Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge Registration Now Open for Enthusiasts
The excitement of the Indianapolis 500 doesn’t just end when the race is over. The 500 Festival has brought back the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge, presented by PNC Bank.
These virtual fitness challenges let people stay active and keep the spirit of the Indianapolis 500 alive long after May. You can pick between completing 500 miles or 250 miles of physical activity, just like NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers do in the big race.
Registration is open now and runs through June 30. This year, there’s also a new way to make a difference—participants can fundraise for a cause that matters to them.
What Are the Indianapolis 500 Mile and Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenges?
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The Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge are virtual fitness events that push participants to rack up a set number of miles over a few months. For the 500 Mile Challenge, you aim for 500 miles; the Gasoline Alley 250 asks for 250.
You can run, walk, wheel, roll, swim, cycle, take fitness classes—whatever gets you moving. These challenges keep the energy of the 500 Festival and the race itself going through the summer and into early fall.
Key Details
Sign up for the challenges at IndyMini.com/500Miles. The entry fee is $65 for each challenge.
Registration stays open until June 30. Mile logging kicks off on June 11, and you’ll have until October 31 to finish up. You’ll log miles online, track your progress, and see how you stack up against others.
- Registration Fee: $65
- Registration Deadline: June 30
- Mile Logging Start Date: June 11
- Completion Date: October 31
Fundraising for a Cause
This year, participants can go beyond fitness and raise money for a cause they care about. During registration, you can start your own fundraising team for any charity you choose.
Money raised goes to nonprofits, including the 500 Festival Foundation. That group provides free education, health, and leadership programs that reach 100,000 youth and families every year. It’s a pretty cool way to help your community while staying active.
Supporting Nonprofit Organizations
The 500 Festival Foundation stands out as a major beneficiary of these challenges. Their programs focus on education, health, and leadership development for young people and families.
- 500 Festival Foundation: Provides free education, health, and leadership development programs
- Impact: Benefits 100,000 youth and families annually
Participant Benefits
Everyone who takes on the challenge gets some pretty cool stuff. You’ll score a challenge-specific shirt, a finisher medal, and a hat.
There’s also a unique challenge sticker, a customizable PDF bib, a finisher certificate, and virtual badges for different milestones. You’ll get an invite to a private Facebook group just for participants. Oh, and if you’re one of the first 500 to sign up for the 500 Mile Challenge, you’ll snag a special First 500 shirt.
Commemorative Items
- Participant Shirt: Challenge-specific
- Finisher Medal: Awarded upon completion
- Hat: Included for all participants
- Challenge Sticker: One-of-a-kind
- PDF Bib and Certificate: Customizable and printable
- Virtual Badges: Earned for milestones
- Private Facebook Group: Exclusive for participants
- First 500 Shirt: For the first 500 registrants
How to Get Involved
Getting in on the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge or the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge is honestly pretty easy. Head to IndyMini.com/500Miles to sign up.
Start logging your miles on June 11 and keep going until October 31. The online platform helps you track your progress and see how others are doing, which can be surprisingly motivating.
Whether you’re a hardcore runner, a casual walker, or just someone who wants to move a little more, these challenges offer a fun way to stay active and celebrate the Indianapolis 500’s legacy. Why not give it a shot?
Steps to Register
- Visit: IndyMini.com/500Miles
- Register: Choose between the 500 Mile or 250 Mile Challenge
- Start Logging Miles: Begin on June 11
- Complete the Challenge: By October 31
This is your shot to dive into something different and honestly pretty fun—stretching out the excitement of the Indianapolis 500 well beyond race day. If you’re even a little bit tempted, just go for it and sign up.
Stay active, do some good, maybe collect a few brag-worthy items along the way. If you want the details or you’re ready to jump in, check out IndyMini.com/500Miles.
