Operation Jake
About this race
Join us for our 1st Annual 5K Run or Walk, Operation: Jake.
What is Down the Leash Service Dogs?
A 501(C)3 Veteran ran Non-Profit Organization that provides an environment for our nations heroes to not only train their Service Dogs, but also provides a safe environment with a family like atmosphere. Down the Leash Service Dogs teaches basic and advanced dog handling skills where the Veteran works alongside their service partner, building a bond as they go.
When is the Race?
Saturday October 10th 2026, we are excited to once again be hosting the race at the Herrin Park District Park in Herrin, Illinois, who has welcomed us back with open arms.
The Race will begin with packet pickup at 9am, followed by an Opening Ceremony with a Presention of Colors at 10:30am. The race will begin immediately following the completion of the opening ceremony.
Stay Tuned for an announcement on other fun things we have planned for the day of the race!
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Running
Operation Jake 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Herrin, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:25 PM local time (CDT) in Herrin on October 10, 2026 — 11h 25m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Other races near Herrin
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Operation Jake 5K Run And Walk
Runners Spooky Bingo
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Herrin
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Herrin 5K Races 7 races
- Herrin Running Calendar 2026 10 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Herrin events
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