Operation Hope & Hunger – 5K to 50 Mile Virtual Challenge
- Date Tue 11th November 2025 - Thu 25th December 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $6.30 - $107.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1km, 5km, 10km, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the Operation Hope & Hunger – 5K to 50 Mile Virtual Challenge, taking place from November 11 to December 25, 2025, in Herrin, Williamson! This inspiring event is dedicated to supporting the Herrin House of Hope, a vital community resource providing meals and assistance to families in need. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or the ultimate 50-mile challenge.
Whether you're walking, running, or rucking, every step you take helps feed hope and ensures that those in need have access to food and support. With options for individual and family registrations, it’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with friends and loved ones while making a meaningful impact. By joining this virtual challenge, you’ll not only challenge yourself but also contribute to the Herrin House of Hope's mission of compassion and generosity. Let’s lace up our shoes and turn miles into meals—together, we can make a difference in our community!
Whether you're walking, running, or rucking, every step you take helps feed hope and ensures that those in need have access to food and support. With options for individual and family registrations, it’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with friends and loved ones while making a meaningful impact. By joining this virtual challenge, you’ll not only challenge yourself but also contribute to the Herrin House of Hope's mission of compassion and generosity. Let’s lace up our shoes and turn miles into meals—together, we can make a difference in our community!
Organiser's Description
Operation Hope & Hunger 5K to 50 Mile Virtual Run/Walk for Herrin House of Hope
Hosted by Shirts For Vets
Benefiting Herrin House of Hope Herrin, Illinois
Distances: 5K 10K Half Marathon Marathon 50 Mile Challenge
Description
In communities across Southern Illinois, too many families are facing the impossible choice between paying bills and putting food on the table. Herrin House of Hope has been a cornerstone of compassion offering hot meals, groceries, and dignity to neighbors in need.
Now, Shirts For Vets is stepping up to support their mission with Operation Hope & Hunger, a virtual run/walk designed to bring our region together for a common cause feeding hope, one mile at a time.
Whether you walk a 5K, run a marathon, or take on the 50-mile challenge, every step you take helps ensure someone else gets to share a meal. Each registration fuels Herrin House of Hopes kitchen, pantry, and outreach programs providing food, friendship, and faith to those who need it most.
Lets show what Southern Illinois can do when we stand together. Lace up your shoes, grab your friends and family, and help us turn miles into meals for Herrin House of Hope.
Event Highlights
Participate from anywhere walk, run, ruck, or row.
Choose your challenge: 5K to 50 Miles.
All proceeds directly benefit Herrin House of Hope and its food pantry programs.
Every participant receives a commemorative digital bib.
Team and family registration available because giving back is better together.
Hosted By: Shirts For Vets
A veteran-founded organization committed to service beyond the uniform. Through events like this, we continue our mission to Gear Up & Give Back, helping local nonprofits create lasting impact in their communities.
Together, we can bring hope to Herrin and make sure every plate is full.
Hosted by Shirts For Vets
Benefiting Herrin House of Hope Herrin, Illinois
Distances: 5K 10K Half Marathon Marathon 50 Mile Challenge
Description
In communities across Southern Illinois, too many families are facing the impossible choice between paying bills and putting food on the table. Herrin House of Hope has been a cornerstone of compassion offering hot meals, groceries, and dignity to neighbors in need.
Now, Shirts For Vets is stepping up to support their mission with Operation Hope & Hunger, a virtual run/walk designed to bring our region together for a common cause feeding hope, one mile at a time.
Whether you walk a 5K, run a marathon, or take on the 50-mile challenge, every step you take helps ensure someone else gets to share a meal. Each registration fuels Herrin House of Hopes kitchen, pantry, and outreach programs providing food, friendship, and faith to those who need it most.
Lets show what Southern Illinois can do when we stand together. Lace up your shoes, grab your friends and family, and help us turn miles into meals for Herrin House of Hope.
Event Highlights
Participate from anywhere walk, run, ruck, or row.
Choose your challenge: 5K to 50 Miles.
All proceeds directly benefit Herrin House of Hope and its food pantry programs.
Every participant receives a commemorative digital bib.
Team and family registration available because giving back is better together.
Hosted By: Shirts For Vets
A veteran-founded organization committed to service beyond the uniform. Through events like this, we continue our mission to Gear Up & Give Back, helping local nonprofits create lasting impact in their communities.
Together, we can bring hope to Herrin and make sure every plate is full.
Races
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1K FUNdraiser Event
Incl. $1.30 Fee
$6.30
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Run/Walk Feed a Family 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROW -
10K Challenge Double the Distance, Double the Difference
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROW -
Half Marathon Miles of Hope
Incl. $3.70 Fee
$48.70
OPENS TOMORROW -
Full Marathon Operation Full Plates
Incl. $4.30 Fee
$59.30
OPENS TOMORROW -
50-Mile Challenge the Veterans Mission
Incl. $4.90 Fee
$69.90
OPENS TOMORROW -
Family or Team Division March Together 100 Miles
Incl. $7.00 Fee
$107.00
OPENS TOMORROW
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