Hot Chocolate Run – Phoenix
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Phoenix SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Phoenix is scheduled for December 6, 2026, at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix. The event offers road race distances on a course that starts and finishes at the plaza and passes notable downtown sites including the Arizona Financial Theatre, Arizona State Capitol, Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse, and Footprint Center.
Participants can choose from these distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Every registration includes a swag kit that contains a full zip fleece and a finisher's medal. The finish area features a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate, and a post race party with music and vendors is held at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. Free high resolution race photos and official race timing are provided to participants. Live runner tracking will be available the week of the race.
An expo and packet pick up are scheduled for the day before the race at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Hall G. The expo is free and open to the public and includes packet collection, merchandise, and vendor booths. There is no race day packet pick up; packets must be collected at the expo or mailed prior to the event.
The event includes overall and age group awards for the 5K, 10K, and 15K, with prize structures for top finishers and age group recognitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
