Description
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.
Race Contact Info
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Hoptown 5K Course Map (click here)
The course route map for the Hoptown 5K portion of the event is displayed with this link, as created on plotaroute.com.
Hoptown Half Marathon Course Map (click here)
The course route map for the Hoptown Half Marathon portion of the event is displayed with this link, as created on plotaroute.com.
Place
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.hoptownrec.com.
Race Shirts - 2025
Half Marathon Shirt - Front |
Half Marathon Shirt - Back |
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5K Shirt - Front |
5K Shirt - Back |
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Directions
The common Start/Finish line is located at the Christian County Justice Center at 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.
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