The half-marathon Half Pint Challenge is on! How far will you go for the kids?
Here's the deal:
Indianapolis #1036 is challenging each club to send a runner or walker to take part in the country's largest half-marathon, the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The real race is to raise more money than the other participating clubs. Raise money through pledges, donations, blackmail, whatever means necessary to raise the most money.
What's in it for you... er, the kids?
 Simple... cash! We'll split the proceeds with the club who raises the most money. Oh, and did we mention the personal satisfaction of completing a half marathon with 35,000 of your closest friends? Participants and supporters will also be included in our carb-loading dinner, pre- and post-race festivities, souvenirs, and camaraderie.
So, you've never run a half-marathon before? No worries!
You'll receive training plans, tips, and resources from top Indianapolis coaches through monthly emails to help you prepare. The Mini is made up of runners of all skill levels - Kenyans to couch potatoes - so you have no excuse to sit this one out.
The course is flat and includes a lap around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 (Indy Car) and Brickyard 400 (NASCAR) auto races. The route is lined with local bands, cheerleaders, cloggers, and the occasional bar hostess with refreshments to help you keep going with a smile on your face.
Click here to view the course map.
Bring your support crew and cheering section and join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Not a runner?
If you aren't able to hit the course with us - or chicken out - come be a member of our Pit Crew. You are invited to take part in all of the weekend activities including the Friday carb-loading dinner, pre- and post-race celebrations, and other special activities on-site specifically for you during the race.
Dates & Deadlines:
Registration closes at 5pm Eastern on Friday, January 15th or when our allotment of entries has sold out.
Race Day is Saturday, May 8, 2010; gun goes off at 7:30am local
Register now for the Half-Pint Challenge or Pit Crew!
Entries are $100 per person and include entry into the race, home hosting, Friday pasta dinner, Saturday light breakfast, and Saturday post-race hospitality.
- Please email the Indy Club ( IndyActive2030@gmail.com) so that an entry can be held for you.
- We will request some basic registration informaion.
- Mail your entry fee (covers race entry, weekend festivities, etc.) to:
Trena Roush, c/o Indianapolis #1036 Half-Pint Challenge
14750 Fawn Hollow Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060
- Start collecting pledges and donations and start putting in the miles.
It’s that easy!
Register now for the Half-Pint Challenge Pit Crew!
Pit Crew registration is $50 and includes home hosting, Friday pasta dinner, Saturday light breakfast, and Saturday hospitality and entertainment during and after the race.
- Please email the Indy Club ( IndyActive2030@gmail.com) so that space can be held for you.
- Mail your entry fee (covers weekend festivities except for the Mini Marathon, and other special Pit Crew activities during the race... and cold beer while the rest of us are working up a sweat) to:
Trena Roush, c/o Indianapolis #1036 Half-Pint Challenge
14750 Fawn Hollow Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060
- Start collecting pledges and donations so that we won 't give you a hard time about bailing on the 13-mile journey.
 Donations:
Donations will be accepted through PayPal or you may collect checks made out to Active 20-30 Club of Indianapolis and mail them to:
Trena Roush
c/o Indianapolis #1036 Half-Pint Challenge
14750 Fawn Hollow Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060
When mailing donations, please note the club or runner/walker to which the money should be credited.
To assist you in requesting donations, a sample letter
has been created. You may download and customize this Word
document by clicking here.
Housing:
Limited home hosting is also available. Special deals have been negotiated between the 500 Festival and local hotels for your convenience.
Local Transportation:
If you are flying into Indianapolis International Airport, please let us know your flight information. Club members will be available to pick you up!
Your weekend transportation to and from the race, meals, and other activities is also provided by the club.
So, what are you waiting for? Get moving!
Training Tips:
It's not too early to start your training. Training tips and
motivators will be emailed periodically to help you prepare for the
race. A few of our favorite links are:
Hal Higdon ::
http://www.halhigdon.com/
500 Festival Training Schedule ::
http://www.500festival.com/
National Institute of Fitness & Sports ::
http://www.nifs.org/
We're here to support you along the way with training,
fundraising, and with every aspect of the race weekend! As with everything we do in Active 20-30, we want to ensure you have a great time.
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