Event: 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.
Location: 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.
Options: There is a 5k run/walk, 1 mile run/walk, and 1k free fun run/walk. Try the Double Chocolate and run both the 5k & 1 mile courses!
Shirts: Shirts are included in the registration for the 5k, 1 mile and double chocolate. Shirts for 1k participants can be purchased for $15 each.
📅 Important Dates
Registration Deadline: Register before 11/15 to guarantee your shirt size!
Pre-Race Pickup: Will be held at the Tucson JCC on Friday 12/6 from 3-5:30pm and Saturday 12/7 from 10am-2pm.
Check-In: Race day check-in on Sunday 12/8 will open at 7am with pre-race warm up starting at 7:45am.
Start Times: The 5k starts at 8am, the 1 mile at 8:45am, and the 1k at 9am.
🏆 Awards and Prizes
Finishers: 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: Top 3 for men & women in each division will receive a race mug!
Categories: Age divisions include 12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, and 76 & up.
Overall Finishers: Top 3 overall men & women finishers will receive a race tumbler, new this year!
🎉 Additional Highlights
1 Mile Age Divisions: Top men & women finishers will receive a race mug in the divisions of 12 & under, 13-17, and 18 & up.
Double Chocolate Winners: Best combined 5k & 1 mile time, top 3 men & women overall will receive a race tumbler!
Raffle Prizes: Random participant raffle prizes will be chosen on race day morning, including a $25 Choice Greens gift card and a FREE 3-month Tucson JCC membership.
Timing: Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
🔗 More Information
Race Link: For more details and to register, visit here.
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Coaching
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