Registration Information

Who Can Enter

Competitive and recreational runners and walkers of all ages are welcome at the Marion Arts Festival Races. The field will be limited to 1,500 participants. Note that pets are not allowed at any large community function held at a Marion park. Please do not bring a pet to the Marion Arts Festival Races.

Age Group Category

For this category, participants will race against others determined by their race day age. The Age Group divisions for the runners are as follows: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.

To enter as a Age Group participant you must indicate your preference during the completion of the entry form while signing up for the race.

Clydesdale/Athena Category

Instead of racing against others only determined by an age, this category allows participants to compete based on their weight and age. If you are a man weighing 185 pounds plus or are a women weighing 140 pounds and over you qualify to race in one of the Clydesdale/Athena categories. The four Clydesdale/Athena divisions at the Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon are as follows: Clydesdale 39 years old or younger, Athena 39 years old or younger, Clydesdale 40 years old and above and Athena 40 years old and above.

To enter as a Clydesdale or Athena you must indicate your preference during the completion of the entry form while signing up for the race.

NOTE: If you meet the weight requirements of this category you are not required to enter as a Clydesdale/Athena. It is up to the individual racer to select, the Clydesdale/Athena or the Age Group category. A Clydesdale/Athena will not be eligible for duplicate or age group awards.

ENTRY FEES AND DUE DATES  
Due Dates Entry Fee
Until March 2nd $30
Between March 3rd - May 18th $40
Race day, May 19th
(or waiting list price)		 $50

Upgrade to moisture management technical shirt. Included in the registration fee is a 100% cotton race shirt.

To guarantee getting a shirt and or a specific size, registration must be received by April 20th for technical shirts and by May 11th for cotton shirts. Shirts and sizes will be available on a first-come first-serve basis after these dates.

 $5

Refund Policy

ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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