Hot Chocolate Run – Chicago
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Chicago SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Chicago is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at Grant Park and is presented by Arkansas - The Natural State. The event includes multiple distance options and a 2 mile walk.
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- 2 mile walk
The course begins and ends in Grant Park with routing that passes downtown riverwalk areas and several city landmarks, including The Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, and the Field Museum. Races are professionally managed and timed. Free high-resolution photos and race times are provided to participants after the race, and live runner tracking will be available.
Race registrations include a race kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher medal. The post-race party in Grant Park features live music, vendors, and a finisher’s mug served with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. The Ghirardelli Cocoa Club is offered as an upgraded option and includes onsite Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a VIP area, preferred corral placement, a store credit, and upgraded onsite amenities such as a hot breakfast item and dedicated restrooms.
An expo and packet pickup take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on October 30 and October 31, 2026. Overall awards and age-group awards are given for the 5K, 10K, and 15K, with cash prizes for top overall finishers and registration incentives for age-group placings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
