Hot Chocolate Run – Philadelphia
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Philadelphia SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - April 3, 2027
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Philadelphia is scheduled at Eakins Oval on April 3, 2027. The event offers timed road race distances and a post-race gathering at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The courses run along the Schuylkill River and pass city landmarks including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Washington Monument Statue, and Logan Square. Races start at Eakins Oval and finish near the Rocky Balboa Statue; the 5K course turns near the Historic Strawberry Mansion.
Race options include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Registrations include a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. The post-race party provides a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate, plus music and vendors on site. A VIP Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade offers an upgraded post-race area, premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, and additional onsite perks.
An expo and packet pickup take place on April 2, 2027 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Hall G. There is no race day packet pickup; packet mailing is available for a fee and has a registration deadline. Free high-resolution photos and race times are emailed to participants, and live runner tracking is offered the week of the event.
Overall and age-group awards are presented for the top finishers in each distance, with prize amounts and registration benefits for top overall placements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
