Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
- Date Sun 4th April 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Andover, Connecticut
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2027, in the scenic town of Andover, Connecticut! Kicking off at 9 AM, this exciting race will begin and end at the Ben Franklin Plumbing parking lot, located at 580 Lake Road. Registration and number pick-up open bright and early at 7:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
This 5K event is held in loving memory of Jim Hodges, a passionate runner who cherished the joy of running along the beautiful Rails to Trails paths. The course offers a flat and wide trail that follows an out-and-back route on the stunning Hop River Trail, featuring the picturesque covered bridge that Andover is known for. While there are no awards for this race, participants can take pride in knowing that all proceeds will directly benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, ensuring that this beloved path remains a community treasure for years to come. Remember, online registration is required and dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course to ensure a safe experience for all. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate fitness and community!
This 5K event is held in loving memory of Jim Hodges, a passionate runner who cherished the joy of running along the beautiful Rails to Trails paths. The course offers a flat and wide trail that follows an out-and-back route on the stunning Hop River Trail, featuring the picturesque covered bridge that Andover is known for. While there are no awards for this race, participants can take pride in knowing that all proceeds will directly benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, ensuring that this beloved path remains a community treasure for years to come. Remember, online registration is required and dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course to ensure a safe experience for all. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
"HOPPIN HODGES 5K -2027"
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2027 AT 9 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:30 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 $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due to safety and insurance issues.
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PROCEEDS FROM THE HODGES 5K WILL BENEFIT
*
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2027 AT 9 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:30 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT
580 LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
.
5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL RSCE WILL START AND FINISH AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL INCLUDING RUNNING OVER
THE TREASURED COVERED BRIDGE IN ANDOVER.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ 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
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 4th April 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 11 DECDONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
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