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Brandi Davis-Handy

(317) 614-6128

bdavishandy@500festival.com

www.500festival.com

** MEDIA ADVISORY / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY **

500 Festival and Indiana National Guard partner for special remote versions of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Troops, families to prepare packages for soldiers in Afghanistan and Kuwait

WHAT: The 500 Festival, members of the Indiana National Guard and family members of soldiers will pack and load items needed for a special remote version of the 2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The remote Mini-Marathon in Afghanistan will have approximately 400 soldiers participate, and will take place on Monday, April 27. The remote Mini-Marathon in Kuwait will have approximately 200 soldiers participate and will take place on May 2, the same day 35,000 runners and walkers will take to the streets of downtown Indianapolis for the 33^rd running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The remote Mini-Marathon is designed for troops who would like to participate but are unable, due to their tour of duty overseas.

WHO: Military personnel from the Indiana National Guard
Family members of soldiers in Afghanistan and Kuwait
500 Festival Staff

WHEN: Saturday, March 14

9:45 a.m.

WHERE: Stout Field
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241

Located on the northwest corner of Minnesota Street and Holt Road. Enter at Minnesota Street.

Photo ID is required.

MEDIA

CONTACT: Media inquiries concerning the 2009 500 Festival OneAmerica Mini-Marathon should be directed to 500 Festival Communications Manager, Brandi Davis-Handy, (317) 614-6128. Questions concerning the Indiana National Guard should be directed to the State Public Affairs Officer, Lt. Col. Deedra Thombleson, (317) 247-3222.

The mission of the 500 Festival is to produce events and programs that celebrate the success of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Indiana and their guests. These events and programs, produced largely by volunteers, enhance the image of our city and state by showcasing our cultural, educational and social benefits to the world.

The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 52 years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the world.

Last year, nearly 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in festival activities throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini, fourth grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state�s largest festival for kids or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation�s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy.

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