From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, Feb 14 for the return of the Hot Cocoa Run!
⭐️ Race entry includes admission to all three days of WinterFest! ⭐️
Early registration will close on Thursday, February 12 at midnight. Any latecomers can sign up on-site on Sunday morning starting at 11 am.
RACE STARTS AT NOON
🚨 Check-In Details 🚨
WinterFest entry is included with your registration! All Hot Cocoa Run attendees will receive an emailed WinterFest ticket to your email on file for the run. You will use this ticket to gain entry to WinterFest NOT your registration. Our volunteers at the entry gates can also look up your name if you can not find your WinterFest ticket.
Don't forget to check in! Your QR code will be scanned to get your registration information. Print your QR code or have it available on your phone when you arrive.
Check-In Options
Packet pickup will be available at
Location: Old Mill District - SEE COURSE MAP FOR EXACT LOCATION. We will do our best to have signage to direct you to the start area.
Date: Sunday, February 15
Check In Time: 11 am -12 pm
Race starts promptly at noon.
A fun 5K with a full Hot Cocoa bar at the finish with toppings and Crater Lake spirits.
The Hot Cocoa Run will take place during WinterFest 2026 celebrating the magic of winter Feb. 13 - Feb. 15 at the Old Mill in Bend, OR.
This will be an untimed 5K loop on Sunday at noon during the Northwest’s biggest festival. A full hot cocoa bar with all the toppings and Crater Lake spirits, including espresso vodka, await one and all at the finish line. Costumes are encouraged!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
45°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bend, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bend, OR
City Elevation
3,879 ft
Nearest Airport
RDM
Roberts Field · 19 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 124 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Days to train
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- 2027 Hot Cocoa Run
- Date
- February 13, 2027
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2027 Hot Cocoa Run?
- 2027 Hot Cocoa Run is a running race held in Bend, Oregon on February 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2027 Hot Cocoa Run?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Bend, Oregon at 520 SW Powerhouse Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2027 Hot Cocoa Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2027 Hot Cocoa Run
Feb 13, 2027