Health care workers take traditional route during virtual Indy Mini, run for those who can't
Indy's mini-marathon may not have been in person this year but a few honorary participants were able to take the traditional route.
Author: Sarah Jones
Updated: 11:41 AM EDT May 10, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — In years prior, tens of thousands of runners descended upon Indianapolis and took over Circle City while competing in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This year the event went virtual due to the pandemic, but there were a few honorary participants taking on the traditional route of the Indy Mini.
"The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is so important to this community, so we just thought: 'Could there be some inspirational pacesetters to run the marathon on the route of the morning of the mini for all of those who can't?'" said Bob Bryant, President and CEO of the 500 Festival.