Hot Chocolate Run – Tampa
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Tampa SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Tampa is scheduled for December 13, 2026, and offers multiple race distances and a weekend of event activities. Distances available include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The course starts and finishes at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park and runs along the water for the entire route. Course highlights listed for the event include Platt Street Bridge, Bayshore Boulevard, views of Harbour and Davis Islands, Columbus Statue Park, the City of Tampa’s Pirate Ship, the Bayshore Fitness Trail, and the Historic Hyde Park North neighborhood.
Event extras include a post-race party at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park with music, vendors, waterfront views, and a finisher mug with chocolate fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate. Registered participants receive a kit that includes a full-zip jacket and a finisher’s medal. Races are professionally managed and officially timed; free high-resolution photos and race times will be emailed to participants. A public expo and packet pickup will be held the day before the race at the Florida State Fairgrounds Florida Center.
The event lists overall awards for the top three male and female finishers in each distance, and age group awards for the top three male and female finishers across multiple age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
