Hot Chocolate Hustle
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Hot Chocolate Hustle 2026 : FortWhyte Alive
The Hot Chocolate Hustle takes place at FortWhyte Alive, McCreary Road, Winnipeg, MB, on February 15, 2026. This is the fourth annual edition of the event and it is listed as sold out.
The event offers timed, on-site races and virtual options. In-person starts are organized across five waves to allow sufficient seating for the post-race breakfast and to improve the trail experience. Requests to change waves or distances cannot be accommodated.
Distances offered:
- 5 km on-trail
- 10 km on-trail
- 5 km virtual access code only
- 10 km virtual access code only
In-person registration includes a branded bib, race day timing, a branded toque and mittens, a finisher medal, post-race hot chocolate, and a pancake breakfast at the Pancake bar. Funds raised support trail maintenance at FortWhyte, programs that connect people with nature, and hands-on environmental education for youth.
Race package pick-up and other event logistics are scheduled in advance by the organizer. Several in-person waves and categories are noted as sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.