Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
- Date Sun 5th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Andover, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K, taking place on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in the charming town of Andover, Connecticut. Kicking off at 8:30 AM, participants can pick up their race numbers starting at 7:15 AM at the Ben Franklin parking lot located at 580 Lake Road. This exciting 5K event, held in loving memory of Jim Hodges, will benefit the Andover Parks & Recreation department, ensuring the preservation of the beautiful Hop River Trail.
Join fellow running enthusiasts on a flat and wide out-and-back course that not only offers a fantastic running experience but also features the iconic covered bridge in Andover. While there are no awards for this race, the true reward lies in participating for pure enjoyment and community spirit. Please note that dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course to ensure everyone's safety. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with a commitment to local conservation!
Join fellow running enthusiasts on a flat and wide out-and-back course that not only offers a fantastic running experience but also features the iconic covered bridge in Andover. While there are no awards for this race, the true reward lies in participating for pure enjoyment and community spirit. Please note that dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course to ensure everyone's safety. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with a commitment to local conservation!
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 $$$ ON RACE DAY
RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PINNED CLEARLY TO THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY.
Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due to safety and insurance issues.
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PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K WILL BENEFIT
*
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOP RIVER TRAIL PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS DEPARTMENT
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK UP OPENS AT 7:15 AM AT THE ANDOVER BEN FRANKLIN PARKING LOT
580 LAKE ROAD - ANDOVER CT
.
5K WILL BE IN MEMORY OF JIM HODGES AND WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN OF ANDOVER PARKS & REC TO HELP PRESERVE THE TRAIL. THERE ARE NO AWARDS AT THIS RACE. JIM HODGES LOVED RUNNING ON THE RAILS TO TRAILS. HE WAS HAPPY RUNNING JUST FOR THE PURE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
THE 5K FLAT AND WIDE TRAIL RSCE WILL START AND FINISH AT BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING IN ANDOVER CT AND RUN AN OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL INCLUDING RUNNING OVER
THE TREASURED COVERED BRIDGE IN ANDOVER.
IN PERSON 5K RACE ON THE HOP RIVER TRAIL IN ANDOVER CT
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
DONATE $$$ 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 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. $2.80 Fee
Sun 5th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
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