Marion, IL
Race Details
Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Sep 12 2026 in Marion, IL (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-09-12
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Marion, IL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope | 5K | running_only | $25.00 | 9/12/2026 10:00 |
| 3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope | 5K | walking_only | $25.00 | 9/12/2026 10:01 |
| 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope | 1K | running_race | $15.00 | 9/12/2026 10:45 |
Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
3rd ANNUALHOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN& KID’S FUN RUNRegistration Table Opens 9:00 A.M.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @9:00 A.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @ 9:55 A.M., Event Starts @10:00 A.M.
All proceeds benefit the Herrin House of Hope & Hands of Hope Foundation’s Operations in Herrin, including our Meal program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Ctr., Children’s 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: 9:00-9:55 A.M. – REGISTRATION OPENS
9:55 A.M. – PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
10:00 A.M. – 5K RUN START
10:01 A.M. – 5K WALK START
10:40 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN BRIEFING
10:45 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE: 9:00 A.M. TILL 9:55 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 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)
$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 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 9:55 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)
KID’S ½ 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 FINISHER’S AWARD.
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)