Hot Chocolate Run – Seattle
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Seattle SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - Seattle
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Seattle is scheduled for February 28, 2027, with start and finish at Seattle Center alongside Climate Pledge Arena. The event offers multiple race distances and a managed course that passes landmarks such as the Space Needle, International Fountain, and Seattle Center attractions.
Participants can choose from these distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Race entries include a swag kit with an exclusive full zip jacket and a finisher's medal. At the finish area participants receive a chocoholic finisher’s mug with chocolate fondue and hot chocolate; a post-race party with music and vendors follows the race. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are provided to participants after they cross the finish line. Live runner tracking is available for real-time updates.
A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade is offered as a VIP option and includes premium Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa, a shopping bag with single-serve cocoa, a $35 hot chocolate store credit for onsite or online use, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated Cocoa Club area, and upgraded onsite amenities such as a hot breakfast item and dedicated restrooms.
A public Expo and packet pick-up is scheduled for the day before the race at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Overall and age group awards are given for the top finishers in each distance, with cash prizes and registration incentives for top overall places and patches or registration discounts for age group placings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
