Marcus Fair 5k 2026
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 110 S Locust St, Marcus, IA
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
Place: Meet at Marcus City Park/Swimming Pool – East side of Marcus Fairgrounds
Events: 5k run/walk and 1 mile run/walk (there are no divisions for the walk and no awards given for the 1 mile event)
Times: Registration/check in: starts at 7:00 am, ends 7:55 am
5k run/walk starts at 8:00 am; 1-mile run/walk starts at 8:05 am
Entry Fee: Early registration on or before July 26 is $20 per person.
Registration July 27 to the day of the event is $25 per person. Shirts are not guaranteed for NON-PRE-REGISTERED
runners. We will have a few extra but once they are gone, they are gone.
Fruit and water will be provided for all participants.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cherokee, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marcus, IA
City Elevation
1,474 ft
Nearest Airport
SUX
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field · 41 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 105 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Marcus Fair 5k 2026?
- Marcus Fair 5k 2026 is a running race held in Marcus, Iowa on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Marcus Fair 5k 2026?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Marcus, Iowa at 110 S Locust St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Marcus Fair 5k 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Marcus Fair 5k 2026
Aug 15, 2026