1st Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Location Marion, Illinois
- Price $15.00 - $25.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 1st Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 in Marion, Williamson. The event, organized by the Hands of Hope Foundation and the Herrin House of Hope, aims to benefit the Phase 2 projects including the Hope Community Wellness Gap Clinic and the Hope Emergency Shelter in Herrin, IL. Registration opens at 12:00 PM, with the 5K Run starting at 1:00 PM followed by the 5K Walk and the Kids Fun Run. The course is flat and fast, perfect for all levels of participants. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each age group, as well as to the top three walkers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a fun-filled day with the entire family!
Organiser's Description
1ST ANNUAL
HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN
& KIDS FUN RUN
REGISTRATION TABLE OPENS 12:00 NOON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @12:00 P.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @12:45 P.M., Event Starts @1:00 P.M.
_PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PHASE 2 PROJECTS: HOPE COMMUNITY WELLNESS GAP CLINIC, HOPE EMERGENCY SHELTER & COMMODITIES DIST. CTR IN HERRIN, IL OPERATED BY A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HANDS OF HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE BOTH 501(C)3 NON-FOR-PROFITS ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY._
https://www.hopefestevent.org
TIME SCHEDULE:
12:00-12:45 P.M. REGISTRATION OPENS
12:45 P.M. PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
1:00 P.M. 5K RUN START
1:01 P.M. 5K WALK START
1:05 P.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN BRIEFING
1:15 P.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:
12:00 P.M. (Noon) TILL 12:45 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2025 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: _(fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Wristband for Admission for you & your immediate Household to enjoy the Hope Fest Music Festival running the same day 2-10 P.M.)_
$25 5K Pre-Paid on Runsignup.com (*Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt) or Can Pay On-site Day of the Race (*As Supplies are Available)
$15 KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 12:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
_*Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Friday, October 18 on our Runsignup.com or by mail to receive the Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt. On-site Day of the Race Registration will receive the 5K Shirt as supplies are available) _
LOCATION:
On the Grounds of COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH, 5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL 62959 _(Near the Airport 300 Yds on the SE corner off Rt #13 & #148)_
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE:
VERY FLAT, FAST, ALL ASPHALT or CONCRETE COURSE.
AWARDS:
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP:
9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & OVER
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): SPECIAL AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE KID'S FUN RUN FINISHERS
EACH KID'S FUN RUN FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS AWARD.
HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN
& KIDS FUN RUN
REGISTRATION TABLE OPENS 12:00 NOON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @12:00 P.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @12:45 P.M., Event Starts @1:00 P.M.
_PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PHASE 2 PROJECTS: HOPE COMMUNITY WELLNESS GAP CLINIC, HOPE EMERGENCY SHELTER & COMMODITIES DIST. CTR IN HERRIN, IL OPERATED BY A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HANDS OF HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE BOTH 501(C)3 NON-FOR-PROFITS ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY._
https://www.hopefestevent.org
TIME SCHEDULE:
12:00-12:45 P.M. REGISTRATION OPENS
12:45 P.M. PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
1:00 P.M. 5K RUN START
1:01 P.M. 5K WALK START
1:05 P.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN BRIEFING
1:15 P.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:
12:00 P.M. (Noon) TILL 12:45 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2025 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: _(fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Wristband for Admission for you & your immediate Household to enjoy the Hope Fest Music Festival running the same day 2-10 P.M.)_
$25 5K Pre-Paid on Runsignup.com (*Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt) or Can Pay On-site Day of the Race (*As Supplies are Available)
$15 KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 12:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
_*Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Friday, October 18 on our Runsignup.com or by mail to receive the Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt. On-site Day of the Race Registration will receive the 5K Shirt as supplies are available) _
LOCATION:
On the Grounds of COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH, 5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL 62959 _(Near the Airport 300 Yds on the SE corner off Rt #13 & #148)_
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE:
VERY FLAT, FAST, ALL ASPHALT or CONCRETE COURSE.
AWARDS:
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP:
9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & OVER
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): SPECIAL AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE KID'S FUN RUN FINISHERS
EACH KID'S FUN RUN FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS AWARD.
Races
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1st Annual Hope Fest 5K Run for Hope
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$25.00
The Event will take part as a part of the Sat, Oct 26 HOPE FEST Christian Rock & Alternative Music Fest running from 2-10pm all benefitting the PHASE 2 PROJECT. HOPE FEST 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Run is for the benefit of the Hands of Hope Foundation & Herrin House of Hope's new PHASE 2 PROJECT, which includes the development of our new Herrin House of Hope Commodities Distribution Center, Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & GAP Mobile Clinic & Hope Emergency Shelter being developed at 116 N. 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948. These will run alongside our current Herrin House of Hope Meal Program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Program, Children's Summer Feeding Program, AmeriCorps Job Training Program and GED Program in Partnership with J.A. Logan at 112 N.14th St., Herrin, IL. 62948, These programs began in 2012, and PHASE 2 PROJECT includes the purchase, renovation of the sister building and the development of the new programs list above. -
1st Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk for Hope
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$25.00
The Event will take part as a part of the Sat, Oct 26 HOPE FEST Christian Rock & Alternative Music Fest running from 2-10pm all benefitting the PHASE 2 PROJECT. HOPE FEST 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Run is for the benefit of the Hands of Hope Foundation & Herrin House of Hope's new PHASE 2 PROJECT, which includes the development of our new Herrin House of Hope Commodities Distribution Center, Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & GAP Mobile Clinic & Hope Emergency Shelter being developed at 116 N. 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948. These will run alongside our current Herrin House of Hope Meal Program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Program, Children's Summer Feeding Program, AmeriCorps Job Training Program and GED Program in Partnership with J.A. Logan at 112 N.14th St., Herrin, IL. 62948, These programs began in 2012, and PHASE 2 PROJECT includes the purchase, renovation of the sister building and the development of the new programs list above. -
1st Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope
Sat 26th October 2024
$15.00
The Event will take part as a part of the Sat, Oct 26 HOPE FEST Christian Rock & Alternative Music Fest running from 2-10pm all benefitting the PHASE 2 PROJECT. HOPE FEST 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Run is for the benefit of the Hands of Hope Foundation & Herrin House of Hope's new PHASE 2 PROJECT, which includes the development of our new Herrin House of Hope Commodities Distribution Center, Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & GAP Mobile Clinic & Hope Emergency Shelter being developed at 116 N. 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948. These will run alongside our current Herrin House of Hope Meal Program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Program, Children's Summer Feeding Program, AmeriCorps Job Training Program and GED Program in Partnership with J.A. Logan at 112 N.14th St., Herrin, IL. 62948, These programs began in 2012, and PHASE 2 PROJECT includes the purchase, renovation of the sister building and the development of the new programs list above.
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