Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
- Date Sun 20th April 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Andover, Connecticut
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in the charming town of Andover, Connecticut! This uplifting event kicks off at 8:30 AM and offers a unique opportunity to run a flat and wide trail along the beautiful Hop River Trail. Participants will gather at the Ben Franklin parking lot on Lake Road for registration and number pick-up starting at 7:15 AM.
This special race is held in memory of Jim Hodges, a passionate runner who cherished the joy of running for its own sake. While there are no awards given, the true reward lies in supporting the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, with proceeds benefiting the Andover Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while contributing to a meaningful cause! Remember, registration closes on April 19 at 5 PM, so be sure to sign up early and get ready to hop into an unforgettable experience!
This special race is held in memory of Jim Hodges, a passionate runner who cherished the joy of running for its own sake. While there are no awards given, the true reward lies in supporting the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, with proceeds benefiting the Andover Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while contributing to a meaningful cause! Remember, registration closes on April 19 at 5 PM, so be sure to sign up early and get ready to hop into an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
"HOPPIN HODGES 5K -2025"
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 AT 8:30 AM
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION CLOSES SAT APRIL19 AT 5 PM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT ON 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 WILL START AND FINISH ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL AT BEN FRANKLIN IN ANDOVER CT
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
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PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K WILL BENEFIT
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THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 AT 8:30 AM
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION CLOSES SAT APRIL19 AT 5 PM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT ON LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
.
5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL WILL START AND FINISH ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL AT BEN FRANKLIN IN ANDOVER CT
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
**********************************************************
PROCEEDS FROM THE 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. $3.10 Fee
Sun 20th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDDONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
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