Hot Chocolate Run – Phoenix
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Phoenix SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Phoenix takes place on December 6, 2026, at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix. The event features multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course starts and ends at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza and passes several downtown landmarks, including Arizona Financial Theatre, the Arizona State Capitol, the Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse, and the Footprint Center. The route includes views of historical memorials in the state capitol complex.
Every registration includes a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. The post-race party at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza offers music, vendors, and a Chocoholic finisher's mug filled with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. The event also provides free high-resolution race photos and participants receive their race time by email.
An expo and packet pick-up is scheduled at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Hall G, on Saturday, December 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is no race day packet pick-up. Packet mailing can be added before November 15, 2026, for a fee of $20.95.
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance with prize amounts for the top three. Age group awards are offered across standard age categories, and the 5K includes a division for 9 and under. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade offers premium hot cocoa, a branded bag, a $35 store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated club area, and upgraded onsite amenities.
Public transportation and carpooling are encouraged. Road closures will affect vehicle traffic from the east of the start and finish area, and surrounding parking lots are operated by the State of Arizona. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
