Lacing up for 2026!

Marion Arts Festival Half & 5k: May 16, 2026

Find information on the MAF half marathon and 5K here! Thank you, Corridor Running!

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!

Water Stops 

There will be 7 water stops throughout the half marathon course and 1 water stop on the 5k course. 

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 15th 
5-8pm 
Vernon Middle School Cafeteria  

Picking up your packet the night before is highly preferred. You may have someone pick up for you. If you can't make that work you may arrive an hour a before the race to pick up your packet. We will not mail any packets. 

Age Group Awards

There will be additional awards for top overall Female and Male finishers for each distance and age group awards for the top 2 Female/Male finishers in each distance per age category.

• Overall in each distance

• <19 

• 20-29

• 30-39 

• 40-49 

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 >