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

11th Annual Peoria Hippity Hop

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.

Virtual Run Details: Participate in the Hippity Hop event no matter where you are! 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.
• 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
• Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Cottontail Dash: An untimed half mile fun run with an egg hunt. Limited to 125 people, split into two waves (ages 6 and under, and ages 7 and older).

Race Day Information: Race Day Registration available from 6:00 am. Prices on Race Day: Half Marathon - $90, 10K - $60, 5K - $50, Cottontail Dash - $30. Wheelchairs, strollers & wagons are welcome. Leashed pets are friendly. The course is on asphalt and concrete trails. No bag check. Event takes place rain or shine. 4-hour time limit for half marathon and 10K.

Packet Pickup: Friday, March 27th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Road Runner Sports - Phoenix, or Saturday, March 28th at Peoria Sports Complex starting at 6 am.

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 8:10 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.)