The 2024 Hoptown Half-Marathon and 5K is set to continue the tradition of raising money for local non-profits, and this year the beneficiary will be the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile.
According to a news release, the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile was organized in 1970 by a group of parents, teachers, and other interested individuals seeking to provide barrier-free learning in the community for those with dyslexia and related learning differences. The association offers a variety of services including screening, tutoring, advocacy and other support services.
Rachel Sanders with Parks and Recreation says, “The Dyslexia Association’s slogan of ‘Building Bridges to Reading’ really caught our eye as our department was searching for this year’s race beneficiary. We are excited to partner with this group that has been impacting literacy in the Hopkinsville community for decades.”
The bridge motif will be a central theme for this year’s race and will be featured on the race medals and shirts that each participant receives. Registration for the event that takes place on October 19 this year is open now at hoptownhalf.com.
Since it’s inception in 2019, the Hoptown Half-Marathon and 5K has donated $63,00 to local nonprofits.