 80 companies and vendors.