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, with start and finish at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix. The event offers timed road races over multiple distances and a post-race party in the plaza that includes music, vendors, and a finisher's mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Race registration includes a kit with a full-zip fleece and a finisher's medal. An expo and packet pick-up takes place the day before at the Phoenix Convention Center South Hall G; the expo is open to the public and distributes runner kits and event merchandise. Packet mailing is available for a fee with a registration deadline of November 15, 2026, and there is no race day packet pick-up.
The course starts and ends at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza and passes landmarks such as the Arizona State Capitol, Arizona Financial Theatre, Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse, and Footprint Center. Free high-resolution race photos and finish times are emailed to participants. Live runner tracking will be available the week of the race.
Additional options include the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club, which provides a tote with cocoa, a store credit, VIP corral placement, access to a reserved area, and upgraded onsite amenities. Overall and age group awards are presented for top finishers in each distance, with cash prizes and registration incentives for certain places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
