Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon
Race Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Marion, IA
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.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Standout6411 years running
~184 finishers a year
shrinking
25% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:08:48
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2015–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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