Hot Chocolate Run – Charlotte
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Hot Chocolate Run - Charlotte
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Charlotte is scheduled for February 13, 2027, with start and finish located at First Ward Park near the Spectrum Center. The event offers multiple course distances and a professionally managed, timed race experience.
Available distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Course routes pass through Center City and nearby neighborhoods. The 15K course includes Country Club Heights, Villa Heights, and Plaza Midwood. The 5K course includes a segment through Belmont. An interactive course map and a downloadable PDF map are provided for route details.
Participants receive a race kit that includes a full-zip fleece jacket and a finisher’s medal. The post-race party at First Ward Park features music, vendors, hot chocolate, and a finisher mug with chocolate fondue and dippables. Free high-resolution photos and official race times are emailed to participants. Live runner tracking is available the week of the race.
The Ghirardelli Cocoa Club is an optional upgrade that provides premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a canvas tote with single-serve cocoa, a $35 merchandise store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area, and an upgraded onsite experience with a hot breakfast item and dedicated restrooms.
An expo for packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2027, and the event lists SKECHERS as the title sponsor and Ghirardelli among national sponsors. Details for 2027 are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
