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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat October 18, 2025 Directions

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Expo/Friday Packet Pickup

Expo

October 17, 2025

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 18, 2025

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 18, 2025

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 18, 2025

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 18, 2025

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-Judge Atkins

October 18, 2025

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 1 mile of Half
Cox Mill and Country Club

Water Station #4-Pennyroyal Center

October 18, 2025

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

On Gary Lane after turn from Cox Mill

Water Station #6- Hopkinsville Lion Club

October 18, 2025

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

Gary Lane/James Lyn Drive

Water Station #13-Hopkinsville Newcomers

October 18, 2025

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 3 of 5K
15th street and Bethel St.

Water Station #12- Hopkinsville Rotary Club

October 18, 2025

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

On the Rail Trail between Faulkner/Cox Mill
Near mile 2 of the 5k
Near mile 12 of the Half Marathon

Water Station #9-Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library

October 18, 2025

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

Foston Chapel Rd/Hopkinsville Rail Trail

Water Station #11-Hopkinsville JC

October 18, 2025

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

Hopkinsville Rail Trail/Pardue Lane

Water Station #3

October 18, 2025

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 #3
On Cox Mill Rd/Pyle Ln

Water Station #2-Sanctuary House

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 1 of 5K route
Alumni/Latham

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