About the Hoppy New Year 5K
This is a New Year's Day race, so the field is a mix of people shaking off the night before and people who have been training for months. The course runs out of Canal Little League, which keeps the vibe grounded and neighborhood-scale rather than anything elaborate.
Bib pickup is on race morning at the same site, so there is no separate trip to make the day before. Parking is in the grass area just outside the field; the church spaces nearby are off limits, and overflow is available at People's Plaza a short distance away.
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