Hippity Hop 5K

  • Date Sat 19th April 2025
  • Time 11:00AM EST
  • Location Lansing, Michigan
  • Price $17.44 - $33.38
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to hop into spring with the 2025 Hippity Hop 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in beautiful Lansing, Ingham! This fun-filled event promises a day of excitement, featuring a scenic 5K run/walk starting near the entrance of Potter Park Zoo and following the picturesque Lansing River Trail. Participants can enjoy a chip-timed race that accommodates all fitness levels, with a convenient open start time from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM.

Beyond the run, families can delight in an Easter Egg Hunt and a variety of children's activities, including engaging programming from the Capital Area District Library and Home Depot - Okemos. Plus, each registered participant enjoys same-day free entry into the zoo! With discounts for groups and a virtual option for those who can't attend in person, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to support youth and families in Ingham County while creating unforgettable memories—register before midnight on April 18, 2025, and join us for a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Clean off those bunny ears and running shoes and get ready for the 2025 Hippity Hop 5K! This year's race is on April 19, 2025, and will include a 5K run/walk, Easter Egg Hunt, children's activities, and you-know-who...THE EASTER BUNNY! Your children can also enjoy activities with our friends from Capital Area District Library and Home Depot - Okemos! The 9th annual event will take place again at Potter Park Zoo. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS GET SAME-DAY FREE ENTRY INTO THE ZOO!! The 5K run/walk will start and finish near the entrance of the zoo and will go along the scenic Lansing River Trail. All proceeds go to youth and families in Ingham County. The Child Benefit Fund has been assisting at-risk families in Ingham County for over 40 years, providing funding for clothing, sports fees and equipment, emergency needs, extra-curricular activities, and holiday gifts for approximately 250-300 children per year. Make sure to register ahead of time, as registration will close at midnight on April 18, 2024, and WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS!

5K RUN/WALK: The 5K is chip-timed on a beautiful, scenic, and accurate course along the Lansing River Trail. All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. The race will have an open start time from 11:00 AM until 11:15 AM for convenience. If you are looking for a more competitive race, please be at the start line at 10:55 AM. Otherwise, you can start the race at your leisure. The entire course is paved, so it is stroller friendly.

VIRTUAL OPTION: Can't join us in person? We are also offering a VIRTUAL option. Run or walk with us from anywhere, anytime on April 19. We will ship the t-shirts and medals directly to you!

EASTER EGG HUNT: We are happy to have an Easter Egg Hunt again for this year's event! All children under 12 will need to register and will receive a bag, t-shirt, and a guaranteed minimum number of eggs from the egg course. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 AM and will be at the Tiger Den Pavilion.

FAMILY PRICING: Have other friends or family wishing to participate? Register with 3 or more people and receive a discount of $3 per registrant.

T-SHIRT: Unisex and kid sizes available.

MEDALS: Every participant in the 5K will get a finisher's medal, as well as awards for the top 2 in each age group! Age groups are 7 & under, 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74, and 75+. Please note that awards will only be given to attendees of the in-person event.

PACKET PICKUP: Packets can be picked up on Friday April 18, 2025 at the Tiger Den pavilion at the Potter Park Zoo from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, or as early as 8:30 AM the day of the event.

The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and posted on this website.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th April 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $28.06

    OPENS SOON
  • Kids 12 and Under 5K and Easter Egg Hunt

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $22.75

    OPENS SOON
  • 5K Run/Walk VIRTUAL OPTION

    Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.38

    OPENS SOON
    Medals and t-shirts will be mailed after the event.
  • 5k Run/Walk VIRTUAL OPTION Children Under 12

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.75

    OPENS SOON
    Medals and t-shirts will be mailed after the event.
  • Easter Egg Hunt ONLY

    Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $17.44

    OPENS SOON
    For children 12 and under only. If registering your child for both the Easter Egg Hunt and 5K, please register with "Kids 12 and Under 5K AND Easter Egg Hunt"

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Location

Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, 48912, MI, United States

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