Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile

The 8th annual Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run is a timed 5k and 1 mile race with a free 1k untimed run for all ages and abilities. The run starts and ends at the Tucson JCC in the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden with an out and back course on the Rillito River Path.

Event Details

Participants can choose from a 5k run/walk, a 1 mile run/walk, or a free 1k fun run/walk. For those looking for a challenge, try the Double Chocolate option and run both the 5k and 1 mile courses! All registered participants will receive a shirt, with the option to purchase shirts for 1k participants.

Registration Information

Register before November 15 to guarantee your shirt size! Note that race registration prices will increase in September, so register early to save. Pre-race pick up will be held at the Tucson JCC on Friday, December 6 from 3-5:30pm and Saturday, December 7 from 10am-2pm. On race day, check-in opens at 7am, with the 5k starting at 8am.

Awards and Prizes

Top finishers in the 5k will receive a race mug, while the top 3 overall men and women will receive a race tumbler. The 1 mile race will also have awards for the top finishers. Additionally, there will be random participant raffle prizes on race day.

Community Involvement

Participants are encouraged to bring a holiday gift to donate to the Jewish Family Services: Be the Light donation campaign to increase their chances of winning various prizes.