Registration for the 2013 Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run opens today on the 500 Festival website,www.500festival.com.
Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. All kids, ages 3-12, are invited to participate in the non-competitive race. The pre-registration fee is $6 until May 9. On-site registration will be $10.
Rookie Run is a great way for kids to stay physically fit. Kids aged three to five will run a two-block course, runners aged six and seven will race a 1/5-mile course, while runners aged eight to 12 will run the 1/3-mile course. The race takes place on Ohio and Meridian streets, just north of Monument Circle. All participants will receive a goodie bag, a runner’s bib with the number 1 and a finisher’s medal. Also, commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase for $10 (while supplies last).
For more information on the 500 Festival or to register for the 2013 Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, please visit http://www.500festival.com/