Hot Chocolate Run – Phoenix
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run – Phoenix
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Phoenix takes place on December 6, 2026, with start and finish at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix. The event offers three distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course runs near landmarks such as the Arizona State Capitol, Arizona Financial Theatre, Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse, and Footprint Center, and starts and ends at the urban park in front of the state capitol complex. A post-race party at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza includes music, vendors, free hot chocolate, a finisher’s mug with chocolate fondue and dippables, and on-site photography.
Event registration includes a swag kit with a full-zip fleece and a commemorative finisher’s medal. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade provides additional perks, including a canvas tote with single-serve Ghirardelli cocoa, a $35 merchandise store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a reserved Cocoa Club area, and an upgraded onsite experience with a hot breakfast item, heaters if needed, and extra dippables.
An Expo and packet pick-up takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Hall G. Packet mailing is available for a fee of $20.95 and the mailing option closes on November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are emailed to participants after they finish. Road closures will affect traffic east of the start and finish; surrounding parking lots are operated by the State of Arizona at standard rates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
