About the Marion Arts Festival

5K Run & Fun Walk

May 17, 2008

$2,200 IN PURCHASE PRIZE MONEY (DETAILS BELOW)

About Art Festival

The Marion Arts Festival (MAF) is a free public event, showcasing the work of 50 high caliber artists in twelve diverse media.  The MAF will once again feature a fun, competitive 5K to kick off the day’s festivities.  After the race, participants are invited to enjoy festival activities.  The Art in the Depot public art program, Empty Bowl Project and Patron Sponsor Program are all offered in conjunction with the exhibiting artists.  Continuous live music and specialty food vendors will also be featured throughout the day.  Additional details can be obtained by visiting the Marion Arts Festival website.

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New For 2008

More purchase prize money added.  An additional $250 of purchase prizes to be split amongst the winners.  Details provided below in the Awards/Prizes/Records section.

Even more purchase prize money added for breaking a course record.  An additional $500 purchase prizes to be split amongst the genders.  Details provided below in the Awards/Prizes/Records section.

Winners of award purchase prizes now have the option of taking cash or the purchase prize.  Details provided below in the Awards/Prizes/Records section.

More age group divisions added.  Run age group divisions are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+.

More Clydesdale and Athena divisions.  Now there are four Clydesdale/Athena divisions (Clydesdale under 40 years old, Athena under 40 years old, Clydesdale 40 years old and over, Athena 40 years and over).  

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Course Description

The race begins and ends on 6th Avenue between the Library and City Square Park, in downtown Marion, Iowa.  Flat and fast! Competitive and recreational runners alike will love this quick course through residential Marion.  Timers at each mile and a water stop will be featured.

Participants of the 5K Fun Walk will enjoy the chance to get out with friends for a morning stroll in this non-competitive event.  Walkers will share the course with runners, finishing among the spectators in City Square Park.

Click here for a map of the course.

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Age Group Division

Run age group divisions are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+.

Walker age group divisions are 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.

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Clydesdale/Athena Division

If you are a man weighing 185 pounds plus or are a women weighing 140 pounds and over you qualify to race in the Clydesdale/Athena division. There are a total of four Clydesdale/Athena divisions (Clydesdale under 40 years old, Athena under 40 years old, Clydesdale 40 years old and over, Athena 40 years and over).  

To enter the Clydesdale/Athena division you must indicate your preference on the Marion Arts Festival 5K Run Entry Form.

NOTE: Even if you meet the weight prerequisites you are not required to enter the Clydesdale/Athena division. Awards will be given to at least the top three Clydesdales and the top three Athena's in each division.  A Clydesdale/Athena is not eligible for duplicate awards or age group awards.  

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Team Division

The Marion Arts Festival 5K will feature a team competition.  Teams will be made up of three participants and scored cross-country style.  Top teams in each of four (Middle School, High School, Corporate and Open) categories will win bragging rights and an award.

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Registration Information

DUE DATES

ENTRY FEE

Until March 22nd

$15.00

Between March 23rd - May 16th

$20.00

Race day, May 17th

$25.00

 

Print and mail methodè    2008 Marion Arts Festival 5K Run & Fun Walk Entry Form

Online registration optionè    Active.com

 

ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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Chip Timing

All JMS Racing Services events are now chip timed using the new state-of-the-art AMB Elite Timing System.  The AMB system debuted in the USA at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games with great success.  The AMB system was developed with two goals in mind: 100% reliability and high accuracy.  This dedication to reliability can only be found in AMB’s active transponder (chip) technology.

AMB’s active transponders have internal long-life batteries that switch on and off as each athlete crosses over each start, split or finish line detection point.  Participants will be given a transponder attached to an adjustable strap that wraps around the ankle for use during the event.  DO NOT remove the transponder from the strap and NO other chip may be used in place of the provided transponder. 

TRANSPONDER & STRAP

DETECTION POINT EXAMPLE

These transponders are not transferable!  Be careful not to switch with family members, friends, etc.  Transponders must be worn at all times during the event in order to receive any times.  For teams, one transponder will be provided for each team.  The transponder should be passed on to the next team member after each leg of the event.

As these transponders are very expensive, it is imperative that all participants return them at the completion of the event.  Volunteers at the finish line area will be prepared to take back the transponders as each participant finishes the event.  For participants that do not finish, please return the transponder to the finish line area before leaving the event.  Transponders can be mailed back to: JMS Racing Services at PO Box 582, Marion, IA 52302.  A $50 fee will be charged to each participant who does not return their transponder.

Results to include chip times and splits:

With the availability of chip timing, this year’s Marion Arts Festival 5K will have a detection point that runners will cross over at the start of the race.  This start line detection point will allow for the publishing of a finishers chip time along with their gun time.  If it takes a person 30 seconds to reach the start of the race, that time is deducted to create the chip time.  NOTE: ACCORDING TO USA TRACK AND FIELD RULES, THE AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE GUN TIME NOT THE CHIP TIME.

Along with the chip time, the results for the Marion Arts Festival 5K will include split times for the 1 mile, 2 mile and last 1.1 mile marks of the race.  No other 5K event in the area offers such detailed results.

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Lodging

Most of the major hotel chains can be found in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area. Details can be found on the link below.

Click on this link to visit the city of Marion’s website.

Contact Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 735-5557 or visit them online at www.cedar-rapids.com.

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Race Schedule

Late Registration and Packet Pickup:

Late registration and packet pickup up will be held at City Square Park in Downtown Marion.  The City Square Park is located at 7th Avenue and 11th Street.  Late registration and packet pickup will be held at the depot  on Friday, May 16th from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 17th from 6:30-7:45 a.m.

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 a.m.

Registration and packet pickup opens

7:45 a.m.

Registration closes

7:50 a.m.

Pre-race briefing

8:00 a.m.

5K Run and Fun Walk begins

9:00 a.m.

Award ceremony begins

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Post Race Activities

Refreshments:

Replace the fuel you burned with a wide variety of complimentary refreshments. Typical refreshments usually include; bagels, watermelon, apples, oranges, bananas', cookies, and more.  Liquid refreshments usually include; water, PowerAde, pop, lemonade, ice tea and more.

Massage:

Complementary massage services will be available for participants.

Door Prizes:

As a participant of the Marion Arts Festival 5K Run and Fun Walk you are eligible for one of the many door prizes that will be given out during the post race activities. Thanks to Race Sponsor Benchmark, Inc., door prizes this year will include four fabulous, $100 “purchase prizes” to spend on artwork at the festival.  The YMCA is donating a year membership in their club.  You must be present to win any of the door prizes.

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Awards/Prizes/Records

Purchase Prizes or Cash Awards:

Thanks to Race Sponsor Benchmark, Inc., “purchase prizes” to spend with exhibiting artists at the festival or a cash amount will be awarded to certain winners of this year’s Marion Arts Festival 5K.  Winners will choose to receive a purchase prize or cash award.

The OVERALL TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE finisher’s amount is the same and will be as follows.

 

PLACE

PURCHASE PRIZE

OR

CASH AWARD

First

$175

$150

Second

$125

$100

Third

$100

$75

 

The OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE MASTERS (40+) finisher amount is the same and will be as follows.

 

PLACE

PURCHASE PRIZE

OR

CASH AWARD

First

$100

$75

 

The FIRST MALE AND FEMALE TO REACH THE ONE MILE MARK will receive the same amount and will be as follows.  To be eligible for this prize, the entire 5K must be completed in less than 30 minutes. 

 

PLACE

PURCHASE PRIZE

OR

CASH AWARD

First

$150

$125

 

The FIRST MALE AND OR FEMALE TO BREAK THE COURSE RECORD will receive the same amount and will be as follows.  Only the fastest person in each gender is eligible for the course record prize. 

 

YEAR

NAME/CITY/STATE

TIME

PURCHASE PRIZE

OR

CASH AWARD

2001

Michael McGraneIowa City, IA

15:19

$250

$225

2007

Bethany Lewis – Iowa City, IA

17:30

$250

$225

 

Individual Awards:

Awards to at least the top three finishers in each AGE GROUP (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+) category.

Awards to at least the top three finishers in each of the CLYDESDALE/ATHENA (Clydesdale under 40 years old, Athena under 40 years old, Clydesdale 40 years old and over, Athena 40 years and over) divisions. 

Walkers Awards:

Winners in each age group category of the 5K Walk division will receive awards.  Awards will be given out to the age groups of 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.

Team Awards:

Teams will be made up of three participants and scored cross-country style.  Top team in each of four (Middle School, High School, Corporate and Open) categories will win bragging rights and an award.

No Duplication of Awards:

With the exception of a course record prize and the prizes for the first male and female to reach the one mile mark, there will be no duplication of awards.  The top three male and female winners, first place masters male and female winners, and the Clydesdale/Athena division are not eligible for age group awards.  Team awards are separate from individual awards and can be duplicated.

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Volunteer Information

We are always looking for volunteers to help with race day activities. The pay is not the best (a tee-shirt) but it's fun and is a way for one to give something back to the sport of triathlon. If interested call (319) 373-0741.

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Contact Information

Marion Arts Festival 5K

1225 6th Avenue Suite 100

Marion, IA 52302

Phone: (319) 373-0741

Email: artrun@pigmantri.com

Race Promoter: John Snitko

Marion Arts Festival Website

 

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Last Revised: 5/11/2008