Get Ready for the Tenth Annual Hot Cocoa 5K!
Hey Oro Valley! There’s still time to lace up your running shoes for the tenth annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run/Walk happening on Monday, January 1, 2024. This fun event kicks off on the scenic multi-use path starting at Steam Pump Ranch. After the race, you can enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing water, cool swag, exciting prizes, and, naturally, some tasty hot cocoa.
This race is professionally timed, with awards for overall male and female winners, as well as masters and ten-year age group categories. Plus, every step you take supports a good cause: the Oro Valley Round Up for Youth Recreation Scholarship program.
But that’s not all! There’s also a pizza lunch, kids’ crafts, a photo booth, and an obstacle course over at the Body Fit Training (BFT) Oro Valley Studio. This event has something for everyone!
5K Run/Walk Details
– When: Monday, January 1, race starts at 11:24 a.m.
– Where: Start and finish at Steam Pump Ranch (10901 N. Oracle Road). Chip timing by G&J Race Timing. For a sneak peek at the course, check out the map here.
– For more details, see the event flyer.
Registration Details
– Race Fee: $35 if you register in advance, or $40 on race day. Kids 12 and under run free with a paying adult. All participants get swag items.
– Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Swing by Fleet Feet Oro Valley (7607 N Oracle Rd #121) on Saturday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Race day number pickup and registration start at 9:30 a.m. at Steam Pump Ranch.
To register online, click here. You can also register in person at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center or on race day at Steam Pump Ranch.
Cheers Challenge
Feeling ambitious? Join the Marana Egg Nog Jog and the Oro Valley Hot Cocoa 5K to snag an exclusive Cheers Challenge finisher medal! As part of this ‘Run Through the New Year’ challenge, participants aged 13 and up who complete both events will receive their medal after the Hot Cocoa 5K on New Year’s Day. Don’t forget to bring your Egg Nog race bib for verification. Want to join the Marana Egg Nog Jog? Register here for the event on New Year’s Eve.
A big thank you to our sponsors: Fleet Feet Oro Valley, Spenga Oro Valley, and BFT Oro Valley. If you have questions or need more info, give the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department a call at 520-229-5050 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Sources
– Hot Cocoa 5K Course Map
– Event Flyer
– Online Registration
– Marana Egg Nog Jog Registration