About the
5K Run & Fun Walk
$2,200 IN PURCHASE PRIZE
MONEY
(DETAILS BELOW)
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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.
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).
The race begins and
ends on
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
Click here for a map of the course.
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+.
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.
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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DUE DATES |
ENTRY FEE |
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Until March 22nd
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$15.00 |
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Between March 23rd
- May 16th |
$20.00 |
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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
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
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.
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TRANSPONDER & STRAP |
DETECTION POINT EXAMPLE |
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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
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
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.
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.
Late Registration and Packet Pickup:
Late
registration and packet pickup up will be held at
Race Day
Schedule:
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Registration and packet pickup opens |
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Registration closes |
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Pre-race briefing |
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5K Run and Fun Walk begins |
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Award ceremony begins |
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.
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.
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PLACE |
PURCHASE PRIZE |
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CASH AWARD |
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First |
$175 |
$150 |
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Second |
$125 |
$100 |
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Third |
$100 |
$75 |
The OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE MASTERS
(40+) finisher amount is the same and will be as follows.
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PLACE |
PURCHASE PRIZE |
OR |
CASH AWARD |
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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.
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PLACE |
PURCHASE PRIZE |
OR |
CASH AWARD |
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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.
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YEAR |
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TIME |
PURCHASE PRIZE |
OR |
CASH AWARD |
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2001 |
Michael
McGrane – |
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$250 |
$225 |
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2007 |
Bethany
Lewis – |
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$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.
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.
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 373-0741
Email: artrun@pigmantri.com
Race Promoter: John Snitko
Last Revised: 5/11/2008