Hot Chocolate Run – St. Louis
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St. Louis SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - December 6, 2026
The event is a themed running event in Downtown St. Louis held on December 6, 2026 with multiple distance options. The courses pass downtown landmarks and neighborhoods, including Energizer Park, Soldiers Memorial, Saint Louis University, Union Station, and sections of Washington Avenue, Ballpark Village, and the Soulard area on the longer course.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Registered participants receive a race kit that includes a full-zip jacket and a finisher medal. The finish line experience features a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate, and a post-race party with music and vendors in downtown St. Louis. Event photos and official race timing are provided and will be emailed to participants.
A paid VIP upgrade called the Ghirardelli Cocoa Club provides premium Ghirardelli hot cocoa, a shopping bag with take home cocoa, a hot chocolate store credit, VIP corral placement, dedicated restrooms, and an upgraded onsite area with heaters and breakfast items. Expo packet pickup details and locations are listed as TBD; there is no race day packet pickup. Packet mailing is offered for a fee and must be requested by November 15, 2026.
Awards are provided for overall and age group finishers. Overall awards and prizes are given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 15K, including cash prizes and registration incentives. Age group awards are offered across multiple age divisions with registration incentives and patches. An Event Alert System will communicate course condition levels and provide instructions based on weather and other conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
