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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Hopkinsville, KY
100 Justice Way, 42240
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Type
RUN
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At a glance

Discover the charm of "Hoptown" on a scenic course featuring downtown streets, rolling countryside, and Kentucky's longest non-water bridge.

  • Scenic

The 8th Annual Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K invites you to explore Hopkinsville, KY, affectionately known as Hoptown. This road race features updated courses that begin and end at the Christian County Justice Center. Runners will journey through downtown, residential areas, and the beautiful Christian County countryside. A highlight is the unique quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge, Kentucky's longest non-water bridge span. Experience west Kentucky's charm and hospitality on a course that blends urban and scenic landscapes.

What to expect

Run through downtown Hopkinsville and scenic Christian County countryside.Cross the unique quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge.Receive a unique medal and a long-sleeve moisture-wicking performance shirt.

Standout details

  • Unique quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge
  • Longest non-water bridge in Kentucky
  • Course through downtown and countryside
  • Long-sleeve performance shirt & medal

Perks & features

  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 8:20 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jan 15, 2026, 4:01 AM CST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $59.30

    Opens Jan 15, 2026, 4:01 AM CST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The 8th Annual Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K is a joint road race through Hopkinsville, KY, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The updated Half Marathon and 5K courses will Start and Finish in the front of the iconic Christian County Justice Center.

The Half Marathon course winds through downtown Hopkinsville, residential areas, through beautiful Christian County countryside, and returns to finish downtown on the Hopkinsville Greenway/Rail Trail. The Half Marathon course also includes the unique quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge, the longest non-water bridge span in Kentucky.

Half Marathon and 5K runner packages include a unique medal and long-sleeve moisture-wicking performance shirt.

Come experience the beauty and charm of west Kentucky scenery and hospitality in Hopkinsville - or Hoptown as we call it - at the Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K.

The race Start/Finish line and race day packet pickup is in front of the Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY  42240.

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