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
Event summary
Get ready for an uplifting and impactful day as the inaugural OPERATION TROOPER 5K RUN AND WALK kicks off on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Herrin, Williamson, Illinois! This exciting event is not only a chance to get active but also supports a truly worthy cause: Down the Leash Service Dogs. This non-profit organization, run by veterans, is dedicated to training service dogs for our nation's heroes, ensuring they have the skills needed to handle their own service dogs.
Starting at 10:30 AM, participants can join in the fun with both a 5K run and walk, following an opening ceremony that will include a short presentation. Check-in and packet pick-up begin at 9 AM, so come early to soak in the positive atmosphere! After the race, enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, making it a perfect day for all. With awards presented immediately after the race, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Mark your calendars for this fantastic event that aims to improve the lives of local veterans while promoting community spirit!
Starting at 10:30 AM, participants can join in the fun with both a 5K run and walk, following an opening ceremony that will include a short presentation. Check-in and packet pick-up begin at 9 AM, so come early to soak in the positive atmosphere! After the race, enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, making it a perfect day for all. With awards presented immediately after the race, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Mark your calendars for this fantastic event that aims to improve the lives of local veterans while promoting community spirit!
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 AND PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9AM. 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 PARTICIPANT.
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 AND PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9AM. 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 PARTICIPANT.
OPERATION TROOPER 5K RUN AND WALK
