Hot Chocolate Run – San Francisco
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San Francisco SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in San Francisco takes place in January 2027 at Golden Gate Park with multiple distance options. The event starts and finishes near the Music Concourse and includes a managed, professionally timed course.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course runs past several Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach landmarks, including the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Polo Fields, Japanese Tea Garden, Murphy Windmill, Huntington Falls, the Great Highway near Ocean Beach, the Bison Paddock, and the JFK Promenade.
The post-race party is held at Golden Gate Park with music, vendors, and a finisher mug that includes chocolate fondue, hot chocolate, and dippables. Free race photos and official timing are provided to participants.
Registrations include an award kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher medal. A VIP upgrade, the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club, offers additional onsite amenities such as premium Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa, a dedicated Cocoa Club area, VIP corral placement, a hot breakfast item, dedicated restrooms, heaters if needed, and a store credit for onsite purchases.
Packet pickup occurs at the Hot Chocolate Expo at Sports Basement Presidio the weekend before the race; the expo is free and open to the public. There is no race day packet pickup.
Overall awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers across standard age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
