Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Hopkinsville, KY

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Hopkinsville, KY
Venue
100 Justice Way
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $89.00
Events
Hoptown Half Marathon, Hoptown 5K
Includes
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
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The Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K takes place at 100 Justice Way in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on October 17, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a half marathon, giving runners flexibility in choosing their race distance. The event starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $30 to $89 depending on your distance selection and registration timing. If you're traveling to compete, you'll want accommodations within reasonable driving distance of the venue so you can arrive fresh and ready for an early morning start.

From the Race Organizer
The 8th Annual Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K is a joint road race through Hopkinsville, KY, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The updated Half Marathon and 5K courses will Start and Finish in the front of the iconic Christian County Justice Center. The 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. The race Start/Finish line and race day packet pickup is in front of the Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Hopkinsville, KY?

Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Hopkinsville, KY takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Where is Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Hopkinsville, KY held?

Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Hopkinsville, KY is held at 100 Justice Way in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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