Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
About this race
"Hoppin Hodges 5K -2027"
EASTER Sunday March 28, 2027 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
.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 $$$ ON RACE DAY
Race numbers must be pinned clearly to the front of the jersey.
Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course due to safety and insurance issues.
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Proceeds from the Hodges 5K will benefit
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the preservation and maintenance of the Hop River Trail provided by the Town of Andover Parks Department
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Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5K
DONATE $$$ ON RACE DAY
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Andover, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 7:10 PM local time (EDT) in Andover on March 28, 2027 — 12h 31m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Andover events
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