Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run

Marion, Illinois hosts the 2nd Annual Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run on the grounds of Community of Faith Church. The event offers a flat, fast all-asphalt course for the 5K run or walk, plus a 1/2-mile kids’ fun run. A morning program includes a pre-event gathering and briefing, with registration and events routed in sequence.

Proceeds benefit the Herrin House of Hope & Hands of Hope Foundation’s operations in Herrin, supporting meal programs, a thrift store, food distribution, AmeriCorps job training, GED partnerships, and related initiatives. Registration includes a Hope Fest 5K T-shirt and a race-day wristband for festival access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.