Hot Chocolate Run – Houston
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run : Houston
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Houston is scheduled for January 30, 2027, with the start and finish located at Sam Houston Park. The course runs along Allen Parkway and features views of the Buffalo Bayou.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 mile
Every participant receives a race kit that includes a full-zip fleece jacket and a finisher's medal. The finish area provides a post-race party with a finisher's mug that includes chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
A separate Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade provides a branded canvas tote with single-serve cocoa, a $35 merchandise store credit, VIP preferred corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area before and after the event, and an upgraded onsite experience that can include a hot breakfast item, heaters if needed, dedicated restrooms, and premium Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa.
An expo and packet pick-up is planned for the day before the race; packets must be picked up at the expo or mailed in advance, as there is no race day packet pick-up. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are emailed to participants. Overall and age group awards are given for the 5K, 10K, and 10 mile events, with cash prizes and registration incentives for top overall finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
