9th Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5K

  • Date Sat 19th April 2025
  • Time 9:00AM PDT
  • Location Antioch, California
  • Price Free - $48.70
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 9th Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in beautiful Antioch, Contra Costa! This festive event promises a delightful experience for runners of all ages and abilities as they dash through the scenic Corteva Wetlands Preserve. Whether you choose to sprint like the Hare or take it slow and steady like the Tortoise, you'll enjoy a timed 5K run where every participant is rewarded with a Finisher's Medal and a Bunny Hop T-Shirt if registered by March 28, 2025.

Join the community spirit with a Kids Kwik Dash and an Easter Egg Hunt following the race, making it a perfect day for family fun! The Bunny Hop 5K starts at approximately 9:00 AM, so plan to arrive by 8:00 AM for ample parking and to soak in the excitement. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, with a special awards ceremony after the races. Don't miss this chance to support local scholarships while enjoying a vibrant spring day filled with camaraderie and celebration!

Organiser's Description

PLEASE JOIN THE ANTIOCH ROTARY BUNNY HOP 5K ON APRIL 19, 2025 (THE DAY BEFORE EASTER).

Here we go Hopping again!!!

Spring time is upon us and the Easter Bunny should have been training all winter to reclaim the age old tale against the tortoise. This coming year we invite participants to run like the Hare or pace yourself steady to victory like the Tortoise. Participants will get a Finisher's Medal and are guaranteed a Bunny Hop T-Shirt if you register before March 28, 2025. If you like to be part of community video please email your picture to [email protected]. Like us and see up to date notices on Facebook @AntiochBunnyHop5K

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(1) PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT FLEET FEET SPORTS IN BRENTWOOD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH FROM 3-7PM. There will also be same-day Packet Pick-up on Saturday, April 19th from 7:15 - 8:25 a.m. Beat the confusion & crowds on Saturday by passing by Fleet Feet Sports on Friday!

(2) THIS 5K FUN RUN IS A TIMED EVENT. ACCURATE TIMING IS PROVIDED BY THE E-TAG ATTACHED ON THE BACK OF YOUR RACE BIB - YOUR TIME STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE SENSOR AND YOU FINISH WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE SENSOR. RACE TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED BY FORD TIMING.

All Finishers will receive a BunnyHop 5K Medal. First Place Overall in Men's & Women's will receive a plaque, and a Gift Card.

Age Group Medals will go to the Top 3 in each of these Age Groups: 9 and under,
10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70 and up.

AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER THE KIDS KWIK DASH & EASTER EGG HUNT APPROXIMATELY 11:10AM

(3) The 5K Course is entirely within Corteva Wetlands Preserve and the surface is mostly gravel and grass paths. Because of this we do not recommend bringing strollers or wagons unless you are prepared to carry these over some barriers and over the uneven terrain.

(4) We love our furry friends too, but we do not advise that you bring dogs to this fun run for safety reasons.

(5) THE BUNNY HOP START LINE IS ABOUT 3/4 MILE FROM THE ANTIOCH MARINA FESTIVAL/PARKING AREA - PLEASE PLAN ON A 2030-MINUTE NATURE WALK! PLAN ON ARRIVING AT THE ANTIOCH MARINA BY 8:00 A.M. - THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF PARKING AND PORTA POTTIES. START TIME WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 9:00AM

(6) This Race will happen Rain or Shine!

(7) FOR RUNNERS OF ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE ANTIOCH MARINA BY 7:30AM TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BIBS AND GOODYBAGS - THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL AREA FOR AUSD-SPONSORED RUNNERS.

(8) Because of the size of the Event, we will not have a "Bag Drop"

(9) The KIDS KWIK DASH will take place at the Antioch Marina Parking Lot at approximately 10:30am

(10) The Easter Egg Hunt will follow the Kids Kwik Dash

The Rotary Club of Antioch is a non-profit volunteer civic organization servicing the local community for over 75 years. Some of the projects include Girls Empowerment Project, Boys King Conference, Community Beautification, and Assisting Seniors in the Community with home repairs. The Bunny Hop 5k proceeds will directly go toward scholarships at the local high schools. If you would like to learn more about the Rotary Club of Antioch please visit www.antiochrotary.net

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk/Hop

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th April 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    After a 3/4 mile warm-up hop (allow 20-30 minutes)from the Antioch Marina Parking Lot to the Start Line within the Corteva Agrisciences Wetlands, you will take off on a flat packed dirt/gravel track for a Fun 5Km (3.1 miles)! This can be a Pre-Easter Fun Run for you, your friends, and your family! If you are competitive, this is a flat fast course! This event will go Rain or Shine! There will be water and snacks at the Finish Line along with a Fun Festival to greet you at the Antioch Marina. Our Sponsors will have booths and will be giving out goodies for the runners! Please plan to arrive around 8:00am to be able to make it to the Start Line before 9:00am
  • Bunny Hop Kid's Kwik Dash

    Sat 19th April 2025 (10:30AM PDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Fun, Free Event for our Young Bunny Hoppers under 5 years of age. If you register your Kid before March 27, he/she will have a Custom-made Race Bib to wear for the Dash! This fun and fast race will be held at the Parking Lot of Antioch Marina at 10:30a.m. immediately before the Awards Ceremonies for the Antioch Bunny Hop 5K runners.

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5 Marina Paza, Antioch, 94509, CA, United States

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