NSRF Hot Cocoa Crush
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Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K, Queens - February 1, 2026
The event offers in-person and virtual running options at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Registration is not yet open. Postrace refreshments include hot cocoa and treats provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water.
Distances
- 5K - two loops of the course
- 10K - four loops of the 5K course
The start and finish are located on the north side of the Queens Theater. Portable toilets are located near the finish line and additional bathrooms are a short walk from the start and finish. Hydration is provided at the finish. There is an informal bag check area in the staging zone; organizers do not assume responsibility for personal belongings.
Bib distribution is available in person at the event near the Queens Theater and by mail for a $10 fee if registered at least ten days in advance. Runners are asked to wear the bib on the mid torso above the belly button, visible and secured with four pins or equivalent fasteners.
Virtual participants have from the event start day through a full week to log a time and upload up to five photos. Virtual tracking options include treadmill, MapMyRun, Strava, certified USATF courses, or measured park loops. Bibs for virtual entries begin shipping on the event start day; allow 3–5 days for late registrations.
Age group recognition is awarded to the top overall and top finishers by standard age categories. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
