Hot Chocolate Run – Columbus
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Columbus SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The event in Columbus is a city running event featuring multiple distances and a chocolate themed post race experience. Races are organized around McFerson Commons with the course moving through Columbus neighborhoods and finishing near Nationwide Arena.
Available race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Every registrant receives a race kit that includes a full zip fleece and a finisher medal. The finish line experience includes a Chocoholic finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate, plus a post race party with music and vendors near the Union Station Arch.
An Expo and packet pickup take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Ballroom; the Expo is free and open to the public. There is no race day packet pickup; packets must be picked up at the Expo or mailed if that option was added before the packet mailing deadline.
Additional options and services include the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade, which offers a canvas tote with Ghirardelli cocoa, a store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area, and an enhanced onsite experience with added refreshments and amenities. The event provides professional timing, free high resolution race photos emailed to participants, live runner tracking, and overall and age group awards for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
