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Celebs turn out for Snakepit Ball

Gene Rodriguez — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:58:18 GMT

It's the biggest weekend of the year in Indianapolis. On Sunday tens of thousands of fans will pour into the stands at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but Saturday night celebrities slinked out of limos and into the Snakepit Ball.

Perfect day for a parade

Mike Corbin — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:08:58 GMT

It wouldn't be Indy 500 weekend without a big parade. The IPL 500 Festival Parade kicked off downtown Saturday to keep the weekend race tradition going.

Dickie V talks about his Indy 500 duty

Sat, 23 May 2009 03:17:05 GMT

Vitale was asked to serve as the 500 Parade Grand Marshal and was characteristically enthusiastic about the honor.

Crowd enjoys Breakfast at the Brickyard

Adam Prickel — Sun, 17 May 2009 01:37:44 GMT

The third day of qualifications started with "Breakfast at the Brickyard." Hundreds, including Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard, gathered at the Speedway's Plaza Pavilion to honor Indiana mayors and crown the 2009 500 Festival Queen.

IndyGo can't run shuttles to Indy 500

Phil Sanchez — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:32:19 GMT

If you are going to the Indy 500, don't plan on taking the IndyGo shuttle to and from the track. Starting this year, the bus service won't be providing shuttles for fans.

Balloon race kicks off Speedway events

Adam Prickel — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:57:55 GMT

The beginning of May means it's time for things at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to take-off and this year organizers took this literally.

Thousands participate in Mini Marathon

Ruthanne Gordon — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:21:35 GMT

The 33rd 500 Festival Mini Marathon is now in the history books. After days of wondering what race conditions would be like mother nature complied offering cool temps and overcast skies, ideal for the competitors.

Troops run in mini marathons overseas

Adam Prickel — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:33:17 GMT

Troops overseas took part in the unofficial kickoff to the month of May by running their own mini-marathon. Hoosiers serving g in Kuwait and in Afghanistan hit the pavement and sand to take part in their version of the race.

Kenyans win 2009 Mini-Marathon

Sat, 02 May 2009 12:30:06 GMT

A pair of runners originally from Kenya won the 2009 One American 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Downtown Indianapolis Saturday morning.

Over-hydrating = Big probs. for runner

Debby Knox — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:32:06 GMT

It's important to stay hydrated when running a marathon. But there's also such a thing, as over-hydrating or drinking too much fluid.

Excitement building for Mini-Marathon

Mary McDermott — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:21:41 GMT

Tens of thousands of runners and walkers are gearing up for the 33rd 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday morning.

Kick-off of Mini-Marathon festivities

Mary McDermott — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:32:58 GMT

It's officially May and many Hoosiers are getting ready for the festivities. The One America 500 Festival Mini-Marathon will be held on Saturday.

The Speedway celebrates with balloons

Phil Sanchez — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:30:28 GMT

The Centennial Era Balloon Festival kicks off this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Snapshots of the Mini-Marathon

Dick Wolfsie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:04:41 GMT

The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is literally right around the corner. And, 24-Hour News 8 will bring you all the excitement from start to finish live Saturday morning.

Mini start line to shrink in '09

Scott Sander — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:48:01 GMT

Under the current plan, work zone cones and barricades will cut the usual 40-foot-wide start line down to 24 feet.

Dick Vitale named Grand Marshal

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:12:33 GMT

Legendary college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be this year's Grand Marshal of the 2009 IPL 500 Festival Parade.

Speaker announced for Memorial Service

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:29:43 GMT

The 500 Festival announced Friday that General Craig R. McKinley will be the featured speaker at the 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce.

500 Festival 5K sells out

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:21:24 GMT

The 500 Festival announced Thrusday the 2009 Finish Line 500 Festival 5K has sold out with 4,000 entries.