The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is among the largest and most recognized community-based events that take place annually in Indianapolis, and is just one among many events hosted by the 500 Festival organization during the month of May. Like any event of this magnitude, there are a tremendous number of needs for an organization to consider in the planning process. For the 18 staff members, 36-member Board of Directors, and numerous volunteers, there is much more to think about than filling the 35,000 available spots in the nation’s largest half-marathon. Here is just a sample of what was needed for the 35th anniversary of the “Mini” in 2010:
