Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Reid Merrill Park, Eagle, ID
- Distance
- 5K - All Age Groups
From the Organizer
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Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K - Produced by Hi5K
In Support of Girls on the Run Treasure Valley
Sponsored by
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 - 9:10AM:
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!
9:30AM:
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 - 10:40AM:
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:
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!!!
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
37°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boise 7 N, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Eagle, ID
Population
31,490
as of 2023
Elevation
2,605 ft
Nearest Airport
BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · 12 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Reid Merrill Park, Eagle, ID
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K?
- Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K is a running race held in Eagle, Idaho on December 12, 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 Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Eagle, Idaho at Reid Merrill Park, Eagle, ID. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K
Dec 12, 2026