Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K

JUN
6-20
2026
A community 5K in Bridgeport City Park on June 6 with a virtual option June 6 to June 20, raising funds for the Hotsinpiller Foundation to provide scholarships, equipment, and direct assistance for law enforcement officers and their families.
6-20 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K

The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K is a community race based at Bridgeport City Park in Bridgeport, WV. The event is organized as an in-person race on June 6, 2026 with a virtual option running June 6 to June 20, 2026. It includes multiple categories and formats.

  • 5K with several category options
  • Kids 1K
  • Virtual 5K

The event is held to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Revenue from the race is entrusted to the Hotsinpiller Foundation to provide scholarships for students and officers pursuing criminal justice education, support local law enforcement agencies, and assist injured officers and their families. Since 2011 the foundation has awarded scholarships and contributed equipment and direct assistance; to date more than $215,250 has been distributed, with 76 scholarships to students and 10 to law enforcement officers.

Practical event details include packet pick up on June 5 at Johnson Elementary School and on race day at the City Park Dogwood Shelter. Parking is available behind and beside Bridgeport High School and at Johnson Elementary. The 5K course has two official water stations at Simpson Elementary School and Compton Park, and restrooms are available at the start/finish and at Compton Park. Participants are asked to complete the 5K within one hour. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Kids 1k