Billed as “The World’s Greatest College Weekend,” the Little 500 is the largest collegiate bike race in the United States. Modeled after the Indianapolis 500, riders compete in four-person teams around a quarter-mile cinder track at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The men’s race is 200 laps (50 miles) and the women’s race is 100 laps (25 miles).
When are the Little 500 races in 2021?
The 2021 Little 500 Races have been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The 33rd running of the women’s race will take place at 12:00 p.m., and the 70th running of the men’s race will take place at 4:00 p.m. Little 500 Weekend will not occur April 23 and 24, 2021, as previously planned. There will be no Qualifications event.
How many roadsters finished the Little 500?
Because we’re gonna have a Little 500 and that’s the way it’s gonna be.” In the inaugural event, to the surprise of most, 18 roadsters finished, five of which did not even make a pit stop. Sam Skinner won that event, with Bob Block finishing second and Tom Cherry filling out the podium finishers.
How much are the tickets for the Little 500?
The university suggests purchasing your tickets in advance of Little 500 weekend on the IUSF website. For adults, tickets are $35.00 if bought in advance and $45.00 the day of the race. For kids ages 3-12, tickets are $15.00.
What is IUSF Little 500?
The IUSF has raised over two-million dollars to help working students finish college. The Little 500 is known across the country as “The World’s Greatest College Weekend,” as more than 25,000 fans travel to Bloomington to see what the hype is all about.
Who are the past ‘Little 500’ contestants?
In the past, Lance Armstrong, former Bachelor & IU alum Ben Higgins, and Former President Barack Obama have come to the race. The Little 500 has even gotten recognition on the silver screen: Breaking Away (1979) is an Academy Award-winning film about the race.
