Hot Chocolate Run – St. Louis

St. Louis SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run

The event takes place in Downtown St. Louis on December 6, 2026, with the main race area at Kaufman Park, 1200 Chestnut St. The event offers multiple distance options, including:

• 5K
• 15K

Courses pass city sites such as Energizer Park, Union Station, and Saint Louis University. The 15K route additionally runs down Washington Avenue and through Ballpark Village and the Soulard area. The finish area includes a post-race party with music, vendors, a Chocoholic finisher's mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.

Registered participants receive a swag kit that includes a full-zip fleece jacket and a finisher's medal. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club upgrade is available with perks such as a canvas tote with Ghirardelli cocoa, $35 merchandise credit, VIP corral placement, access to a dedicated cocoa area, upgraded onsite amenities, and Ghirardelli hot cocoa.

Packet pick-up and the expo are scheduled the day before at America's Center, where runner kits and race merchandise are distributed; there is no race day packet pick-up. Free high-resolution photos and official race times are emailed to participants. Live runner tracking is provided closer to the event. The event uses a color-coded Event Alert System to communicate course status and weather-related conditions to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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