Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K
Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Hopkinsville, KY, with entry fees from $50 to $79.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$79
- Sport
- Running
From the 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.
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hopkinsville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hopkinsville, KY
Population
31,011
as of 2023
City Elevation
532 ft
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 63 mi
Major Hub
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 68 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
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Waiting For?
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86
Days to train
- Race
- Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K
Oct 17, 2026