HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Dozens of teams competed in the hot sun for Hoptown Ninja Warrior on Sept. 30. There was a father-son, and team competition along with an open course. People who purchased tickets directly helped raise money for the non-profit Joy Closet in Hopkinsville.

A Ninja Warrior style course was set up at the Stadium of Champions, where teams had to get through obstacles as fast as they could.

Heather Gray, the founder and Executive Director of Joy Closet said, “We’ve grown exponentially, so we try and do family-fun things in the community about four times a year. This is the first time we’ve done it and have numerous food trucks and vendors out here supporting us.”

The overall winner with the fastest time for the team competition was Chief Jason Newby and the Hopkinsville Police Department.

Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)
Teams competing at the Hoptown Ninja Warrior event. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 30, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Joy Closet is a local foster closet that is set up to give children and their foster families the support they need in the beginning for no charge. They operate off of donations, and are able to provide basic items like clothes, toys, car seats, shoes, and even infant care items.

For more events like this, check out the Fall Fun Guide, or visit the Christian County Now events page.