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Major Reid Nannen Memorial 5K

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5K · 1 mi · Walk

Jul 4, 2026 · Hopedale, Illinois, US

Annual tradition since 2025

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Please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.  All registration will be done online (on this site).  Save yourself time at pickup by having your registration done prior to arrival.

This 5K Run / Walk will honor U.S. Marine Major Reid B. Nannen, a Hopedale native, who gave his life in service while training at TOPGUN NAS in Fallon, Nevada on March 1, 2014.

Back for 2026 - 1 Mile Memorial Walk Signs
Join us in the opportunity to honor those we love during the 1 Mile Memorial Walk.  For just a $25 donation, we will have a yard sign created that honors and/or remembers someone that you love.  These signs will be placed along the race/walk course.  Please consider making this additional $25 donation!  Once you have completed your registration, we will contact you about who's name you would like on the sign.  Click on the DONATE Button to order your signs today!
Deadline for ordering yard signs is June 15.

Shirt Guarantee
You must register by June 15th to be guaranteed your shirt size.  (After June 15th, first come first serve based on availability.)

Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is on July 3, from 8am-7pm at the Hopedale Wellness Center.  Day of pickup will be at the race registration table.  Early pickup is strongly encouraged.

5K Overall Winners
* Fastest Male Runner (Gun Time) will receive a monetary award
* Fastest Female Runner (Gun Time) will receive a monetary award

5K Age Group Awards - Top 2 Male and Female in each Age Group (Based on Net Chip Time.  Your time starts when you cross the start line.)

  • 9 and under
  • 10-14
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80 and over

What you can expect:
1. A running course that takes you through the heart of Hopedale
2. Live-time results
3. Packet pick-up at the HWC July 3 from 8AM-7PM
4. Awards ceremony starting at 8:30am on the day of the race
5. Enjoy a post-race party with snacks and beverages

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