Hot Chocolate Run – Tampa
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run – Tampa
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Tampa is scheduled for December 13, 2026, with the start and finish located at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602. The event offers three certified race distances and a managed course that runs along the water and passes Bayshore Boulevard, Platt Street Bridge, Harbour and Davis Islands, Columbus Statue Park, the City of Tampa’s Pirate Ship, and Historic Hye Park North.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
Registered participants receive a race kit that includes a full-zip jacket and a commemorative finisher's medal. The finish line experience includes a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. Free high-resolution race photos and official race times are emailed to participants after they cross the finish line.
An expo and packet pick-up is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at a location to be announced; there is no race day packet pick-up. Packet mailing is available for a fee and the mailing deadline is November 22, 2026. Live runner tracking and updated course maps are listed as available closer to the event.
Awards include overall cash prizes and onsite awards for the top three male and female finishers in each distance, plus age group awards for multiple age categories. A Ghirardelli Cocoa Club VIP upgrade offers premium hot cocoa, a shopping bag, $35 store credit, preferred corral placement, and an upgraded onsite experience with dedicated amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
