
St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run is a running race on May 28, 2027 in Marion, IA, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
From the Organizer
****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.
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.
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Rapids #1, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
41,690
as of 2023
City Elevation
805 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run
May 28, 2027