Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:30AM MST
- Location Eagle, Idaho
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the festive fun at the Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K! Taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in beautiful Eagle, Idaho, this exciting event promises a great time for runners and walkers of all ages. The race will start and finish at the scenic Reid Merrill Park, traversing a flat and fast 5K course along the beautiful Boise River Greenbelt.
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be contributing to a wonderful cause, as a portion of all registration fees will benefit Girls on the Run Treasure Valley. Participants can look forward to hot cocoa before and after the race, ensuring a warm and cozy atmosphere. With awards for the top three finishers in various age categories and opportunities to support local running teams, the Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season and stay active. Don’t miss out on this joyful event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be contributing to a wonderful cause, as a portion of all registration fees will benefit Girls on the Run Treasure Valley. Participants can look forward to hot cocoa before and after the race, ensuring a warm and cozy atmosphere. With awards for the top three finishers in various age categories and opportunities to support local running teams, the Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season and stay active. Don’t miss out on this joyful event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
**** PLEASE READ IN ENTIRETY ****
HOLIDAY HOT COCOA HUSTLE 5K - PRODUCED BY HI5K
IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS ON THE RUN TREASURE VALLEY
SPONSORED BY
FLEET FEET TREASURE VALLEY [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/meridian]
A PORTION OF ALL REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE BENEFITTING GIRLS ON THE RUN!
100% OF ADDITIONAL DONATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THE DONATIONS LINK WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO GIRLS ON THE RUN!!!
CALLING ALL HOLIDAY-HOT-COCOA-LOVING PEOPLE TO RUN (OR WALK) IN THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE 5K!!!
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS.
EVENT INFORMATION
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT REID MERRILL PARK IN EAGLE IDAHO. THE COURSE IS A 5K ALONG THE GREEN BELT STARTING AND FINISHING AT THE REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLION. FROM A RUNNERS PERSPECTIVE - THIS COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST IF YOU ARE AFTER A PR.
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US IN THIS EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY EVENT.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER YOU AND SIGN THE WAIVER THAT WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, OTHERWISE IF YOU ARE 18 YOU MAY REGISTER YOURSELF.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00AM - 9
BIB PICKUP AT REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLIONS (LOOK FOR HI5K BANNERS). DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AS WELL.
HOT COCOA WILL BE SERVED BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE!
9
5K RACE START
10:10 AM:
PODIUM AWARDS BEGIN - TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY (MALE/FEMALE AWARDED SEPARATELY).
AGE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
9:50AM - 10
POST-RACE HYDRATION AND NUTRITION AVAILABLE
SCHOLARSHIPS:
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR AT:
RACEDIRECTOR@HI5K.COM
OR you can send us a message by clicking the Questions? button below.
We will get you signed up - no questions asked.
BIB PICKUP:
BEFORE-RACE-DAY:
WED DEC 3 THROUGH FRI DEC 5 - 10:AM - 7:00PM
FLEET FEET - MERIDIAN (THE VILLAGE)
3573 E. Longwing Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
FLEET FEET - NAMPA
1850 Caldwell Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
RACE-DAY
8:00AM - 9:10AM
START / FINISH at Reid Merrill Park
637 E Shore Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
COURSE INFO:
START/FINISH AREA IS AT THE REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLIONS. FROM THE START, THE RACE WILL HEAD SOUTH EXITING REID MERRILL ONTO THE BOISE RIVER GREEN BELT PATHWAY HEADING EAST. AT MILE 1.55 THERE WILL BE A TURN AROUND POINT. THIS IS AN OUT-N-BACK COURSE - SEE COURSE LINKS BELOW.
COURSE LINKS:
* https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6154747273
* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47676431
STRAVA SEGMENTS:
* Coming Soon
TIMING:
THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT. TIMING IS PROVIDED BY OMNI GO! CUSTOM EVENT SOLUIONS.
DONATIONS:
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
FAQS:
CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH A STROLLER?
ABSOLUTELY - WE ARE STROLLER FRIENDLY.
CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?
UNFORTUNATELY NO, USATF (USA TRACK & FIELD) WILL NO LONGER INSURE OR SANCTION EVENTS THAT ALLOWS DOGS.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!
HOLIDAY HOT COCOA HUSTLE 5K - PRODUCED BY HI5K
IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS ON THE RUN TREASURE VALLEY
SPONSORED BY
FLEET FEET TREASURE VALLEY [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/meridian]
A PORTION OF ALL REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE BENEFITTING GIRLS ON THE RUN!
100% OF ADDITIONAL DONATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THE DONATIONS LINK WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO GIRLS ON THE RUN!!!
CALLING ALL HOLIDAY-HOT-COCOA-LOVING PEOPLE TO RUN (OR WALK) IN THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE 5K!!!
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS.
EVENT INFORMATION
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT REID MERRILL PARK IN EAGLE IDAHO. THE COURSE IS A 5K ALONG THE GREEN BELT STARTING AND FINISHING AT THE REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLION. FROM A RUNNERS PERSPECTIVE - THIS COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST IF YOU ARE AFTER A PR.
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US IN THIS EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY EVENT.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER YOU AND SIGN THE WAIVER THAT WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, OTHERWISE IF YOU ARE 18 YOU MAY REGISTER YOURSELF.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00AM - 9
BIB PICKUP AT REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLIONS (LOOK FOR HI5K BANNERS). DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AS WELL.
HOT COCOA WILL BE SERVED BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE!
9
5K RACE START
10:10 AM:
PODIUM AWARDS BEGIN - TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY (MALE/FEMALE AWARDED SEPARATELY).
AGE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
9:50AM - 10
POST-RACE HYDRATION AND NUTRITION AVAILABLE
SCHOLARSHIPS:
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR AT:
RACEDIRECTOR@HI5K.COM
OR you can send us a message by clicking the Questions? button below.
We will get you signed up - no questions asked.
BIB PICKUP:
BEFORE-RACE-DAY:
WED DEC 3 THROUGH FRI DEC 5 - 10:AM - 7:00PM
FLEET FEET - MERIDIAN (THE VILLAGE)
3573 E. Longwing Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
FLEET FEET - NAMPA
1850 Caldwell Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
RACE-DAY
8:00AM - 9:10AM
START / FINISH at Reid Merrill Park
637 E Shore Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
COURSE INFO:
START/FINISH AREA IS AT THE REID MERRILL PARK PAVILLIONS. FROM THE START, THE RACE WILL HEAD SOUTH EXITING REID MERRILL ONTO THE BOISE RIVER GREEN BELT PATHWAY HEADING EAST. AT MILE 1.55 THERE WILL BE A TURN AROUND POINT. THIS IS AN OUT-N-BACK COURSE - SEE COURSE LINKS BELOW.
COURSE LINKS:
* https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6154747273
* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47676431
STRAVA SEGMENTS:
* Coming Soon
TIMING:
THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT. TIMING IS PROVIDED BY OMNI GO! CUSTOM EVENT SOLUIONS.
DONATIONS:
THIS RACE HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND CLUBS. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
FAQS:
CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH A STROLLER?
ABSOLUTELY - WE ARE STROLLER FRIENDLY.
CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?
UNFORTUNATELY NO, USATF (USA TRACK & FIELD) WILL NO LONGER INSURE OR SANCTION EVENTS THAT ALLOWS DOGS.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!
Races
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5K - All Age Groups
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Select Free Giveaway
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:30AM MST)
$27.50
Youth 18 and Under will receive a discount, once your birth date is entered.
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Reid Merrill Park, 637 E Shore Drive, Eagle, 83616, ID, United States
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