Sat, Oct 10, 2026

OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK

Herrin, IL

Opens May 12, 2027Annual since at least 2025

About the OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK

The course runs through Herrin Park. The terrain is park ground, which tends to be flat and easy to navigate at any pace. This one is tied to a local nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans, so the crowd skews toward people who care about that mission, and the atmosphere reflects it.

Race morning starts with check-in and packet pickup, followed by an opening ceremony with a short presentation before the field heads out. A live band and family activities fill the time after the race wraps.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

53finishers

0:30winner

0:52median

30:05cutoff

Top 3: Lucas Patterson (30:05) · Karsen Hexamer (0:30) · Tamiko Mueller (0:31)

The OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/10/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK

Will I finish last at the OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 0:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 30:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK a good first 5K?

It is a small race (53 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK?

The 5K winner ran 0:30 while the median finisher took 0:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.