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

Event Overview

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!

Race Details

• Date: 2026-12-06
• Location: 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ
• Website: Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run
• Pre-race pick up: Tucson JCC on Friday 12/4 from 1-5:30pm.

Race Day Schedule

• Check-in: 7am
• 5k warm up: 7:45am
• 5k race start: 8am
• 1 mile start: 8:45am
• 1k start: 9am

Awards & Refreshments

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 Age Divisions

• 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

• 12 & under
• 13-17
• 18 & up

Top men & women finishers will receive a race mug!

Raffle Prizes

Random participant raffle prizes will be chosen on race day morning. Prizes include:

• $25 Choice Greens gift card
• An individual or family annual Southern Arizona Roadrunners membership
• FREE 3-month Tucson JCC membership
• Race Tumbler by William & Associates

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in joining in on the fun as a volunteer? Sign up for a volunteer shift here.

Additional Information

Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.