Clean off those bunny ears and running shoes and get ready for the 2023 Hippity Hop 5K! This year's race is on April 8, 2023 and will include a 5K run/walk, Easter Egg Hunt, children's activities, and you-know-who...THE EASTER BUNNY! The 7th annual event will take place again at Potter Park Zoo.  All registered participants get FREE entry into the zoo!!  The 5K run/walk will start and finish near the entrance of the zoo and will go along the scenic Lansing River Trail.  Your children can enjoy activities with our friends from Impression 5 and Home Depot - Okemos!  All proceeds go to youth and families in Ingham County.  The Child Benefit Fund has been assisting at-risk families in Ingham County for over 40 years, providing funding for clothing, sports fees and equipment, emergency needs, extra-curricular activities, and holiday gifts for approximately 250-300 children per year.  Registration will close at midnight on April 7, 2023, and we will not be taking any race-day registrations. 

5K Run/Walk: The 5K is chip-timed on a beautiful, scenic, and accurate course along the Lansing River Trail.  All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal.  The race will have an open start time from 11:00 AM until 11:15 AM for convenience.  If you are looking for a more competitive race, please be at the start line at 10:55 AM.  Otherwise, you can start the race at your leisure.

Virtual Option: Can't join us in person? We are also offering a VIRTUAL option.  Run or walk with us from anywhere, anytime on April 8. We will ship the t-shirts and medals directly to you!

Easter Egg Hunt: We are happy to have the Easter Egg Hunt again for this year's event!  All children under 12 will need to register and will receive a bag, t-shirt, and a guaranteed minimum number of eggs from the egg course. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 AM.  

Family pricing: Have other friends or family wishing to participate? Register with 3 or more people and receive a discount of $3 per registrant.  

T-shirt: Men's, Women's and kid sizes available.  Be sure to register by March 31, 2023 to guarantee your shirt.

Medals: Every participant in the 5K will get a finisher's medal, as well as awards for each age group division winner!  Age groups are 7 & under, 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74, and 75+.  Please note that awards will only be given to attendees of the in-person event.  

Packet Pickup: Packets can be picked up on Friday April 7, 2023 at the Tiger Den pavilion at the Potter Park Zoo from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, or as early as 8:30 AM the day of the event.  

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and posted on this website.