Hot Chocolate Run – Minneapolis
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Minneapolis SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run : November 14, 2026
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Minneapolis takes place at Boom Island Park on November 14, 2026. The event offers timed road race options and an on-site post-race party at the park.
Available race distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course begins at Boom Island Park and follows riverfront streets along the Mississippi River. The route includes views and landmarks such as Saint Anthony Falls, Merriam Street Bridge, and the Stone Arch Bridge, with scenery of downtown and uptown Minneapolis.
Race entry includes a race kit with a full-zip fleece jacket and a finisher's medal. At the finish line participants receive a finisher's mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are provided to participants after they finish. Live runner tracking is offered for participants and their spectators.
An expo and packet pick-up are held at the Minneapolis Convention Center the day before the race where participants can collect their race kit and visit vendors. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade is available with benefits such as a canvas tote with Ghirardelli cocoa, a store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area, and upgraded onsite amenities.
Overall and age group awards are presented for the 5K, 10K, and 15K with cash and registration incentives for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
