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2013 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Downtown Indianapolis)

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Date: May 4, 2013 – 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $60 through Nov. 30; $75 Dec. 1 – Sell Out

The 500 Festival kicks off May in a big way with one of its premier events, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The Mini-Marathon is the nation’s largest half-marathon, having sold out with 35,000 participants for the past 11 years.

This 500 Festival tradition will commence May 4 and will mark the 37th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Within its 37-year history, many stories have emerged around the excitement. From United States Olympian marathon runners, the arrival of international runners, to the family traditions, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon provides competition and camaraderie.

Sign up at: https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/82120

Win a Spot to Race in the 2012 Mini-Marathon from Verizon Wireless

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The Indianapolis Verizon Wireless store at Nora Plaza is giving away 18 paid entries to race in the Mini-Marathon.

Starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, the first 50 people at the store have a chance to win. Eighteen lucky winners will be able to register to run in the upcoming May 5 race. Other winners walk away with free swag.

For runners and walkers, just take a quick detour from the Monon Trail Saturday afternoon and head to the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 1340 E. 86th St. in the front of Nora Plaza.

RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends: http://on.fb.me/HF7RIN. Visit the page for sweepstakes rules.

Indianapolis is covered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, providing blazing fast speeds, so customers can share photos and videos from the mini finish line.

Verizon Wireless offers the largest 4G LTE network in the nation. Popular Science called Verizon’s network the “fastest yet,” and PC World recognized Verizon’s 4G LTE network as one of the 100 Best Products of 2011.