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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
3800 E River Road, Tucson AZ
5K · 1 Mile
46–67°F · low rain risk
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2025
41–66°F
dry
2024
49–70°F
dry
2023
47–77°F
dry
2022
49–67°F
dry
2021
44–74°F
dry
2020
46–69°F
dry
2019
49–66°F
dry
2018
50–65°F
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2017
51–68°F
dry
2016
44–67°F
dry
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About this race
The 10th 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 stars and ends at the Tucson JCC in the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden with an out and back course on the Rillito River Path. There is a 5k run/walk, 1 mile run/walk, and 1k free fun run/walk. Shirts are included in the registration for the 5k and 1 mile. Shirts for 1k participants can be purchased for $15 each. Register before 11/15 to guarantee your shirt size!
Pre-race pick up will be held at the Tucson JCC on Friday 12/4 from 1-5:30pm.
Route/Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5817376981#
Check-in on race day, Sunday 12/6, will open at 7am with pre-race warm up and announcement for the 5k starting at 7:45am, race time is 8am! The 1 mile starts at 8:45am and 9am the 1k starts. Winners announced and prizes distributed at 9:15am.
Top finishers will receive a race mug or tumbler depending on placement and registration, all participants enjoy hot chocolate & sufganiyot (jelly donuts) at the end of their run!
5k Race Age Divisions: top 3 for men & women in each division will receive a race mug!
- 12 & under
- 13-17
- 18-25
- 26-35
- 36-45
- 46-55
- 56-65
- 66-75
- 76 & up
Top 3 overall men & women finishers will receive a race tumbler.
1 mile age divisions: top men & women finishers will receive a race mug!
- 12 & under
- 13-17
- 18 & up
Random participant raffle prizes will be chosen on race day morning. Prizes include:
- An individual or family annual Southern Arizona Roadrunners membership
- FREE 3-month Tucson JCC membership
Interested in joining in on the fun as a volunteer? Sign up for a volunteer shift here.
Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
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