3800 E River Road, Tucson AZ
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
🏃♀️ Race Overview
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!
📅 Race Day Details
- Date: 2025-12-07
- Location: 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AZ
- Check-in: Opens at 7am
- Race Start Times:
- 5k at 8:00am
- 1 mile at 8:45am
- 1k at 9:00am
🏅 Awards and Prizes
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
🎉 Participant Raffle Prizes
Random participant raffle prizes will be chosen on race day morning. Prizes include:
- $25: Choice Greens gift card
- Membership: An individual or family annual Southern Arizona Roadrunners membership
- Membership: FREE 3-month Tucson JCC membership
- Prize: Race Tumbler by William & Associates
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in joining in on the fun as a volunteer? Sign up for a volunteer shift here.
📊 Race Results
Race Results provided by Road Runner Race Timing and the run is sponsored by TMC Health.
🔗 Learn More
For further details about the event, visit here.
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