Hops Half Marathon
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 1 Mile Family Fun Run · Virtual Half Marathon
From the Organizer
The Hops Half is a one-of-a-kind half marathon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, bringing together the local running community for a memorable race centered around connection, purpose, and a post-run celebration. Set for October 24, 2026, this 13.1-mile event blends scenic routes with a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere, all while supporting the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County. Built on the belief that every runner has a story, the Hops Half embraces its tagline, “Miles with Meaning,” encouraging participants to run not just for a finish time, but for a cause that gives back to the community. Please note this will be a 3.5 hr cut off run. This is to ensure all runners are safely back before the Hops Springs festival starts.
🏁 Hops Half Awards
🏆 Award Categories
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Masters (40+) Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
14–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70+
📋 Awards Rules
Overall awards are based on gun time.
Age group awards are based on chip time.
No double dipping: Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.
Age groups are determined by age on race day.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in each category.
Participants must complete the full course to be eligible for awards.
There will be 3 aide stations that you will pass 2 times.
Along the course mile 2 and mile 6 will have a porta potty.
Please join us after the race for the Hops Spring Fall Festival. 18 bands and 70 food/craft vendors will be out there to celebrate with you. No charge for the festival and the first beverage is on us!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Murfreesboro 5 N, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Murfreesboro, TN
Population
157,547
as of 2023
Elevation
578 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hops Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
138
Days to train
- Race
- Hops Half Marathon
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hops Half Marathon?
- Hops Half Marathon is a running race held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hops Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at 6790 John Bragg Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hops Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hops Half Marathon
Oct 24, 2026