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

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16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria AZ

Saturday, April 19th, 2025

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.

Event details and schedule

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 info@startlineracing.com

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