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 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. 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!

Date and Location

• Date: 2026-12-06
• Location: 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ
• Race URL: Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run

Race Day Details

• Pre-race Pickup: Tucson JCC on Friday 12/4 from 1-5:30pm.
• Check-in: Race day check-in opens at 7am.
• Warm Up: Pre-race warm up and announcement for the 5k starting at 7:45am.
• Race Times:
  • 5k starts at 8am
  • 1 mile starts at 8:45am
  • 1k starts at 9am

Prizes and Awards

• Top Finishers: 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: Top 3 for men & women in each division will receive a race mug.
• 1 Mile Division: Top men & women finishers receive a race mug!

Age Divisions

• 5k Race Age Divisions:
  • 12 & under
  • 13-17
  • 18-25
  • 26-35
  • 36-45
  • 46-55
  • 56-65
  • 66-75
  • 76 & up
• 1 Mile Age Divisions:
  • 12 & under
  • 13-17
  • 18 & up

Raffle Prizes

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

• $25 Gift Card: Choice Greens
• Membership: An individual or family annual Southern Arizona Roadrunners membership
• Free Membership: 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.

Race Management

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