Hot Chocolate Run – Minneapolis
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Minneapolis SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Minneapolis takes place on November 14, 2026, with the start area at Boom Island Park. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course follows riverfront streets adjacent to the Mississippi River and includes views or crossings near Boom Island, Saint Anthony Falls, Merriam Street Bridge, and the Stone Arch Bridge. The event includes a post-race party at Boom Island Park with music, vendors, and a finisher's mug served with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Registration kits include a full-zip fleece and a commemorative finisher's medal. Additional event features listed for participants include a commemorative race bib, free race photos, professional timing, and live runner tracking. Packet pickup is handled at an expo held the day before the race at the Minneapolis Convention Center; packet mailing is offered as an add-on and there is no race day packet pickup.
A paid VIP upgrade called the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club provides a dedicated Cocoa Club area, Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a canvas tote with take home cocoa, a $35 on-site store credit, VIP corral placement, upgraded onsite amenities, and access to pre- and post-event facilities.
Overall and age group awards are planned for the 5K, 10K, and 15K, with monetary prizes and registration incentives for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
