500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Indianapolis, IN, USA · May 8, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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55°at start
69° high
Light
Dry

Cool start, climbing temps

Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to a peak of 66°F by the finish, with humidity at 70% making it feel warmer. Wind will be light, primarily from the SE, becoming a headwind during the final segments from miles 8 to 14. To combat the increasing heat, runners should consider starting conservatively and adjusting their pacing accordingly, especially during the latter part of the race.

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Race Info

The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is a half marathon in Indianapolis, Indiana, run each spring on a course that includes a lap of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval before finishing downtown. It draws more than 20,000 runners a year, one of the larger half marathons in the United States, and shares race morning with the 500 Festival 5K. It hosted the USATF Half Marathon Championships in 2022 and was voted the nation's best half marathon in USA Today's 10Best readers' poll in 2023. Wikipedia

FAQ

When is the 2027 500 Festival Mini-Marathon?

The 2027 500 Festival Mini-Marathon will be held on Saturday May 8, 2027.

What is the time limit for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon?

The time limit for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 500 Festival Mini-Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 72°F and a low of 54°F with a 12% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 32 years of data
Avg Temp
62°F
L:54° H:62°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
19%
6 of 32 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2026
partly-cloudy-day
40°/47°-
8
2025
rain
57°/59°Light
9
2024
partly-cloudy-day
63°/70°-
9
2023
cloudy
57°/63°-
9
2022
cloudy
52°/58°-
7
2021
clear-day
40°/49°-
8
2020
partly-cloudy-day
56°/72°-
8
2019
partly-cloudy-day
56°/70°-
8
2018
partly-cloudy-day
58°/70°-
8
2017
cloudy
45°/55°Light
8
2016
partly-cloudy-day
61°/68°Light
7
2015
partly-cloudy-day
51°/67°-
9
2014
partly-cloudy-day
49°/58°-
7
2013
partly-cloudy-day
60°/62°-
8
2012
cloudy
65°/72°-
8
2011
partly-cloudy-day
54°/60°Light
8
2010
cloudy
47°/48°-
5
2009
partly-cloudy-day
49°/56°-
8
2008
partly-cloudy-day
56°/66°-
7
2007
cloudy
62°/68°-
8
2006
clear-day
48°/55°-
8
2005
partly-cloudy-day
56°/70°-
9
2004
clear-day
54°/69°-
9
2003
partly-cloudy-day
46°/55°-
8
2002
partly-cloudy-day
49°/57°-
9
2001
partly-cloudy-day
64°/70°-
8
2000
clear-day
64°/76°-
8
1999
clear-day
52°/64°-
8
1998
cloudy
55°/61°-
9
1997
partly-cloudy-day
50°/52°Light
6
1995
cloudy
50°/61°-
9
1994
rain
51°/51°Light
6