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Sunday, February 14th, 2027
1001 SW Bradbury Wy, Bend OR
5K
26–41°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
35–44°F
dry
2025
21–38°F
rain
2024
26–32°F
rain
2023
17–29°F
dry
2022
26–44°F
dry
2021
30–38°F
rain
2020
28–37°F
dry
2019
26–41°F
rain
2018
28–38°F
dry
2017
29–56°F
dry
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About this race
Join us on Sunday, 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 11 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 OptionsBib pickup will be available at the Pavilion on race morning, Sunday February 14
Location: SEE COURSE MAP FOR EXACT LOCATION. We will do our best to have signage to direct you to the start area.
Date: Sunday, February 14
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.
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!
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