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 the start and finish at Seattle Center. The event offers timed race options and a post-race party featuring a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. Each registrant receives a kit that includes a full-zip fleece jacket and a finisher's medal.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course runs around Seattle Center and passes landmarks such as the Space Needle, the International Fountain, and nearby cultural sites including the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Museum of Pop Culture. An expo and packet pick-up are scheduled the day before the race at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Free high-resolution race photos and official finish times are provided to participants by email, and live runner tracking is available.
The event includes overall awards for the top three male and female finishers in each distance, with monetary prizes and registration benefits for top placings. Age-group awards are given across standard age brackets including U14 and age groups up to 80+. A paid VIP option, the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club, offers an upgraded onsite area, premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a canvas tote with cocoa, store credit, VIP corral placement, and other enhanced amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
