Hot Chocolate Run – Houston
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Event overview
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Houston is scheduled for January 31, 2026, with start and finish at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston. The event includes an on-course view along Buffalo Bayou and portions of Allen Parkway. Registered participants receive a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal as part of the race kit.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 mile
Race day and course
The course begins and ends at Sam Houston Park and highlights local landmarks such as Allen Parkway, Buffalo Bayou, and St. John Church. Interactive and PDF course maps are provided for participants; updated 2026 maps are noted as forthcoming. The post-race party at Sam Houston Park features music, vendors, and a finisher’s mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Logistics and services
Expo and packet pickup take place on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Community Collective for Houston (12401 S. Post Oak Dr.). There is no race day packet pickup; packet mailing is available for a fee until January 11, 2026. Expo parking is free; participants are asked to use public transportation or carpool and not to park on the course.
Timing, photos, and awards
Free high-resolution photos and official race times are emailed to participants and posted online. Live runner tracking will be available the week of the race. Overall and age-group awards are given for the 5K, 10K, and 10 mile events, with monetary prizes and registration benefits for top overall finishers and registration incentives for age-group placers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
