From the Organizer
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.
Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
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
69°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tucson Camp Ave Exp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tucson, AZ
Population
543,348
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,430 ft
Nearest Airport
TUS
Tucson International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile?
- Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile is a running race held in Tucson, Arizona on December 6, 2026. 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 Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona at 3800 E River Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile
Dec 6, 2026