On your marks…get set…

Here’s a great way to help keep your new year’s fitness goals: train for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon at the southside Baxter YMCA.

Training sessions begin Jan. 16 and run through May 6. Organized training days will take place Saturday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings, or Tuesday and Thursday mornings, which will give participants the option of attending three training days each week.

Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to attend.

The Baxter YMCA is the official training partner for the 2017 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The YMCA’s training program will prepare participants of all levels for the 13.1-mile course by providing mileage plans, organized training days, equipment information, cross-training suggestions and nutrition strategies.

Cost is $87 for members and $99 for guests. This does not include race registration.

Visit indymca.org/centers/baxter/schedules-events/ to download the registration form or call 317-881-9347 for more information.