In 218 days · Fri, May 28, 2027
Don't let race day sneak up
One email during race week. That's it.
Friday, May 28th, 2027
1790 14th Street, Marion IA
5K
57–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
64–84°F
dry
2025
52–66°F
dry
2024
53–68°F
dry
2023
57–80°F
dry
2022
55–77°F
dry
2021
45–49°F
dry
2020
59–74°F
rain
2019
55–64°F
rain
2018
67–90°F
dry
2017
56–74°F
dry
Best months to race in Iowa →
About this race
****Manual Registration 5:00-6:00pm at final check in before the race
****Online Registration closed at 6:00am on 5/29
Celebrate the start of St. Joseph Fun Days by participating in the 5K Race or Kids Fun Run on the evening of May 29th! This year's event will kick off with a Kids Fun Run for children 10 and under at 6:30PM, followed by the 5K Race at 7:00PM. For the 5K race prizes will be awarded for the top overall male and female finishers, top age group finishers, and random finishers.
THE START/FINISH LINE WILL AGAIN BE ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS, NEAR THE BINGO TENT. RUNNERS WILL NOW START AND FINISH IN THE HEART OF THE FUN !
Kids Fun Run Route (~0.5 mi.):
Following the race, participants are invited to enjoy all that St. Joseph Fun Days has to offer. Additional details about St. Joseph Fun Days can be found at www.stjosephfundays.org/.
No Shirt Guaranteed if registered after 5/15/2025!
Packet Pick-Up will be available THURSDAY, May 28th from 5:30-6:30PM at the St. Joseph Church parking lot or FRIDAY, May 29th 5:00-6:00PM by the start line.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Marion to train with before race day.
See all run clubs near Marion →Suggested Races
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.