Phoenix Hippity Hop Run

Peoria, AZ

 

Join us for our 11th Annual Hippity Hop Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Cottontail Dash event on March 28, 2026.

We are egg-cited to continue our Easter tradition at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, AZ!!

Thank You To This Year's Sponsors

What You Get

  • Custom Event Medal for ALL finishers

  • Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt or Racerback Tank for ALL Participants.

  • Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (excluding Virtual Runners & Cottontail Dash) for 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- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

  • Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing on their Website

  • Course set/marked by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!!

Course Maps & Information

  • Course Maps

  • Water and Gatorade will be located at:

    • Half Marathon - Miles .95, 1.55, 3.11, 4.6, 5.8, 7.1, 8.5 (turnaround), 9.8, 11, 11.55, and 12.1

    • 10K - Miles .95, 1.55, 3.11 (turnaround), 4.65, and 5.3

    • 5K - Miles .95, 1.55, and 2.15

  • Restrooms will be located on the course at:

      • PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 1.55 and 11.5 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure).

        Half Marathon - Miles 1.55, 4.2, 7.8, 9, and 11.5

    • 10K - Miles 1.55 and 4.95

      • PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 1.55 and 4.65 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure)

  • GU Gels will be available for half marathon participants at miles 5.8 and 11

Race Day Information

  • Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am and lasting through your distance's start time.

    • Race Day Registration Fees will be:

      • Half Marathon - $90

      • 10K - $60

      • 5K - $50

      • Cottontail Dash - $30

  • Wheelchair, stroller, and leashed pet friendly event.

    • All wheelchairs, stollers, and leashed pets must start at the back of the start line coral.

      • All participants are chipped time, so your time will not be affected by starting at the back of the coral.  Your  time will not start until you cross the start line.

  • The course will take you along the dedicated running trails of the New River Trail System.  The course will have a mix of asphalt, concrete, and packed dirt/rock, 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.

  • Due to the common start/finish line there will be no bag check for this event.

Event Schedule

  • March 27th 3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at Habit Burger & Grill in Glendale from 3:00 - 6:00pm

  • March 28th 6:00AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up at Peoria Sports Complex

  • March 28th 7:00AM - Half Marathon Begins

  • March 28th 7:10AM - Cottontail Dash Begins

  • March 28th 8:00AM - 10K Begins

  • March 28th 8:10AM - 5K Begins

  • March 28th 9:15AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx)

When & Where

Mar 28, 2026

Saturday

7:00 AM

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