Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Location Hopkinsville, Kentucky
  • Price $32.80 - $84.74
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 7th Annual Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the charming city of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. This exciting event features a certified Half Marathon course that takes runners through the heart of downtown, picturesque residential areas, and the stunning countryside of Christian County. Participants will enjoy the unique experience of crossing the quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge—Kentucky's longest non-water bridge span—before returning to finish in the vibrant downtown area on the Hopkinsville Greenway/Rail Trail.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K offers something for everyone. Runners will receive a unique medal and a long-sleeve moisture-wicking performance shirt, making this a memorable race to add to your collection. Join us at the starting line located at 706 S. Main Street, right in front of the Municipal Building, and experience the warm hospitality and breathtaking scenery of west Kentucky. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate with fellow runners in Hoptown!

Organiser's Description

The 7TH ANNUAL HOPTOWN HALF MARATHON & 5K, sponsored by Planters Bank and Jennie Stuart Health, is a joint road race through Hopkinsville, KY, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025. The certified Half Marathon course winds through downtown Hopkinsville, residential areas, through beautiful Christian County countryside, and returns to finish downtown on the Hopkinsville Greenway/Rail Trail. The Half Marathon course also includes the unique quarter-mile Rail Trail bridge, the longest non-water bridge span in Kentucky.

Half Marathon and 5K runner packages include a unique medal and long-sleeve moisture-wicking performance shirt.

Come experience the beauty and charm of west Kentucky scenery and hospitality in Hopkinsville - or Hoptown as we call it - at the Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K.

Race starting line is at 706 S. Main Street in front of the Municipal Building in downtown Hopkinsville. Race day packet pickup is at the nearby Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Races

  • Hoptown Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $59.30

    Hoptown Half Marathon is a CERTIFIED race.
  • Hoptown 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:20AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • Virtual Hoptown Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.74 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    $84.74

    This option may be completed anytime, anywhere during the month of September.
  • Virtual Hoptown 5K

    Incl. $3.94 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    $52.94

  • Half Marathon- Rucking Division

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $59.30

    Participants are REQUIRED to weight IN before the start of the Race/Ruck and weigh OUT immediately post event. Ruck weight requirement: If you weigh > 150 lbs 20 lbs Ruck plate (or equivalent weight) If you weigh < 150 lbs 10 lbs Ruck plate (or equivalent weight)
  • 5K- Rucking Division

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:20AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Participants are REQUIRED to weight IN before the start of the Race/Ruck and weigh OUT immediately post event. Ruck weight requirement: If you weigh > 150 lbs 20 lbs Ruck plate (or equivalent weight) If you weigh < 150 lbs 10 lbs Ruck plate (or equivalent weight)

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706 S. Main Street, Hopkinsville, 42240, KY, United States

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