OPERATION TROOPER 5K RUN AND WALK
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Herrin, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and energizing experience at the inaugural Operation Trooper 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Herrin, Williamson! This uplifting event is not just about running; it’s a community celebration aimed at supporting Down the Leash Service Dogs, a remarkable veteran-run nonprofit organization dedicated to providing training and support for service dogs.
Join us at Herrin Park, where the festivities kick off with runner check-in at 10 AM, followed by an inspiring opening ceremony at 10:30 AM. Lace up your shoes for the 5K run and walk, and enjoy family-friendly activities, including live music, after crossing the finish line. With awards presented immediately following the race, it’s a fantastic opportunity to come together, support our nation's heroes, and make a difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a worthy cause and create lasting memories in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere!
Join us at Herrin Park, where the festivities kick off with runner check-in at 10 AM, followed by an inspiring opening ceremony at 10:30 AM. Lace up your shoes for the 5K run and walk, and enjoy family-friendly activities, including live music, after crossing the finish line. With awards presented immediately following the race, it’s a fantastic opportunity to come together, support our nation's heroes, and make a difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a worthy cause and create lasting memories in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
A PAWSITIVE EVENT SUPPORTING A VERY WORTHY CAUSE! JOIN US IN SUPPORT OF DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS WITH OUR INAUGURAL 5K FUN RUN AND WALK.
DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS IS A 501(C)3 VETERAN RAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR NATIONS HEROS TEACHING THEM BASIC AND ADVANCED DOG HANDLING SKILLS FOR THEIR OWN SERVICE DOGS.
RACE DAY IS ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2025 WITH A RAIN DATE OF SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 , 2025. RUNNER CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 10AM. THE EVENT WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 AM WITH AN OPENING CEREMONY FEATURING A SHORT PRESENTATION. THE 5K RUN AND WALK WILL BEGIN AFTER, WITH AWARDS IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW. LIVE BAND AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW THE RACE.
THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HERRIN PARK LOCATED IN HERRIN, ILLINOIS
What is Down the Leash?
DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS IS MORE THAN JUST SERVICE DOG TRAINING. DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS ARE A FAMILY, A PLACE WHERE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN FEEL AT HOME, SUPPORTED, AND WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS... NOT JUST FOR THE DURATION OF DOG TRAINING, BUT FOR LIFE. WE ARE... A 501(C) NON-PROFIT THAT HAS HELPED OVER 60 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY IN THREE YEARS OF OPERATION. WE CURRENTLY TRAIN OUT OF THE MASONIC LODGE IN HERRIN ILLINOIS EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WE NEED... FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO HELP US TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR LOCAL VETERANS. THE COST TO TRAIN A SERVICE DOG CAN EXCEED $20,000 AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER VA BENEFITS. DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS COVERS ALL THE COSTS OF THE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR EACH PARTICIPENT.
DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS IS A 501(C)3 VETERAN RAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR NATIONS HEROS TEACHING THEM BASIC AND ADVANCED DOG HANDLING SKILLS FOR THEIR OWN SERVICE DOGS.
RACE DAY IS ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2025 WITH A RAIN DATE OF SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 , 2025. RUNNER CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 10AM. THE EVENT WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 AM WITH AN OPENING CEREMONY FEATURING A SHORT PRESENTATION. THE 5K RUN AND WALK WILL BEGIN AFTER, WITH AWARDS IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW. LIVE BAND AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW THE RACE.
THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HERRIN PARK LOCATED IN HERRIN, ILLINOIS
What is Down the Leash?
DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS IS MORE THAN JUST SERVICE DOG TRAINING. DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS ARE A FAMILY, A PLACE WHERE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN FEEL AT HOME, SUPPORTED, AND WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS... NOT JUST FOR THE DURATION OF DOG TRAINING, BUT FOR LIFE. WE ARE... A 501(C) NON-PROFIT THAT HAS HELPED OVER 60 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY IN THREE YEARS OF OPERATION. WE CURRENTLY TRAIN OUT OF THE MASONIC LODGE IN HERRIN ILLINOIS EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WE NEED... FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO HELP US TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR LOCAL VETERANS. THE COST TO TRAIN A SERVICE DOG CAN EXCEED $20,000 AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER VA BENEFITS. DOWN THE LEASH SERVICE DOGS COVERS ALL THE COSTS OF THE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR EACH PARTICIPENT.
OPERATION TROOPER 5K RUN AND WALK
