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

Event Overview

The 9th 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!

Important Dates

• Pre-race Pick Up: Held at the Tucson JCC on Friday 12/5 from 1-5:30pm.
• Check-in: Opens on race day, Sunday 12/6, at 7am.
• 5k Start Time: Race time is 8am! Pre-race warm-up starts at 7:45am.
• 1 Mile & 1k Start Times: 1 mile starts at 8:45am and 1k starts at 9am.

Awards and 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 Race Age Divisions: Top 3 for men & women in each division will receive a race mug.
• Age Divisions Include: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, 76 & up.
• 1 Mile Age Divisions: Top men & women finishers will receive a race mug.
• Age Divisions Include: 12 & under, 13-17, 18 & up.

Prizes and Raffles

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities

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

Race Results

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

Race Location

3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ

Event URL

For more details, visit the race website.