Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 10k, 15k
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 (9.3miles) and a 5k (3.1miles), with many cities also featuring a 10k (6.2 miles). Participants receive an award-winning goodie bag with each registration.
The chocolate flows at the post-race party, and runners enjoy music, a finisher's mug filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and tasty dippable treats!
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Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago
Date: Nov, 2027 (TBD)
Size: 10,000+ participants
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Join the Big 10 community of Champaign-Urbana & Savoy. Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium, enjoy bountiful postrace food and a street fest with live music, beer, and other festivities.
Distance options are: Marathon, Half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Mile, and Youth Run, plus eight I-Challenge events that dare you to complete multiple events to earn extra swag and medals!
Thousands of fans and volunteers shower you with Midwest hospitality along the flat and fast routes through downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and awesome, paved park trails.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 10,000+
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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