Hot Chocolate Run – San Francisco
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San Francisco SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in San Francisco presents timed 5K, 10K, and 15K distance options and uses a start and finish area near the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. The course passes several park landmarks including the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Polo Fields, Murphy Windmill, Huntington Falls, the Great Highway near Ocean Beach, the Bison Paddock, and the JFK Promenade.
Race services include a race kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal, a commemorative race bib, free high-resolution photos sent to participants, and official race timing. The event also offers overall and age group awards for the 5K, 10K, and 15K, with monetary prizes for the top three overall finishers and registration discounts or awards for top age group finishers. Winners are announced at the post race party.
A Hot Chocolate Expo and packet pickup take place at Sports Basement Presidio on the two days prior to the race; packet mailing is available for an additional fee before the stated deadline. The post race party at Golden Gate Park features hot chocolate, a finisher mug with chocolate fondue and dippables, music, and onsite vendors. Additional options include a VIP Cocoa Club with upgraded onsite amenities and a Ghirardelli Cocoa Club with premium hot cocoa and other perks. Shuttle and rideshare arrangements are provided and local transit stops are within walking distance of the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.