The Indy 500 Festival Mini-Marathon attracted thousands of runners Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis.
In its 40th year, the mini-marathon is one of the largest in the country. The race, which had more than 30,000 registrants, took place around Military Park and included a lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile track.
Macdonard Ondara won the men’s race in 1:02.02, while Ogla Kimaiyo finished in first for the women with a time of 1:11.42.
The race has been sold out in each of the past several years.
It takes runners through some of Indy’s most scenic areas, beginning on the east side of the White River and running along Washington and Michigan Streets before turning north onto Olin Park, which heads toward the Speedway.
The mini-marathon is just a part of Indy 500 festivities in the month of May – the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.
Other events include Kids’ Day and the Rookie Run on May 14 and Breakfast at the Brickyard on May 21.
Grace Palmieri
