Miles for Marion

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Registration begins at 9am and the 5K starts at 10am.

Starting Location: Richland Road Church of Christ:  535 Richland Rd, Marion, OH 43302

The Block Party will immediately follow.

Run or walk your way to Downtown for the Miles for Marion Block Party. A beer and wine garden will be available, along with local food trucks. Enjoy corn hole and entertainment until 5pm! This is an event for everyone. Now is the time to get active in your community! Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome! Sorry, no pets!

Parking is available at the Marion First Church of the Nazarene, 233 W Church St, Marion, OH 43302., a bus will transport you to the starting line. 

All proceeds benefit the Go Buck$ program and Downtown Marion.

The GoBuck$ Scholarship provides incentives for K-12 students in Marion City and Marion County Schools to reach attendance and achievement goals throughout the school year. Tuition vouchers are given to students who perform the necessary requirements to reach these goals. The vouchers are then used toward tuition at The Ohio State University at Marion.

Downtown Marion Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Marion as a central hub of the community, restoring it to its former state of functionality, accessibility and profitability. Proceeds from Miles for Marion will be used to support the revitalization efforts of Downtown Marion Inc., with a portion specifically going to purchase updated Christmas decorations.