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Hot COCO 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Cheshire, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $10 · goes up to $11 on Oct 2, 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
Kids Fun Run	Kids	Nov 14, 202610:00 AM	$10$11 after Oct 2, 2026	–
1 Mile Walk	1 Mile	Nov 14, 202610:10 AM	$29$31 after Oct 2, 2026	–
Hot COCO 5K	5K	Nov 14, 202610:10 AM	$30$33 after Oct 2, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Kids fee goes up to $11 on Oct 2, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Kids Fun Run: $10 until Oct 1, then $11 until Nov 8, then $12 until Nov 13, then $13 until Nov 14.
1 Mile Walk: $29 until Oct 1, then $31 until Nov 8, then $33 until Nov 13, then $34 until Nov 14.
Hot COCO 5K: $30 until Oct 1, then $33 until Nov 8, then $35 until Nov 13, then $37 until Nov 14.

Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:38 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Norton School, Cheshire, CT 06410

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 14 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 63°F.

Based on 75 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: Norton School, Cheshire, CT 06410Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 240 feet
Included with entry: Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Hot COCO 5K?: Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $11 on Oct 2, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?: At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 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.
Where does it start?: Norton School, Cheshire, CT 06410.

From the organizers

Join us for the Hot COCO 5K! Run through the scenic Farmington Canal Line and admire the charming, historic homes of Cheshire, CT.

Afterward, relax and celebrate with music, hot cocoa, delicious food, fun kids' activities, exciting vendor giveaways, and so much more! It's the perfect way to cap off a day of fitness and fun!