Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5k

Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Marion, IA at 5th Avenue and 12th Street


  • Half Marathon

    » $65.00 registration (through 4/17 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $70.00 registration (4/17 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/15 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 5/1/2025.
    Half Marathon Registration

  • 5K

    » $40.00 registration (through 4/17 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $45.00 registration (4/17 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/15 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 5/1/2025.
    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 and Late Registration

Packet Pick-up details for the Marion Arts Festival Half-Marathon & 5K:
Friday May 16th 5PM-8PM
Location: Vernon Middle School cafeteria (1350 4th Ave)

You may also registration during Packet Pick-up.

Half Marathon:
$80 Packet Pickup

5k:
$50 Packet Pickup

No Day of Race Registration

 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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