Hot Chocolate Run – Columbus
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Columbus SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run : November 15, 2026
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Columbus takes place on November 15, 2026 at McFerson Commons (218 West Street, Columbus, OH 43215). The event offers multiple distance options and a themed post-race experience focused on hot chocolate and chocolate fondue.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Race registrations include a full-zip event jacket, a commemorative finisher's medal, a race bib, and free high-resolution photos. The finish area features a Chocoholic finisher's mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate, plus a post-race party with music and vendors at McFerson Commons near the Union Station Arch.
The course runs through downtown Columbus and the Riverfront and Arena districts, passing neighborhood highlights such as the River South District, Brewery District, German Village, Uptown District, Victorian Village, Short North, and landmarks including Goodale Park, Schiller Park, Nationwide Arena, and the Union Station Arch. The event is professionally managed and professionally timed.
A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade provides premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa and enhanced onsite amenities including a shopping bag with take-home cocoa, a $35 hot chocolate store credit, preferred corral placement, access to a dedicated club area, and upgraded onsite services.
Packet pickup takes place at a free public Hot Chocolate Expo on November 14, 2026; packets may also be mailed for a fee with a mailing deadline listed in event materials. Overall and age-group awards are given for the 5K, 10K, and 15K, including cash prizes and registration incentives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
