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

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

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 March 27th.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

Custom Event Medal for all participants

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt or tank for all participants or choice of a pair of compression arm sleeves. 

Male and Female 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, 75-79, 80 & 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!

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

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 125 person limit.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event and to protect our littlest Cottontail participants we will be splitting the dash into 2 waves. Ages 6 and under and ages 7 and older. Parents who would like their children to run together please choose one of the waves to participate in.

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am.

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day 

• Prices on Race Day:
  • Half Marathon - $90
  • 10K - $60
  • 5K - $50
  • Cottontail Dash - $30

Half Marathon Course Map

10K Course Map

5K Course Map

Cottontail Dash Course Map

The courses will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - 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.

Courses are subject to change if Race Director deems the course to be unsafe on race day

Event schedule

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  Fri, March 26, 2027 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports from 3-6pm
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 7:10 AM - Cottontail Dash Begins
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 8:00 AM - 10K Begins
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 8:05 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 8:10 AM - 5K Begins
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  Sat, March 27, 2027 8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)