Hot Chocolate Run – Nashville
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Event details
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Nashville is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The event offers three distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
All courses start and finish in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Course and post-race
Course highlights include the Tennessee State Capitol, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, the 95-Bell Carillon, and sections near Broadway. The post-race area at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park includes music, vendors, and a finisher's mug that contains chocolate fondue and hot chocolate.
Logistics and services
An expo and packet pickup take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Nissan Stadium West Club. The expo is free and open to the public. There is no race day packet pickup; packets must be picked up at the expo or mailed. Packet mailing is available for a fee of $20.95 if added before the February 1, 2026 deadline. Free high-resolution photos and race times are emailed to participants. Live runner tracking will be available the week of the race. Organizers encourage public transportation and carpooling; specific parking lots and ADA parking are listed for race day.
Awards and upgrades
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance, with prize amounts and free registration for next year for top finishers. Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories, including a 9-and-under division for the 5K. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade provides premium hot cocoa, VIP corral placement, onsite credit, and other upgraded amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
