Operation Jake

OCT

10

2026

Run or walk Operation Jake 5K in Herrin on Oct 10, 2026, and support Down the Leash Service Dogs. A community event with a ceremonial start and packet pickup, welcoming runners and supporters of veterans and their service dogs.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Herrin, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

Operation Jake is a first annual 5K run or walk held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Herrin, Illinois. The event takes place at Herrin Park District Park, located at 1010 N 5th Street, Herrin, IL 62948. Registration for the listed event shows a price of $40, with the entry fee increasing after August 1, 2026. The day includes packet pickup, an opening ceremony with a Presentation of Colors, and the race will begin after the ceremony.

Charity and purpose

The event is associated with Down the Leash Service Dogs, a 501(c)(3) veteran-run nonprofit. The organization provides a training environment for veterans and their service dogs and teaches basic and advanced dog handling skills so veterans work alongside their service partners to build a bond. The race description indicates the event supports that organization and its activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Operation Jake 5k