2nd Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Marion, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the vibrant community of Marion, Illinois! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 AM on the grounds of the Community of Faith Church, located at 5208 Meadowland Parkway. Participants can look forward to a flat, fast course that’s perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. The day begins with registration opening at 9:00 AM, followed by a pre-event gathering at 9:45 AM, ensuring everyone is ready for a fantastic time.
The 5K event is designed to promote community spirit while supporting the Herrin House of Hope and Hands of Hope foundation's important initiatives, including meal programs and job training services. Families are encouraged to bring their kids for the 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run, which starts shortly after the main race. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, along with special recognitions for kids, this event promises fun for everyone! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and community togetherness. Register now and be a part of something wonderful!
The 5K event is designed to promote community spirit while supporting the Herrin House of Hope and Hands of Hope foundation's important initiatives, including meal programs and job training services. Families are encouraged to bring their kids for the 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run, which starts shortly after the main race. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, along with special recognitions for kids, this event promises fun for everyone! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and community togetherness. Register now and be a part of something wonderful!
Organiser's Description
2ND ANNUAL
HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN
& KIDS FUN RUN
REGISTRATION TABLE OPENS 9:00 A.M.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @9:00 A.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @ 9:45 P.M., Event Starts @10:00 A.M.
_ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE & HANDS OF HOPE FOUNDATIONS OPERATIONS IN HERRIN, INCLUDING OUR MEAL PROGRAM, THRIFT STORE, FOOD DISTRIBUTION CTR., CHILDRENS SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM, AMERICORPS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, GED PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH J.A. LOGAN AND OUR FUTURE PHASE 2 PLANS TO LAUNCH THE NEW HOPE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CTR, HOPE COMMUNITY WELLNESS GAP CLINIC & HOPE EMERGENCY SHELTER._
https://www.hopefestevent.org
TIME SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:45 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS
9:45 A.M. PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
10:00 A.M. 5K RUN START
10:01 A.M. 5K WALK START
10:05 A.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN BRIEFING
10:15 A.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:
9:00 A.M. TILL 9:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2025 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: _(Fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Race Day Wristband for Admission for you to enjoy Hope Fest after the Race 10a-6p)_
$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 9:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
_**Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Wednesday, September 3 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 10 YEAR 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)
* 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 9:00 A.M.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @9:00 A.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @ 9:45 P.M., Event Starts @10:00 A.M.
_ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE & HANDS OF HOPE FOUNDATIONS OPERATIONS IN HERRIN, INCLUDING OUR MEAL PROGRAM, THRIFT STORE, FOOD DISTRIBUTION CTR., CHILDRENS SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM, AMERICORPS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, GED PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH J.A. LOGAN AND OUR FUTURE PHASE 2 PLANS TO LAUNCH THE NEW HOPE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CTR, HOPE COMMUNITY WELLNESS GAP CLINIC & HOPE EMERGENCY SHELTER._
https://www.hopefestevent.org
TIME SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:45 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS
9:45 A.M. PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
10:00 A.M. 5K RUN START
10:01 A.M. 5K WALK START
10:05 A.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN BRIEFING
10:15 A.M. 1/2 Mile KIDS FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:
9:00 A.M. TILL 9:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2025 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: _(Fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Race Day Wristband for Admission for you to enjoy Hope Fest after the Race 10a-6p)_
$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 9:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
_**Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Wednesday, September 3 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 10 YEAR 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)
* 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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2nd Annual Hope Fest 5K Run for Hope
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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. -
2nd Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk for Hope
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:01AM CDT)
$27.50
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. -
2nd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:15AM CDT)
$16.90
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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