Hot Chocolate Run - St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 6, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, 15k
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Race Information
The Hot Chocolate Run series is a national series of chocolate-themed races in major cities across the United States. These are big-city races - with courses to match.
Established in 2008, the inaugural Hot Chocolate 15k/5k ran through the streets of Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception, hundreds of thousands have run for chocolate - making it the fastest-growing race series in the nation.
Each Hot Chocolate race features a 15k (9.3 miles) and a 5k (3.1 miles), with many cities also featuring a 10k (6.2 miles).
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Hot Chocolate Run All-Season Virtual
Date: Apr 1, 2026 - Wednesday
Size: 5,000 - 10,000 participants
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Hot Chocolate Run - Philadelphia
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Date: Apr 4, 2026 - Saturday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hot Chocolate Run - Denver
Date: Oct 4, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: Denver, Colorado
Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago
Date: Nov 1, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 10,000+ participants
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hot Chocolate Run - St. Louis
Date: Dec 6, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Hot Chocolate Run - Phoenix
Date: Dec 6, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Hot Chocolate Run - Houston
Date: Jan 30, 2027 - Saturday
Size: 5,000 - 10,000 participants
Location: Houston, Texas
Hot Chocolate Run - Atlanta
Date: Jan 31, 2027 - Sunday
Size: 10,000+ participants
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Hot Chocolate Run - Dallas
Date: Feb, 2027 (TBD)
Size: 500 - 1,000 participants
Location: Dallas, Texas
Hot Chocolate Run - Charlotte
Date: Feb 13, 2027 - Saturday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Hot Chocolate Run - Seattle
Date: Feb 28, 2027 - Sunday
Size: 5,000 - 10,000 participants
Location: Seattle, Washington
Hot Chocolate Run - San Diego
Date: Mar 7, 2027 - Sunday
Size: 5,000 - 10,000 participants
Location: San Diego, California
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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