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Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K
Queens
& FREE Kids Dash to the Finish 30 Minutes before!

February 6, 2027
10AM Start Rain or Shine

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
PARKING: Queens Museum, Building, Meridian Road
WALK TO QUEENS THEATER

☕ Run now, cocoa later! ❄️

Join us for the Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens! Dash through one of NYC’s most iconic parks. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the cozy vibes, this winter run is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and festive cheer! Choose either a 5K or 10K and be greeted at the finish line with some delicious hot cocoa and treats courtesy of All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

GET A COCOA CRUSH TEE!

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
JANUARY 16
RACE DAY
IN PERSON 5K
$38.98*
$42.08*
$44.15*
IN PERSON 10K
$44.15*
$47.26*
$49.33*
VIRTUAL 5K
$44.15*
$44.15*
$44.15*
VIRTUAL 10K
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*
ADD-ON BIB MAILING
$10.35*
$10.35*
UNAVAILABLE

*Includes processing fee

  • Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

  • Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt and Name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt and Name on your bib!

  • Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race!
    *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

Not a Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) member? Join HERE!

Teal & Steel Membership – save on this race and more!

Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

Learn more here.

PARTICIPANT INFO

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL DONATION?

100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Suggested Amounts

OPTIONAL - JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM

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TEAM ROSTER

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RACE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

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Location Information

  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  • Queens Museum, Building, Meridian Road, Corona, NY, 11368 US
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Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K
Queens

February 6, 2027
10AM Start Rain or Shine

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
PARKING: Queens Museum, Building, Meridian Road
WALK TO QUEENS THEATER

☕ Run now, cocoa later! ❄️

Join us for the Hot Cocoa Crush 5K & 10K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens! Dash through one of NYC’s most iconic parks. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the cozy vibes, this winter run is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and festive cheer! Choose either a 5K or 10K and be greeted at the finish line with some delicious hot cocoa and treats courtesy of All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

GET A COCOA CRUSH TEE!

AMENITIES

'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods  & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION

Top 1 F/M/X: Overall

Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

A portion of event proceeds the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.  Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.


COURSE

USATF CERTIFIED 5K Course
Traverse the scenic park; visit the Unisphere twice and run around the Fountain of the Planets! Start & Finish near the Queens Theater visiting so much of the historic and beautiful park!

5K = 1 Loop
View the USATF Certified course map HERE

10K = 2 Loops
10K runners MUST run through the finish line each loop for accurate results.
View the USATF Certified course map HERE

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NON-5K PARTICIPANTS:
You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.

BATHROOMS
Porto-Johns located near finish line and NYC Parks building/bathroom on the East side of the course near Ave of Commerce & Ave of Progress.

Munsee Lenape/Matinecock/Canarsie Lands / Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens*

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time near the Queens Theater!

Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.

Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you as soon as the race gear arrives, which may be close to the race date. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For Public transportation please check out this link

QUESTIONS

[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!



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*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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