NSRF Hot Cocoa Crush 5K - East Meadow
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Hot Cocoa Crush 5K : East Meadow
The Hot Cocoa Crush 5K is a park road run held at Eisenhower Park, Merrick Lands, East Meadow, NY. The event includes a dedicated kids dash in addition to the main 5K distance.
Amenities listed for the event include an informal bag check area in the staging area, restrooms a few minutes' walk from the start and finish, hydration provided at the finish, and refreshments supplied by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Race organizers offer both in-person bib pickup and a mailed-bib option for a fee when requested in advance; virtual participants receive a mailed bib and may log results and up to five photos during the virtual participation window.
The event posts live online, email, and text results, and provides free video and same-day finish-line photos. Online age-group recognition is planned for the top finishers overall and for single winners in the following age bands: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90+. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports athletic and charitable events and athlete development.
Course information references the certified Merrick Lands / Eisenhower Park course. Registration is not yet open and will open in advance of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
