Hot Chocolate Run – Atlanta
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Atlanta SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Atlanta is scheduled for January 31, 2027 at Centennial Olympic Park. The event offers two race distances and a finish area with food and entertainment in the park.
- 5K
- 15K
Both distances follow professionally managed courses that pass major Atlanta landmarks, including the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium. The 15K course additionally passes City Hall, the Olympic Torch, Old Turner Field/Hank Aaron Wall, Grant Park, the Georgia Tech campus and Bobby Dodd Stadium.
The event package includes a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. At the finish, participants receive a finisher mug with chocolate fondue and hot chocolate. The event provides free high-resolution race photos and professional timing. Live runner tracking is available the week of the race.
A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade offers a dedicated club area, premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a shopping bag with single-serve cocoa, a $35 hot chocolate store credit, VIP corral placement and an upgraded onsite experience with additional dippables and amenities.
An expo and packet pickup take place near downtown Atlanta at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms. The expo is open to the public and includes packet collection, merchandise and vendors. Overall and age group awards are offered for both the 5K and 15K, with cash prizes and registration benefits for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
