Bloomington Leader

Media credentials and infield passes are necessary for attending the 2025 Little 500 events at Indiana University, Bloomington. The Women's Little 500 Bicycle Race is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, while the Men's race will occur at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.

"Credentials and infield passes will be issued only to working members of the media," according to event organizers. Interested media personnel must fill out a form specifying their publication or station details and assignments of those using the passes.

The deadline for credential requests is set for noon on Thursday, April 3. Organizers note that they "reserve the right to limit the number of passes issued to any one organization." Approved applicants will receive instructions via email regarding credential pickup, which requires identification.

Photographers with media credentials may gain either gate-only or infield track access. Infield access is limited to news media members and official IU photographers. "Team photographers and freelance photographers should expect to receive gate access only."

For safety reasons, all infield spectators must remain within a safety line set ten feet from the track's edge during events, except during designated photo opportunities guided by officials. Photographers must allow broadcast crews first interview access with winning teams.

Crossing the track during races is prohibited until events conclude, and no scaffolding or tower access will be provided.

Media teams with marked television vehicles should contact iusf@iu.edu for parking arrangements. Other media personnel can use public parking lots near Bill Armstrong Stadium without charge.

Reserved seating with Wi-Fi is available in the press box for credentialed media members.