Little 500

Theta Chi’s last place finish in the men’s Little 500 is far from a letdown

Jun 1, 2021 3:58 pm

Theta Chi raced two riders because some riders couldn’t return for a Wednesday race.

Riders race on the track during the men's Little 500 on Wednesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

GALLERY: 2021 Men's Little 500

May 27, 2021 10:29 pm

Jetblach won the 2021 Little 500 after a crash right before lap 150.

Sophomore Clare Bruen races on the track during the Women's Little 500 race Wednesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

GALLERY: 2021 Women's Little 500

May 27, 2021 10:25 pm

Delta Gamma won its fourth Little 500 race Wednesday.

The Jetblach team celebrates Wednesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Jetblach won the Men's Little 500 race.

Jetblach overcomes crash, wins men’s Little 500 in two lap sprint

May 26, 2021 7:58 pm

The race went yellow on lap 197 after the three leaders escaped a crash.

The Delta Gamma team celebrates after the Women's Little 500 race Wednesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Delta Gamma won its fourth Little 500 race Wednesday.

Delta Gamma rides full lap lead into fourth Little 500 victory

May 26, 2021 3:16 pm

Delta Gamma was a lap ahead of the pack for over 50 laps.

Riders line up before the men's Little 500 race April 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Riders will have to wear masks when they are not riding or preparing for a change.

Little 500 set to return Wednesday with masks, no fans

May 25, 2021 1:39 pm

The race will be livestreamed on the IU website for spectators to watch.

Riders line up before the men's Little 500 race April 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU announced that virtual men's and women's races open to the public will take place May 23.

IU announces virtual Little 500 race, time trial open to public

May 5, 2021 9:42 pm

The event features a virtual 45-mile road race through Bloomington and the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

Then-senior Noble Guyon crosses the finish line for the Cutters, winning the 2019 men's Little 500 on April 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Little 500 races are typically in April, but were rescheduled to May 26 in order to avoid potential COVID-19 outbreaks while students are still on campus.

‘Every tradition broken’: What Bloomington looks like in another April without Little 500

Apr 20, 2021 12:05 pm

The 2021 Little 500 races were moved to late May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Kappa Delta team practices at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday. Alpha Xi Delta recorded the best women's time and JETBLACH had the best men's time.

IUSF organizes Team Pursuit in leadup to 2021 Little 500

Apr 12, 2021 7:15 pm

JETBLACH won the men’s competition and Alpha Xi Delta won on women’s side.

‘Happening in the dark’: Little 500 riders say they’re penalized by 2021 race format

Mar 29, 2021 4:39 pm

Fans and family members are not allowed to attend the race in May.

Riders line up before the men's Little 500 race April 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Both the men's and women's races will be May 26, and spectators will not be allowed to attend.

Both IU Little 500 races rescheduled for May 26

Mar 4, 2021 6:03 pm

The races were originally scheduled for April 23 and 24.

IU Athletics unveiled the new $7 million Jerry F. Tardy Center at Bill Armstrong Stadium to the men’s and women’s soccer teams Monday. The facility replaces a section of grandstands on the backstretch of the Little 500 track.

IU unveils new Jerry F. Tardy Center soccer training complex

Aug 17, 2020 7:55 pm

IU plans to hold a virtual dedication of the $7 million facility in September.

Riders line up April 13, 2019, before the start of the men’s Little 500. IU Bloomington is commemorating the races by participating in the 2020 National Bike Challenge throughout May.

IU-Bloomington to compete in this year’s National Bike Challenge in May

Apr 30, 2020 9:22 pm

IU-Bloomington riders will take on 500 rides in honor of Little 500.

Two riders ride around the track April 25 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. While the 2020 Little 500 race was canceled, riders found their own ways to celebrate the weekend.

GAME DAY: Can you help this Little 500 bike find the finish line?

Apr 26, 2020 8:12 pm

The Little 500 was canceled this year due to the coronavirus.

Junior Brooke Doxtator prepares to start riding her bike. The RideOn women’s cycling team rode 100 miles Friday to commemorate the 100 laps of the Little 500.

RideOn rides century to commemorate Little 500

Apr 26, 2020 10:09 am

The ride took junior Brooke Doxtator just over seven hours.

Freshman Bret King rides during training for Little 500 on March 14 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. King was one of five freshman training on the women's Army ROTC Little 500 team.

Women's Army ROTC bike team lost its opportunity to race in Little 500 as rookies

Apr 24, 2020 5:01 pm

The last women's Army ROTC bike team in the Little 500 raced in 2005.

Riders race down the track April 13, 2019, during the Men's Little 500 race at Bill Armstrong Stadium. All riders were granted an extra year of eligibility due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to an email from race director Andrea Balzano.

Little 500 riders granted extra year of eligibility

Apr 23, 2020 5:57 pm

Athletes not receiving their diploma this year may return to the track next season.

"The sad truth of the matter is, as riders, we have grown accustomed to let downs this entire year," senior Patrick McKay writes.

PERSPECTIVE: Little 500 was doomed even before we faced a pandemic

Apr 22, 2020 11:06 pm

The Little 500 races were supposed to take place this Friday and Saturday.

Finding peace in pain: Kelly Garrison's struggle to realize Little 500 aspirations

Apr 22, 2020 6:27 pm

The IU senior overcame a traumatic crash and found her purpose.

Miss-N-Out winner Kayce Doogs of Delta Gamma competes with Kathleen Chelminiak of Kappa Alpha Theta and Teter rider Lisa Hutcheson in their last lap around the track during the Little 500 Miss-N-Out on April 6, 2013, at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

OPINION: The greatest moments in Little 500 history

Apr 22, 2020 5:15 pm

Watching people go in circles has never been more exciting.