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Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon

Race Date

May 16, 2026

Location

Marion, IA

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Quick facts

Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location
Marion, Iowa
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
4,187

The Experience

The Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon and 5K run/walk kicks off the annual Marion Arts Festival in Uptown Marion, Iowa. The race courses run through the festival streetscape and are held in partnership with Corridor Running. The festival features fine art, live music, local food, and community activities.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Marion, IA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K run

Course Map

Quality Score

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Methodology
Heritage20/20

11 years running

Size11/15

~184 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

25% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:08:48

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

66%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 4,187 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

4,187

Median time

2:13:34

Latest turnout

144

States

33

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:054:10

Turnout by year

20152026

'15'16'17'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon?

The Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon is held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Where does the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Marion, Iowa.

What distances does the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.

Is the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 4,187 runners who have completed the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon.

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