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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat October 17, 2026
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Expo/Friday Packet Pickup

Expo

October 16, 2026

Details

Help new participants register for the race, as well as help out with packet pickup for registered runners. Position may require some light lifting, up to 30 pounds.

Race Day

Race Day- Packet Pickup

October 17, 2026

Details

Help new participants register for the race, as well as help out with packet pickup for registered runners. Position may require some light lifting, up to 30 pounds.

Location

Justice Center Parking Lot
100 Justice Way

Course Marshal

October 17, 2026

Details

Course Marshals will direct runners and ensure their safety along the route. Duties include a proper understanding of the course, being able to stop pedestrian and/or traffic while runners cross. Standing for long periods of time is required.

Race Day- Miscellaneous

October 17, 2026

Details

Help as needed on race day, handing out medals, snacks, and water, direct runners to results booth, porta-pots, etc. Position may require long periods of standing, and/or some light lifting, up to 30 pounds.

Cheer Teams

Request a Cheer Team

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Enter your information through the VOLUNTEER button here and someone will be in touch!

Location

Along the course

Water Stations

Water Station #1-

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

You must sign your group up through the website if you would like to enter the competition, so that we'll be able to list your names for the runner's to vote.

Location

Near mile 1 of Half-Marathon
Canton St. on sidewalk in front of CCHD

Water Station #2-

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near mile 2 of Half Marathon
On Canton Pike by phone boxes @ Singletree Dr.

Water Station #3- New Work Fellowship

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near mile 4 of Half Marathon
New Work Fellowship Parking lot

Water Station #4-

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near Mile 5 of Half Marathon
On Hopkinsville Bypass by entrance to Eagle Way Church of Christ

Water Station #5-

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near mile 6 of the Half Marathon
On Hopkinsville Bypass across from Living Hope Church

Water Station #6- Hopkinsville Jaycees

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Between mile 7 & 8 of the Half Marathon
On Hopkinsville Bypass by Keeton Dr.

Water Station #8- Rotary Club of Hopkinsville

October 17, 2026

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near mile 11 of the Half Marathon
On Greenway Rail Trail at Pardue Ln Trail head

Water Station #9- Gracey Gang

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Cash prizes are awarded to the top FIVE (5) water stations & cheer teams! Runners will be voting on their favorite cheer group. Perfect for groups and organizations!

Volunteers are encouraged to come up with a theme, make signs, act silly, wear costumes, do happy dances, and cheer. We're counting on you to help keep the runners motivated and encouraged! Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Near mile 12 of Half Marathon & Mile 2 of 5K route
On Greenway Rail Trail & Richard St.

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