$1,300 of Cash Prizes or Purchase Prizes

Thanks to race sponsor, Benchmark, Inc., a prize purse of $1,300 will be awarded to the top three overall and top masters winners of the Half Marathon.  See Prizes and Awards for more details.

Race Free Next Year

Win your division and you also win a free entry into next year’s Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon. See Prizes and Awards for more details.

Finishers Certificate

A custom made certificate will be given out at the results tent to each finisher of the Half Marathon.  Time, place, pace, splits and other relevant information will be printed on this certificate.

Free Gifts and Door Prizes.

Participants of the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon and 5K are eligible to win one of the many door prizes and free gifts given out during the awards ceremony immediately following the race. See Post Race Activities for more details.  This includes $400 worth of  "purchase prizes” to spend with exhibiting artists at the festival.

Timing Method

JMS Racing Services will provide timing using the Ultra RFID Race Timing System. The Ultra uses the newest technology available, using UHF RFID technology to allow for a low cost disposable timing chip option.  A small chip will be placed on the back of the bib number.  The chip is completely disposable so once you cross the finish line, you can immediatley head for the post race activities.  Race results will include gun time, chip time, first half split time and the second half split time.

Chiropractic and Massage Services

Free chiropractic and massage services will be provided for the participants of the Marion Arts Festival Races.