Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5k

Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Marion, IA at 6th Avenue and 11th Street


  • Half Marathon

    » $70.00 registration (through 5/16 at 6:00 PM US/Central)

    SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED:
    Availability based on excess quantities, shirts will be first come first serve for anyone registering after 5/1/2024.
    Half Marathon Registration

  • 5K

    » $45.00 registration (through 5/16 at 6:00 PM US/Central)

    SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED:
    Availability based on excess quantities, shirts will be first come first serve for anyone registering after 5/1/2024.
    5K Registration


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 Event Details

The Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5K Run-Walk has long been a favorite season opener for many serious amateurs, recreational runners, and casual walkers. The Marion Arts Fest weekend is a great opportunity to explore the growing city of Marion and uptown shops/amenities. The Run/Walk features unique top awards from participating festival artists, giveaways/door prizes, super soft t-shirts, and finish line fun!

The nationally recognized Marion Arts Festival (MAF) is a free, family friendly, come-as-you-are community art party... accessible high quality culture for all. After the race, participants are invited to enjoy festival activities. The Art in the Depot public art program and Empty Bowl Project are offered in conjunction with the exhibiting artists. Continuous live music and specialty food vendors will also be featured throughout the day.

 Packet Pickup

Friday May 17th 6PM-8PM
Location TBD

 Late Registration

Friday May 17th 5PM-8PM
Location: City Square Park - Depot
1001 7th Ave Marion, IA

Half Marathon:
$80 Packet Pickup

5k:
$50 Packet Pickup

 Race Day Schedule

Packet Pickup: 6am-6:45
Marion City Hall Parking Lot

Race Start Time: 7:30AM
Event Finish Time: 11AM

 Questions?

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.

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