Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
- Date Sun 5th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Andover, Connecticut
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a memorable day of community spirit and outdoor fun at the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K! On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, join fellow runners and nature enthusiasts in Andover, Capitol, for this special event that honors the legacy of Jim Hodges. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with registration and number pick-up starting at 7:15 AM at the Ben Franklin parking lot located at 580 Lake Road, Andover, CT.
This 5K race features a flat and wide out-and-back course along the beautiful Hop River Trail, offering participants the chance to enjoy the scenic views, including a run over the cherished covered bridge in Andover. While there are no awards for this race, the true reward comes from the joy of running and supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the event will benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, ensuring that future generations can enjoy this lovely path. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate fitness, community, and the great outdoors!
This 5K race features a flat and wide out-and-back course along the beautiful Hop River Trail, offering participants the chance to enjoy the scenic views, including a run over the cherished covered bridge in Andover. While there are no awards for this race, the true reward comes from the joy of running and supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the event will benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, ensuring that future generations can enjoy this lovely path. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate fitness, community, and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
"HOPPIN HODGES 5K -2026"
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT
580 LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
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5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL RSCE WILL START AND FINISH AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL INCLUDING RUNNING OVER
THE TREASURED COVERED BRIDGE IN ANDOVER.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due to safety and insurance issues.
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PROCEEDS FROM THE HODGES 5K WILL BENEFIT
*
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT
580 LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
.
5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL RSCE WILL START AND FINISH AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL INCLUDING RUNNING OVER
THE TREASURED COVERED BRIDGE IN ANDOVER.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due to safety and insurance issues.
**********************************************************
PROCEEDS FROM THE HODGES 5K WILL BENEFIT
*
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
Races
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Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
Sun 5th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
CLOSEDDONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
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