DeKALB – NIU Recreation Fitness will host a Hot Cocoa 5K run at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will meet in the lobby of the Recreation Center.

Participants are recommended to wear warm running clothing, a hat and gloves due to weather conditions. The national weather service predicts Thursday’s high to be 27°.

The race will end back at the Recreation Center. Upon their return, runners will be given hot cocoa to drink.

Anyone interested in the event must RSVP to reserve their cup of hot cocoa. RSVPs can be made through the NIU Event Calendar.