Hot COCO 5K
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Hot COCO 5K, Walk & Kids Fun Run
The Hot COCO event on November 14, 2026 takes place at Norton School in Cheshire, CT. The course runs along the Farmington Canal Line and passes historic homes in the town.
Distances and formats:
- 5K run
- One mile walk
- Kids Fun Run
Awards are given to the first Cheshire male and female finishers and the top non-binary finisher. Top three male and female finishers are recognized in these age groups: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+. All children in the Kids Fun Run receive finisher ribbons. Walkers are not timed.
The first 550 entrants in the 5K or walk receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Parking is available at Norton School, across the street at St. Beckett’s Church and on surrounding street locations. A post-race party includes music, hot cocoa, food, kids activities and vendor giveaways.
The event supports Abilities Without Boundaries, an organization that provides employment opportunities, job coaching, transportation and administrative support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants who raise $100 or more earn a complimentary entry that is refunded after fundraising reaches that amount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
