Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5K

The Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon is quickly becoming a favorite season opener for many who are wanting a longer more challenging early season race. Thanks to race sponsor, Benchmark, Inc., there will be $2,150 in prize money, as well as many free gifts, giveaways, and raffle drawings worth thousands of dollars. It's part of the nationally recognized Marion Arts Festival, an top regional art exhibition held in Downtown Marion Iowa every year.