Hops Half Marathon 2026

The race.

The Hops Half Marathon takes place on October 24, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, featuring a 13.1-mile half marathon distance with a 3.5-hour time limit. The race benefits the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County. Awards are given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 masters (40+) competitors by gender, and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups spanning 14–19 through 70+, with overall awards based on gun time and age group awards based on chip time. The course includes three aid stations passed twice, with porta potties at miles 2 and 6. After the race, participants are invited to the Hops Springs Fall Festival, which features 18 bands and 70 food and craft vendors, with a complimentary first beverage for race finishers.