Peoria Hippity Hop Half Marathon

Peoria Hippity Hop Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Cottontail Dash

Join us for our 11th Annual Peoria Hippity Hop Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Cottontail Dash event as we continue an Easter tradition at the Peoria Sports Complex! The Cottontail Dash is an untimed half mile fun run with an egg hunt along the route. All participants receive a finisher's medal and a shirt. Parents who only want to accompany their children on the course do not need to register. This event is limited to 1500 participants.

Registration Fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

• Half Marathon: $65 + online processing fee (Nov 1 – Nov 30), $80 + online processing fee (Dec 1 – Dec 31), $85 + online processing fee (Jan 1 – Feb 28), $85 + online processing fee (Mar 1 – Mar 27)
• 10K: $35 + online processing fee (Nov 1 – Nov 30), $45 + online processing fee (Dec 1 – Dec 31), $50 + online processing fee (Jan 1 – Feb 28), $55 + online processing fee (Mar 1 – Mar 27)
• 5K: $30 + online processing fee (Nov 1 – Nov 30), $40 + online processing fee (Dec 1 – Dec 31), $45 + online processing fee (Jan 1 – Feb 28), $45 + online processing fee (Mar 1 – Mar 27)
• Cottontail Dash: $10 + online processing fee (Nov 1 – Nov 30), $15 + online processing fee (Dec 1 – Dec 31), $20 + online processing fee (Jan 1 – Feb 28), $25 + online processing fee (Mar 1 – Mar 27)
• Virtual Run: $30 + online processing fee (Nov 1 – Nov 30), $35 + online processing fee (Dec 1 – Feb 28), $35 + online processing fee (Mar 1 – Mar 27)

Charity Partner

Proceeds from this event benefit PLAY, Peoria Inc.

Virtual Run Details

Participate in the Hippity Hop event virtually from anywhere. All prices include shipping. Items will ship following the event on March 28th. Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only.

What You Get!

• Custom Event Medal for all participants
• Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt or tank for all participants. Option to select 'No Shirt' option for $5 discount off registration.
• Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the half marathon, 10K and 5K only (race day participants only).
• Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
• Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App

Cottontail Dash Details

An untimed half mile fun run with an egg hunt. This event has a 125 person limit and will be split into two waves: Ages 6 and under, and ages 7 and older.

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am. We accept cash, and credit cards on race day.

• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $60
• 5K - $50
• Cottontail Dash - $30

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Leashed pet friendly.

The course will take you through the open use trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria.

Packet Pickup Opportunities

• Friday, March 27th from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports - Phoenix (7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054)
• Saturday, March 28th at Peoria Sports Complex starting at 6am.

Event Schedule

• Fri, March 27, 2026: 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 7:10 AM - Cottontail Dash Begins
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 8:00 AM - 10K Begins
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 8:05 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 8:10 AM - 5K Begins
• Sat, March 28, 2026: 8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)