Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
- Date Sun 5th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Andover, Connecticut
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and uplifting experience at the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K, taking place on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026! Join fellow running enthusiasts in Andover, Connecticut, at 8:30 AM, with registration and number pick-up starting at 7:15 AM at the Andover Ben Franklin Parking Lot, located at 580 Lake Road. This spirited event honors the memory of Jim Hodges, a passionate runner who cherished the joy of running on the beautiful Rails to Trails.
Participants will enjoy a flat and wide trail that features an out-and-back course along the scenic Hop River Trail. While the focus of this race is on enjoyment rather than competition—there are no awards—runners will have the chance to connect with the community while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, managed by the Town of Andover Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fitness, community, and the love of running!
Participants will enjoy a flat and wide trail that features an out-and-back course along the scenic Hop River Trail. While the focus of this race is on enjoyment rather than competition—there are no awards—runners will have the chance to connect with the community while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail, managed by the Town of Andover Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fitness, community, and the love of running!
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
.
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 AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
**********************************************************
PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K WILL BENEFIT
*
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT
580 LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
.
5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL WILL START AND FINISH AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ 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
-
Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 5th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
580 Lake Rd, Andover, 06232, CT, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
