2026 Hillbilly Half Race Series - Run for the Kids 5K/10K/Half Marathon

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178 College Street, Pikeville KY

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

👋 Welcome Friends!

This year our Hillbilly Family has a special announcement..they are expecting a bouncing baby boy (medal) due on April 19th, 2026! Ya'll can get your very own limited edition Hillbilly boy medal by running the a 5K, 10K, or the HALF MARATHON! This will be the 3rd half marathon for the HBDRun and we are so excited! So, pick your distance and join us in beautiful downtown Pikeville at the Pikeville City Park, while you enjoy Kentucky's 2nd largest festival, Hillbilly Days.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

Date: April 19th, 2026
Location: 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY
Distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
More Info: Hillbilly Days 10K Race

🌄 Course Information

The first half of the half (the 10K portion) will all be on pavement/sidewalks and in the downtown area of Pikeville. Those who elect to do the half marathon will get to enjoy some "off-roading" and become a true "Hillbilly", because part of this route will take you through one of our beautiful trails. There will be challenging inclines, but there is no "hiking" type of terrain. The entire hill route is a wide path and is either paved, or gravel.

🎖️ Participant Perks

T-Shirt: Each participant will receive a t-shirt or tank top.
Unique Medal: Each runner will receive a UNIQUE Hillbilly family member medal, this year being the first Hillbilly baby.
Medal Series: This year's medal will be the 3rd in the Hillbilly Family medal series to celebrate the addition of the half marathon.
Race Timing: The race will be timed, so you can choose your pace!