Easter Rabbit Hop 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $12 on Mar 14, 2027
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Rabbit 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $8$12 after Mar 14, 2027 | – |
| Easter Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and under | Kids | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $5$9 after Mar 14, 2027 | – |
| Easter Rabbit Hop 5k | 5K | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $15$19 after Mar 14, 2027 | 15 |
| Rabbit Hop 5k (Youth) | 8K | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $10$15 after Mar 14, 2027 | 15 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $12 on Mar 14, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Easter Rabbit 1 Mile: $8 until Mar 13, then $12 until Mar 26.
- Easter Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and under: $5 until Mar 13, then $9 until Mar 26.
- Easter Rabbit Hop 5k: $15 until Mar 13, then $19 until Mar 26.
- Rabbit Hop 5k (Youth): $10 until Mar 13, then $15 until Mar 26.
Online registration closes Mar 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 78 percent below a typical 8K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Easter Rabbit 1 Mile starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2022 (Apr 5, 2022), 2021 (Apr 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Easter Rabbit Hop 5k?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $12 on Mar 14, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $10, entry is about 78 percent below a typical 8K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
From the organizers
Statesville Soccer Complex on the greenway
Fast with slight elevation changes
5k and 1 Mile race at the Statesville Soccer complex open to everyone and part of a race series for 2026
Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.
This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series.
To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.
1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10
Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.
Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/6/2026 & 10/27/2026
Points will be earned as follows: