Photos: Eighth Annual Hot Cocoa 5k Run in Oro Valley
The eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk in Oro Valley on Jan. 1. The race took place along the multi-use path, beginning at Steam Pump Ranch, and included snacks, water and of course, hot cocoa.
The annual 5k run/walk is a professionally-timed race, and prizes are awarded to the overall male and female winners and five-year age group categories. It's a fun way to start your New Year's resolutions with the entire family.Â
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The eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch welcomed over 556 runners, walkers and strollers with prizes to overall M & F winners, and 5-year age group prizes. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Oro Valley's Round Up For Youth Recreation Scholarship Program.
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Group 1 commencing the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch. The proceeds from the event will benefit Oro Valley’s Round Up for Youth Recreation Scholarship Program.
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Charles Elliott during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Miles Dunbar, 1st place winner, during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Runners get to enjoy some fresh hot chocolate after finishing their 5k run during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch. The run had a total of 556 runners.
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The start of the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch. The proceeds from the event will benefit Oro Valley’s Round Up for Youth Recreation Scholarship Program.
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Wendy Chen cheering on racers during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Rachel Richardson and family about to pass through the finishing line with a 27:38 time during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Runners enjoying some hot chocolate after finishing their 5k run on New Year's 2022 for the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Susie Stephen putting on a a custom medal on her son during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch. Participants under 12 years old get a custom "great job" medal.
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Amy Guillory prepping some hot chocolate after finishing her run during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Participants and racer cheering close to the finish line during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Joseph Cuffari, the host and person in charge of the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch. This was Joseph's 7th year running the program that benefits Oro Valley's Round Up For Youth Recreation Scholarship Program.
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Lucas King and Joe Smith from Team Hoyt AZ about to cross the finish line during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Meridyth and Christopher Patrick from Peoria getting finishing the 5k run during the the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Sue Smith receiving her medal as a top 3 finalist in her age group during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
Steam Pump Ranch
The eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch welcomed over 556 runners, walkers and strollers with prizes to overall M & F winners, and 5-year age group prizes. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Town's Round Up For Youth Recreation Scholarship Program.
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Cooper at the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch welcomed Runners, walkers, strollers and even pets.
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Griffin Lokale at the start of the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Mark Edmondson at the start of the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Susie Stephen finishing off the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Joseph Cuffari taking time of passing racers during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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The eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch featured snack, hot chocolate, and custom medals for overall male and female winners and five-year age group categories.
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Allison Simmons getting her 1st place medal for her age group during the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run event on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
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Lance and Melanie Marek passing through the finish line for the eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch.
Steam Pump Ranch
The eighth annual Cocoa 5k run/walk on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Steam Pump Ranch welcomed over 556 runners to start the new year with a 5k run and hot chocolate.
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