NSRF Hot Cocoa Crush
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Event overview
The Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K in Queens takes place on February 1, 2026 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The event includes in-person and virtual options and a free Kids Dash held shortly before the main races. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Course, entries and amenities
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K (two laps of the 5K course)
- Free Kids Dash
The 5K course is USATF certified. The route passes the Unisphere twice and runs around the Fountain of the Planets, with start and finish on the north side of the Queens Theater. Parking is listed at the Queens Museum on Meridian Road; the venue is within walking distance of Queens Theater.
Registration options include in-person and virtual entries; virtual participants have one week from the event start to log times and may receive race items by mail. Bib mailing is available for an additional fee if registered in advance. Race amenities include informal bag check, restrooms within a short walk and porto-johns near the finish, hydration at the finish, and refreshments provided by event partners. Online results, same-day finish line photos, and age-group recognition for top finishers are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
