Hot Chocolate Run – St. Louis
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Event
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run takes place in Downtown St. Louis on December 6, 2026. The event offers timed road races and a post-race party with music and vendors held in downtown St. Louis. The finish line experience includes a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 15K
Courses run through Downtown St. Louis and pass landmarks such as Energizer Park, Soldiers Memorial, Saint Louis University, and Union Station. The 15K course also includes Washington Avenue, Ballpark Village, and the Soulard area.
Every registration includes a race kit with a full-zip jacket and a finisher's medal. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are provided to participants by email. Live runner tracking will be available the week of the race.
Logistics, expo and awards
The event location is listed as Kaufman Park, 1200 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63103. Packet pickup is at the Hot Chocolate Expo; there is no race day packet pickup. Packet mailing is offered for a fee and the deadline to add mailing closes on November 15, 2026. Shuttle service and downtown parking options are listed for participants.
Overall awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance with cash prizes and complimentary registration for the following year. Age group awards are given to the top three in standard age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
