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

Join us for our 10th Annual 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. You are welcome to bring your own bag/basket or one will be provided for you. Eggs are handed out by volunteers so that everyone will come away with equal amount of eggs. Parents who only want to accompany their children on the course do not need to register. This event is limited to 1500 participants.

Mail-in Registration Form

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Virtual Run Details

Of course we want you to participate in the Hippity Hop event locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal and the shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on April 19th. Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

Custom Event Medal for all participants Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt or racerback 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). Our age groups are the following: 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over 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 (on Apple and Google) Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am. We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race day Prices on Race Day: Half Marathon - $90 10K - $60 5K - $50 Cottontail Dash - $30 We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Leashed pet friendly The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Peoria Sports Complex - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event. 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. You are welcome to bring your own bag/basket or one will be provided for you. Eggs are handed out by volunteers so that everyone will come away with equal amount of eggs. Parents who only want to accompany their children on the course do not need to register. This event has a 100 person limit. Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event. This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather. There is a 4.5 hour time limit for the half marathon distance.

Course Maps

Half Marathon Course Map 10K Course Map 5K Course Map Cottontail Dash

Water Station and Course Support

Water and Gatorade will be located at the following locations: Half Marathon: Miles 1.55, 3.11, 4.5, 6, 7.3 (turnaround), 8.5, 10.1, and 11.55 10K - Miles 1.55, 3.11 (turnaround), 4.66 5K - Mile 1.55 GU Gels will be available for half marathon runners at miles 6.25 and 11. Restrooms will be located at: Half Marathon - Miles 2.5, 6, 8.5, and 10.6 PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 2.5 and 10.6 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure). 10K - Miles 2.5 and 3.7 PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 2.5 and 3.7 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure)

Packet Pickup Opportunities

You will have two opportunities to pick-up your race packet (bib, chip, event swag, etc): Friday, April 18th from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports - Phoenix Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (map) Saturday, April 19th at Peoria Sports Complex starting at 6am

Event schedule

Fri, April 18, 2025 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports from 3-6pm Sat, April 19, 2025 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens Sat, April 19, 2025 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins Sat, April 19, 2025 7:10 AM - Cottontail Dash Begins Sat, April 19, 2025 8:00 AM - 10K Begins Sat, April 19, 2025 8:10 AM - 5K Begins Sat, April 19, 2025 8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)