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| Q: | What happened to the Confirmation Book? |
| A: |
The Confirmation Book is now available online at 500festival.com You should have also received a Confirmation Card in the mail with your Bib Number on the label. If you have not received your confirmation postcard, then please bring a photo ID to the Expo and go to a Bib Number Look-Up Station. If someone is picking your packet up for you then you may either give them your ID or a photocopy of your ID and then they may also go to a Bib Number Look Up Station for you. |
| Q: | I haven't received a Confirmation Postcard yet. Am I registered? What do I do? |
| A: | Confirmation Cards will be mailed in April, 2011. You may confirm your entry by going online to www.500festival.com/marathon and clicking on "Confirmation". Put in your LAST name ONLY and this will show whether or not you are registered. If you don't have your Confirmation Postcard, you can still look up your race number online at www.500festival.com. If you forget your race number, you can look it up when you get to the packet pick-up on May 5 and 6. You must have a photo ID to lookup your bib number at the Expo. To avoid wait time at Bib Lookup, you may also go onto the Mini-Marathon page on our website (www.500festival.com) to find your bib number and corral assignments |
| Q: | Can a friend pick up my Mini-Marathon packet for me? |
| A: |
Yes, a friend may pick up your Mini packet for you. Make sure they have your bib number, a copy of your identification and your confirmation postcard. Expo takes place on Thursday, May 5, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Friday, May 6, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Please note, there will be no race day packet pick-up. |
| Q: | When is the registration deadline? |
| A: |
Registration for the 2011 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is open. Registration rates will increase from $55 to $75 on November 30. |
| Q: | How do I confirm my entry to the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | All online registrations will be confirmed via e-mail. If you mail your registration, you or a friend can check to see if your registration has been processed via the Confirmation tab on the main Mini-Marathon page, select Confirm Entry. Additionally, all participants will receive a confirmation booklet to be mailed in mid-April. The confirmation booklet will contain detailed race information and merchandise opportunities. |
| Q: | Where can I get my results for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | Results will be posted on the 500 Festival website during the Mini-Marathon. The official results will be posted after the race has concluded. Results from past Mini-Marathons may also be obtained here, dating back to 1998. |
| Q: | Where is my starting location for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | All participants will have a corral letter on their bib number. This letter corresponds to a specific starting location based on your estimated finishing time. You must start in this corral or, if you are starting with another person that is in a different corral, you must start in the slower of the two locations. The order of the corrals are as follows (from fastest to slowest) A, B, C, D, E, F, etc. See the start line map for a diagram of the start area and to locate your corral. |
| Q: | Where is my starting location for the 5K? |
| A: | See Start Line map; Participants will need to be in corrals no later than 6:45 a.m. EDT. |
| Q: | How do I get to Indianapolis? Where do I park? |
| A: |
Download Indianapolis maps and downtown parking maps here. |
| Q: | How can I reserve a hotel room for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | The Mini-Marathon has a block of discounted rooms at several downtown Indianapolis hotels. You may click here to reserve your hotel online, or call 800-556-INDY. When you call, refer to the Mini-Marathon block of rooms. |
| Q: | Where do I get my race bib? |
| A: | You can pick up your race number at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo located in Hall I of the |
| Q: | Where do I order training shirts? |
| A: | Call 1-800-745-6472, or visit the 500Festivalshop.com |
| Q: | Where can I obtain merchandise? |
| A: | Merchandise will be available for purchase at the Expo: May 5 - May 6 at the |
| Q: | Where are the water stations? |
| A: | The water stations are named Pit Areas as part of the Festival's ties to automotive racing. Under the OneAmerica Mini-Marathon link, in the main menu, select the "view the Mini-Marathon course" tab. Pit Areas with water are marked with a "W". Pit Areas with Gatorade are marked the a "G" on the course map. |
| Q: | What if I can't finish the race? |
| A: | The Back of the Pack crew will be on hand to help, and there will be a bus following the last participants of the race. Anyone who cannot finish, or cannot keep up with the 18 minute/mile minimum pace can ride the bus to the Post Race Party. |
| Q: | When does the race officially end? |
| A: | Approximately 12 p.m. local time. |
| Q: | Where should I meet my family after the race? |
| A: | Meet your friends and family in the Indiana Blood Center Family Reunion Area located at the Post Race Party after the Mini-Marathon in Military Park. This area will be divided by letter of the alphabet and will feature live entertainment. A map of the Post Race Party will be located in your final information packet that you receive at the Expo. Please make meeting plans prior to the start of the Mini-Marathon. |
| Q: | Where can I check my gear during the race? |
| A: | FedEx Gear check is provided for Mini-Marathon participants, and is located on West Street, north of the start line and south of the Post Race Party. Please use the bag you received at the Expo and tear off tag located on your bib. FedEx Trucks are arranged by bib number. Please identify your bib number and corresponding truck to check your gear. |
| Q: | What are the different awards divisions? |
| A: | Open (fe)male |
| Q: | Can someone else pick up my packet for me? |
| A: | Yes, if someone is picking up your packet then please give them your confirmation postcard which has your name and bib number. If you do not have this then please give the person who is picking up your packet your ID or a photocopy of your ID. |
| Q: | Can I run in the 5k instead of the Mini? |
| A: | Your Mini-Marathon bib number will work in the 5K starting corrals on May 7, 2011. When you pick up your packet at the Expo, you will be receiving a Mini-Marathon bib and t-shirt. However, on race morning, simply place yourself in the 5K starting corrals before 6:45 a.m. You will receive a 5K Finisher's Medal at the end of the event. |
| Q: | I have a friend who cannot participate in the Mini. Can I take his/her place? |
| A: | You can find information about our transfer program at here. |
| Q: | I'm faster now than when I signed up, can I update my seeding or estimated finish time? |
| A: | There are no changes to corral assignments or estimated finish times. You may feel free to move to a slower corral, but you cannot move to a faster corral. |
| Q: | My bib number is too high. I thought I submitted proof to be seeded? |
| A: | Your bib number is not based upon your starting position it is based upon the date that you registered. You may check to see if your seeding was checked by visiting the confirmation page of our website. www.500festival.com/marathon and then click on Confirmation on the left hand side. |
| Q: | I'm pregnant, injured etc and cannot run. Can I get a refund? |
| A: | There are no refunds for the Mini-Marathon or 5K events. |
| Q: | Are there going to be shuttles to the race? Shuttles from the Airport/Adams Mark etc? |
| A: | Unfortunately, we do not offer race day shuttles. However, check out the city bus routes at www.indygo.net. |
| Q: | When is the 2012 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K? |
| A: | The date is Saturday, May 5, 2012. |
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