Hot Chocolate Run – Seattle
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Event overview
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Seattle is scheduled for March 1, 2026. The event offers chip-timed road races with a post-race party, finisher mug with chocolate fondue and hot chocolate, and a commemorative finisher medal and full-zip jacket included with registration. The start and finish are at Seattle Center near Climate Pledge Arena and the Space Needle. The course passes local attractions including the International Fountain, Seattle Center, and Museum of Pop Culture.
Race distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Logistics and amenities
Expo and packet pickup occur on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (301 Mercer St). Packet mailing is available for $20.95 per registrant; the deadline to add packet mailing is February 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm. There is no race day packet pickup.
The event includes free high-resolution race photos, live runner tracking, and professionally managed and timed races. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade offers a dedicated area, premium hot cocoa, a hot breakfast item, preferred corral placement, and a shopping bag with cocoa and onsite credit. Post-race awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers in each distance, with cash prizes and free registration for next year; age-group awards are given to the top three in standard age brackets including a separate U9 division for the 5K. Parking and lodging information is provided for Seattle Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
