Event Description

The Inaugural Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Planters Bank (half) and Jennie Stuart Health (5K) is a joint road race through Hopkinsville, KY.  The course winds through downtown Hoptown, residential areas, through beautiful Christian County countryside and returns to finish downtown on our popular new Greenway/Rail Trail.  Couple this great race layout with Saturday's Hoptown Harvest Fest and Bourbon celebrations (also held downtown) and you'll have a fabulous race experience.  Proceeds from the race and associated events (Friday Expo) benefit the non-profit partners of the United Way of the Pennyrile. 

Half marathon runner package includes a beautiful medal and comfortable 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, presented by Planters Bank and Jennie Stuart Health.

Race starting line is at 1001 S. Main Street in downtown Hopkinsville.  Race day registration and packet pickup is at the nearby Christian County Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY  42240.