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Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University, the IU Student Foundation and riders from 65 teams will continue one of the most storied traditions in competitive cycling Friday and Saturday as the Little 500 descends upon Bill Armstrong Stadium on the Bloomington campus.
The student-run event, presented this year by Subaru of America and Royal Subaru on the east side, raises money for undergraduate student scholarships through the Little 500 Financial Emergency Fund. Proceeds from the Little 500 contribute to the fund, which supports students who face obstacles to continuing their education at Indiana University due to financial hardship. Since its inception in 1951, the Little 500 has raised more than $2 million for IU Bloomington student scholarships.
The 31st running of the women's Little 500 will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, at Bill Armstrong Stadium near the intersection of 17th Street and Fee Lane. The following day, the 68th running of the men's race at will begin at 2 p.m.
Gates will open 90 minutes before the green flag is scheduled to drop. New security measures, which will include the use of metal detectors and bag checks -- but will not follow the clear-bag policy implemented by IU Athletics in 2017 -- will be in place at stadium entrances. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and prepare accordingly.
More than 25,000 people attend Little 500 races each year.
Tickets permit admission to both events and are available for $35 in advance, $45 at the gate, $15 for children ages 3 to 12 and $5 for children 2 and younger. They can be purchased online through IU Athletics. The races can also be seen live online at broadcast.iu.edu or via the IU Student Foundation's Facebook live stream. Once again, WIUX student radio will call the action.
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