• Indianapolis,
    Indiana,
    United States
  • May
  • 3 miles/5K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

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Will Run For

Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States
14 25
2014
"2014 Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon "
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Will Run For 's thoughts:

The expo was downtown near many parking garages and restaurants, so it was very convenient. There were many other races with booths at the expo, as well as vendors selling running gear. This was one of the best expos that I have been to.

This race is advertised as the largest half marathon in the country, so EXPECT constant runner density equal to Disney and Rock and Roll half/full marathons.

The 5K actually started before the half marathon, which was surprising, but I think they ran a different course so there weren't any problems with this. It was this race's first year with a wave start and again, I did not experience any problems.

Water/Gatorade stops are called Pit Areas but what made them even more unique was that they would have a water only stop, then .25 miles or so later would be the Gatorade so there was never a shortage of beverages or volunteers cheering you on. The bibs had your name on them, so many of the volunteers would call out your name.

Stay downtown if at all possible because there are plenty of hotels near the expo and start/finish line. You just can't beat leaving your hotel and being in your corral in less than ten minutes.

Remember to stop and kiss the bricks. I saw many runners who passed the bricks on the race track only to have to run back to kiss them. If you don't stop to kiss the bricks, just be aware that many runners do, so pay attention to the runners in front of you at that point.

The last time I ran this was was 2011 and it rained. This year was sunny and beautiful, which seemed to make a difference with the entertainment on the course. There were so many bands and entertainers along the course that as soon as you would get out of ear-shot of one band, you would hear another in the distance. This was not the case in 2011 from what I remember, so this feature may be totally weather dependent, but it was a great experience.

The finish line food reminded me of trick or treat. We were given Finish Line plastic bags and as you walked past the various food tables, volunteers just placed items in our bags. What a genius idea!

I would highly recommend this race and just visiting downtown Indianapolis. The city is very clean and walkable. There is also plenty to do if you are making a mini vacation out of race weekend.

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