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Media advisory for press covering Little 500 events April 12 and 13

Media Advisory Apr 8, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University, the IU Student Foundation and riders from 65 teams will continue one of the most storied traditions in competitive cycling April 12 and 13 as the Little 500 takes place at Bill Armstrong Stadium on the Bloomington campus.

The men's 2018 Little 500 race
Riders circle the track during the men’s 2018 Little 500.Photo by Eric Rudd, Indiana University

Details for reporters covering the events

All press credentials must be requested by noon Tuesday, April 9. Credentials and infield passes will be issued only to working members of the media.

Women’s race

  • What: 32nd running of the women’s Little 500. The women will race 100 laps (25 miles) on a quarter-mile cinder track.
  • Who: Teams of female riders, who are all full-time students at IU Bloomington. SKI is the top female qualifier.
  • When: 4 p.m. Friday, April 12.
  • Where: Bill Armstrong Stadium, 1606 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington.
  • Parking: Limited parking (with a Media Race Day Parking Pass) is available for
    satellite trucks at St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington.

Men’s race

  • What: 69th running of the men’s Little 500. The men will race 200 laps (50 miles) on a quarter-mile cinder track.
  • Who: Teams of male riders, who are all full-time students at IU Bloomington. The Cutters are the top male qualifier.
  • When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13.
  • Where: Bill Armstrong Stadium, 1606 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington.
  • Parking: Limited parking (with a Media Race Day Parking Pass) is available for
    satellite trucks at St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington.

Media Contact

IU Newsroom

Amanda Roach

Executive Director of Media Relations & Editorial Content

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