Hot Chocolate Run – Louisville
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Event overview
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Louisville is a December road race held in downtown Louisville. The event is based at Waterfront Park (TurfMutt Great Lawn South, 231 E Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202) and follows a course that passes Historic Main Street, Waterfront Park, Louisville Slugger Field, and the Yum Center. The event includes a post-race party with a finisher's mug containing chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Race details and services
The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Registrations include a swag kit with an exclusive full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. The organizers provide professional course management and timing. Packet pickup and an expo are held at Louisville Slugger Field; the expo is free and open to the public. Gear check is available before the race and bibs must be visible on the front of the torso for timing and corral access.
A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade is available; club perks listed include a branded shopping bag with single-serve cocoa, a $35 hot chocolate store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a reserved club area, a hot breakfast item, heaters if needed, and dedicated restrooms. Free race photos and live runner tracking are offered to participants. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and to age-group top three finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
