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 6-7PM at the St. Joseph Church parking lot or FRIDAY, May 29th 5:00-6:00PM.
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St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Marion, IA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Marion, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
