Description

On Your Left Fitness and Marana Parks and Recreation want to help you bring in the new year with a little sweetness -- Egg Nog! Finish out 2023 with one final run/walk and after, chug some egg nog to celebrate the start of a brand new year! The start/finish line will host community activities for all ages from 7:00a until 11:00a.

The Course

You choose the distance - 5K or 10K! The out-and-back routes will run along the scenic Santa Cruz River path with refueling stations located at the start/finish line, the 5K turn, and the 10K turn. The course remains entirely on the shared-use path and is well-marked with triangle ground signs.

Be sure to capture the moment and post your pictures on social media using the hashtag: #RUNMARANA. 

Race Day Schedule

7:00 am | Check-in
8:00 am | 10K Start
8:05 am | 5K Start
9:00 am | Free Kids Fun Run

The New Year’s Eve details

Custom Bibs | All registrations include a custom race bib and a custom online finisher's certificate.
Finisher Medal | The first 200 participants to register will receive a finisher medal……hurry while they last!
Community activities | Themed face painting, photo booth, dance battle VS. Tom the Turkey, and roll-A-turkey crafts.
Raffle | Two (2) Fitness-themed prize packs will be raffled off for each race. Included with Reg.

CHEERS CHALLENGE

Enter the Marana Egg Nog Jog & Oro Valley Hot Cocoa 5K!
Oro Valley and Marana have partnered to create a ‘Run Through the New Year’ run challenge. Participants over the age of 13 who register and complete both races will receive an exclusive ‘Cheers Challenge’ medal on New Year’s Day day. Don’t miss out. Participants must bring their bib from Egg Nog Jog to the Hot Cocoa 5k.

New Year’s Eve
Marana Egg Nog Jog 5K
Gladden Farms Community Park
(5K/10K starts at 8:00 a.m.)

New Year’s Day
Oro Valley Hot Cocoa 5K 
Steam Pump Ranch
(5K starts at 11:24 a.m.)
https://www.active.com/oro-valley-az/running/distance-running-races/hot-cocoa-5k-2024

Race-Day Registration
You can register online on race day until 7:45 a.m. PLEASE USE YOUR HOME COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE TO REGISTER. There will be NO PAPER registration on race day. Price increased on race day to $40. 

RaceJoy App

The RaceJoy app will be available if you want to use it to receive cheers and directions on your run, or if your family and friends want to track you on race day. Results will be posted live on the event website, and you can sign up for text messaging.
Before you run/walk, consider downloading and using the RaceJoy App. On your event day, turn on RaceJoy, pick your route distance, hit start. When you're done, hit stop and save your results.

Like the Facebook Event Page and share your run/walk with us. We love pictures!

#RUNMARANA (3 of 5)

The series includes five unique, fun, and challenging race events. Races are designed either as a trail race or road race each containing unique elements like mascots, community activities, or race course swag. All events are recreational and offer options for all fitness levels. Make Marana your place to run!