Murfreesboro, United States of America · Saturday 24 October 2026
The Hops Half is a one-of-a-kind half marathon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, bringing together the local running community for a memorable race centered around connection, purpose, and a post-run celebration. Set for October 24, 2026, this 13.1-mile event blends scenic routes with a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere, all while supporting the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County. Built on the belief that every runner has a story, the Hops Half embraces its tagline, “Miles with Meaning,” encouraging participants to run not just for a finish time, but for a cause that gives back to the community. Please note this will be a 3.5 hr cut off run. This is to ensure all runners are safely back before the Hops Springs festival starts. 🏁 Hops Half Awards 🏆 Award Categories Top 3 Overall Male & Female Top 3 Masters (40 ) Male & Female Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 14–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54 55–59 60–64 65–69 70 📋 Awards Rules Overall awards are based on gun time. Age group awards are based on chip time. No double dipping: Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age groups are determined by age on race day. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in each category. Participants must complete the full course to be eligible for awards. There will be 3 aide stations that you will pass 2 times. Along the course mile 2 and mile 6 will have a porta potty. Please join us after the race for the Hops Spring Fall Festival. 18 bands and 70 food/craft vendors will be out there to celebrate with you. No charge for the festival and the first beverage is on us!
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Hops Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Murfreesboro, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Hops Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Hops Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Hops Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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