Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 9th annual Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run, taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in Tucson, Pima! This exciting event features a timed 5k and 1 mile race, along with a free untimed 1k run suitable for all ages and abilities. The scenic course begins and ends at the Tucson JCC, weaving through the beautiful Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden and along the Rillito River Path.
Participants can look forward to an engaging morning starting with check-in at 7 am, followed by a pre-race warm-up leading up to the 5k race at 8 am. The 1 mile race kicks off at 8:45 am, and the 1k fun run starts at 9 am. All participants will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) post-race, with top finishers in various age divisions receiving special race mugs or tumblers. Don’t forget to register before November 15 to guarantee your shirt size! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we celebrate the season together!
Participants can look forward to an engaging morning starting with check-in at 7 am, followed by a pre-race warm-up leading up to the 5k race at 8 am. The 1 mile race kicks off at 8:45 am, and the 1k fun run starts at 9 am. All participants will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) post-race, with top finishers in various age divisions receiving special race mugs or tumblers. Don’t forget to register before November 15 to guarantee your shirt size! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we celebrate the season together!
Organiser's Description
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 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 12/5 from 1-5:30pm.
Check-in on race day, Sunday 12/7, 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:
* $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
Interested in joining in on the fun as a volunteer? Sign up for a volunteer shift here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5A82BA5FCC52-59577989-2026#/].
Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
Pre-race pick up will be held at the Tucson JCC on Friday 12/5 from 1-5:30pm.
Check-in on race day, Sunday 12/7, 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:
* $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
Interested in joining in on the fun as a volunteer? Sign up for a volunteer shift here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5A82BA5FCC52-59577989-2026#/].
Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
Races
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5k Run & Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Race Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$27.50
This race is an out and back course on Rillito River Path, starting and ending in the Tucson JCC Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden. There is a mix of dirt and paved terrain. Runners & walkers of all abilities welcome! -
1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Race Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:45AM MST)
$16.90
This race is an out and back course on Rillito River Path, starting and ending in the Tucson JCC Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden. There is a mix of dirt and paved terrain. Runners & walkers of all abilities welcome! -
1k Fun Run
Incl. Long Sleeve Race Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (9:00AM MST)
Free
This race is an out and back course on Rillito River Path, starting and ending in the Tucson JCC Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden. There is a mix of dirt and paved terrain. Runners & walkers of all abilities welcome!
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