Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope · 3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope · 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope
From the Organizer
3rd ANNUAL
HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN
& KID’S FUN RUN
Registration 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.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Sewage Plt, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marion, IL
Population
16,796
as of 2023
Elevation
421 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run?
- Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Marion, Illinois on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Marion, Illinois at On the Grounds of COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH, Marion, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
Sep 12, 2026