Hot Chocolate Run – Charlotte
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Charlotte SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - First Ward Park
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Charlotte takes place on February 13, 2027, with start and finish in the First Ward Park district of Center City. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Every registration includes a race kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. Runners receive a commemorative bib, free high-resolution race photos, and professionally timed results. The finish line features a post-race party at First Ward Park with music, vendors, and a finisher's mug filled with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
A Hot Chocolate Expo and packet pickup are scheduled for February 12, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center (Hall C2). Packet mailing is available for a fee and has a registration deadline of January 24, 2027; there is no race day packet pickup.
A VIP Cocoa Club option and a Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade are available. Ghirardelli Cocoa Club benefits include a branded shopping bag with single-serve cocoa, a $35 onsite store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area, and an upgraded onsite experience with hot cocoa and extra dippables.
Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers in each distance, including cash prizes and complimentary registration for next year. Age group awards are also given across standard age divisions, with prizes that include discounts or free registration for the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
