Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run & Walk | 5K | Dec 6, 20268:00 AM | $25$35 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 1 mile | 1 Mile | Dec 6, 20268:45 AM | $15$25 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 1k Fun Run | Kids | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run & Walk: $25 until Oct 30, then $35 until Dec 1, then $45 until Dec 6.
- 1 mile: $15 until Oct 30, then $25 until Dec 1, then $35 until Dec 6.
- 1k Fun Run: Free until Dec 1, then Free until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Arizona, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tucson runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:03 and men in 31:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 5k Run & Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5k Run & Walk
1 mile
Aggregated from official results (Roadrunner Race Timing) for Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile?
At the 2025 5k Run & Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:18 or better, the top quarter in 27:23, and half the field in 33:42; the last tenth came in after 53:23.
At the 2025 1 mile, the fastest tenth finished in 8:27 or better, the top quarter in 10:12, and half the field in 12:22; the last tenth came in after 19:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:59 | 18:31 |
| 20-29 | 27:05 | 23:15 |
| 30-39 | 24:48 | 23:12 |
| 40-49 | 23:59 | 24:13 |
| 50-59 | 25:56 | 21:47 |
| 60-69 | 29:16 | 26:03 |
| 70+ | 36:12 | 38:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 47 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 181 to 239 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:54 to 33:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 239 (+32%) | 33:42 | under 24:18 | 18:15 |
| 2024 | 181 | 34:54 | under 23:35 | 16:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arizona 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:23, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- 1 Mile: About average for Arizona 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 10:12, against 10:22 in a typical Arizona 1-mile race, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,660 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run 5k/1k/1mile?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Arizona, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 239 runners finished the 5k Run & Walk; the median finish was 33:42 and the winner ran 18:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:23, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 10th 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 12/4 from 1-5:30pm.
Route/Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5817376981#