Hot Chocolate Run – Seattle
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Seattle SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Seattle takes place on February 28, 2027, with start and finish at Seattle Center alongside Climate Pledge Arena. The event offers multiple race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course passes several Seattle landmarks, including the Space Needle, International Fountain, Seattle Center, and nearby cultural sites such as the Museum of Pop Culture and the Pacific Northwest Ballet. The route is managed by event staff and races are professionally timed.
Registered participants receive a race kit that includes a full-zip jacket, a commemorative bib, and a finisher's medal. The post-race party includes a Chocoholic finisher’s mug served with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. Free high-resolution photos and official race times are emailed to participants after they finish. Live runner tracking is available for real-time updates.
An Expo and packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, and the Expo is open to the public. Packet mailing is offered for a fee with a registration deadline listed in event materials. A paid VIP Cocoa Club upgrade, operated with Ghirardelli, adds a dedicated area, premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a shopping bag, a $35 hot chocolate store credit, VIP corral placement, and other onsite amenities.
Overall and age group awards are given for the 5K, 10K, and 15K distances with listed prize packages for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
