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Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K

Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Andover, CT
580 Lake Rd, 06232
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A welcoming Easter Sunday 5K on the Hop River Trail, honoring Jim Hodges and benefiting trail preservation. Enjoy the run, not the clock.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Join the Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K on Easter Sunday for a run honoring Jim Hodges and supporting the preservation of the Hop River Trail. This flat, wide out-and-back course in Andover, CT, offers a pleasant experience, including a memorable pass over the treasured covered bridge. Designed for pure enjoyment rather than competition, there are no awards, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.

What to expect

  • Run a flat and wide out-and-back course on the Hop River Trail.
  • Experience the charm of running over Andover's treasured covered bridge.
  • Enjoy a non-competitive atmosphere focused on pure enjoyment and supporting trail preservation.

Standout details

  • In memory of Jim Hodges
  • Benefits Hop River Trail preservation
  • Run over a treasured covered bridge
  • Non-competitive, no awards

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Steady Effort

5K distance, hilly area, often cold or wet weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

"Hoppin Hodges 5K -2026"

EASTER Sunday April 5, 2026 at 8:30 am

Registration and Number pick up opens at 7:15 am at the Andover Ben Franklin Parking Lot

580 Lake Road - Andover CT

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5K will be in memory of Jim Hodges and will benefit the Town of Andover Parks & Rec to help preserve the Trail. There are no awards at this race. Jim Hodges loved running on the Rails to Trails. He was happy running just for the pure enjoyment and positive experience.

The 5K flat and wide trail Rsce will start and finish at Ben Franklin Plumbing in Andover Ct and run an out and back course on the Hop River Trail including running over The treasured covered bridge in Andover.

In Person 5K Race on the Hop River Trail in Andover CT

Registration: Online registration is required for all participants.

DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY

Race numbers must be pinned clearly to the front of the jersey.

Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due  to safety and insurance issues.

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Proceeds from the 5K will benefit

the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail provided by the Town of Andover Parks Department

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