5K Half Marathon

Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Entry fee: From $50
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Hoptown Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$79$85 after Sep 27, 2026	–
Hoptown 5K	5K	Oct 17, 20268:20 AM	$50$55 after Sep 27, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Hoptown Half Marathon: $85 until Oct 16, then $89 until Oct 17.
Hoptown 5K: $55 until Oct 16, then $59 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $79, entry is about 22 percent above a typical half marathon in Kentucky, which costs $65 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Kentucky runs 2:18:07, about 10:32 a mile, based on 26 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:07:05.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the Hoptown Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 17 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Race Shirts - 2026

2026 5K Race Shirt 2026 Half Marathon Race Shirt.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

How do I register? Registration is available online through October 17, 2026. Is there a limit to the number of participants? No. Where do I pickup my packet? Packets may be picked up Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Thomas Street…

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Race details

Where: 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 540 feet
Included with entry: Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Distances: 5K, Half Marathon
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Sep 18, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?: At $79, entry is about 22 percent above a typical half marathon in Kentucky, which costs $65 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Half Marathon.
Where does it start?: 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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.

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