Hot Chocolate Run – San Diego
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Event overview
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in San Diego is scheduled for March 8, 2026. The event is based at the Petco Park tailgate lots in downtown San Diego and includes a post-race party at Petco Park with music, vendors, photo opportunities, and a finisher's mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. An expo and packet pickup will take place Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E; the expo is free and open to the public.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Course, perks, and logistics
Course highlights listed for the 2026 event include Balboa Park (10K and 15K), Golden Hill Park and neighborhood (10K and 15K), East Village neighborhood (all events), Petco Park, Fig Tree Garden, and the "Hi, Hello, Hola" mural. Registration includes a swag kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. Races are professionally timed and free high-resolution race photos and results will be emailed to participants. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade is offered with perks such as VIP corral placement, a club shopping bag, a $35 hot chocolate store credit, access to a dedicated club area, and upgraded onsite amenities. Packet mailing is available for a fee with a stated deadline of February 15, 2026; there is no race day packet pickup. The organisers recommend public transportation or carpooling and note nearby parking lots and public transit lines serving the area. Awards are given to overall top three male and female finishers and to age group top three finishers across defined age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
