Local residents gathered on Saturday morning for the annual 'Run for Hope' charity marathon. Over 500 participants completed the 10-kilometer course, raising an impressive \(25,000 for the city's homeless shelter. The event, which started at 8:00 AM from Central Park, concluded with a small ceremony at the Town Hall Square.
How much money was raised during the 'Run for Hope' event?
A) \) 500
B) \(10,000
C) \) 25,000
D) $8,000