Honor Run - Marion

MAY
16
2026
A community event at Matter Park honoring military service with a 5K run and a 1 mile walk along the Mississinewa River. Proceeds support YMCA memberships and scholarships for military personnel.
Sat 16 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Honor Run - YMCA, Marion, Indiana

The Honor Run is a community event hosted by the Grant County Family YMCA at Matter Park in Marion, Indiana. It returns in May as an event of remembrance and gratitude for those who have served in the Armed Services. The event emphasizes reflection and respect while bringing the community together to honor military service.

Participants follow a course that runs along the Mississinewa River. Distances offered include:

  • 1 Mile
  • 3.1 Miles (5K)
  • 5 Km

Categories include adult and youth options for the 5K and 1 mile walk, a category for children five and under, and a category for active duty or veteran participants. Funds raised support the Grant County Family YMCA program that provides free memberships to active military personnel and financial scholarships to retired personnel.

The event traces back more than ten years and continues the spirit of the original Run for Freedom, focusing on remembrance, gratitude, and community unity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Walk