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BLOG: 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Thousands of participants from more than 15 different countries are taking part in Saturday's race.
Credit: WTHR

INDIANAPOLIS — It's Indy Mini day! The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K drew thousands of people to downtown Indianapolis.

The winners of the Delta Dental 5K are Lucas Steward (15:54) and Christina Murphy (18:19).

Chad Johnson (55:18) won the athlete with disabilities division.

The female elite runner winner is Anna Rohrer of Indiana (1:11:31), and the male winner is Panuel Mkungo who crossed in a record time of 1:01:44.

To see full results, click here.

Take a look back at all the action with our Mini-Marathon photo gallery

Here are the the videos from the finish line camera:

Below is a recap of all the action throughout the morning as half-marathon participants made their way from downtown Indianapolis to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and back. 

Mini-Marathon blog

10:10 a.m. - So impressive - congrats Ramsey and Elissa!

9:59 a.m. - Our live coverage of the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has concluded. 

9:49 a.m. - Once again, it is the volunteers that make this all possible. 

9:41 a.m. - Barefoot!

9:28 a.m. - The Caped Crusader!

9:16 a.m. - They're all winners in our book.

9:06 a.m. - You can do it!

9:00 a.m. - Congrats to Lucy Dobbs!

8:45 a.m. - The female elite runner winner is Anna Rohrer of Indiana.

Credit: WTHR

8:39 a.m. - The first elite runner has crossed the finish line in record time - Panuel Mkungo at 1:01:44.

Credit: WTHR

8:36 a.m. - Here's a winner! Congrats Chad Johnson!

Credit: WTHR

8:33 a.m. - We're not exactly sure what is happening here.

8:26 a.m. - The first athlete with disabilities has crossed the finish line.

Credit: WTHR

8:23 a.m. -  Thank you to all those that have served and are serving.

8:16 a.m. - Gotta love the encouragement.

8:14 a.m. - This is great!

8:13 a.m. - What a shot!

8:09 a.m. - “I can do this all day...” 

8:03 a.m. - Check out this beautiful rendition of the anthem.

8:01 a.m. - The final wave of runners are out on the course.

8:00 a.m. - So great to see Chuck up there waving the green flag!

7:56 a.m. - Thanks to all the amazing volunteers.

7:50 a.m. - Wave 3 runners are out on the course. 5K runners are still finishing.

Credit: 500 Festival

7:45 a.m. - Our first Mini runner on mile 2.

7:41 a.m. - Mile 2 and 11 to go.

7:40 a.m. - Wave 2 is underway.

7:38 a.m. - Yes! Thanks to ALL the volunteers.

7:35 a.m. - Dave...donuts...too funny!

7:33 a.m. - Wave 1 runners are underway.

7:30 a.m. - Athletes with Disabilities are now on the course.

Credit: WTHR

7:23 a.m. - Dave practically lives at the track during the Month of May.

7:19 a.m. -  We love you, Felicia!

7:17 a.m. - The first runners have crossed the finish line of the 5K.

Here are your winners:

  • Men’s 5K - Lucas Steward
  • Women’s 5K - Christina Murphy

7:16 a.m. - Never too early to start having fun.

Credit: WTHR

7:14 a.m. - Not a bad way to start your day. This always gives us goosebumps.

7:05 a.m. - Here's a look at the route for the 5K.

Credit: 500 Festival

7 a.m. - The 5K is underway. Good luck to all the runners!

6:41 a.m. - Runners are getting ready for the 5K.

6:36 a.m. - Runners will get to run across the iconic Yard of Bricks.

6:30 a.m. - We can't say for sure...but we suspect Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles doesn't sleep during the Month of May.

6:14 a.m. - Love that forecast, Lindsay!

6:10 a.m. - Those scattered sprinkles won't slow the runners down.

6:04 a.m. - Dave will be at the Yard of Bricks with donuts.

6:00 a.m. - We're one hour out from the start of racing.

5:56 a.m. - Coverage is actually 6-10 a.m. Coffee hasn't kicked in yet.

5:50 a.m. - Good luck, runners!

5:45 a.m. - Here are some inspiring stories of people running in this year's Mini.

5:30 a.m. - You're the best Graber!

5:25 a.m. - Just over 30 minutes away from the broadcast.

5:17 a.m. - This is so impressive.

4:29 a.m. - We were up bright and early....dark and early?

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