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2026 SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago Presented by Ghirardelli
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Grant Park, Chicago
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Join us on November 1st, 2026, for the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run where fun meets flavor in the most delicious way possible. Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, 15K or 2 Mile WALK — and cross the finish line into a chocolate lover’s paradise.
5K, 10K, 15K, and 2 more
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Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Chicago, United States
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Where and when
Location
Grant Park, Chicago, IL, USA
Start times
5K: 7:30 AM10K: 7:30 AM15K: 7:30 AM2 Mile Walk: 9:15 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago Presented by Ghirardelli
5K
5 km
$75.96
10K
10 km
$87.36
15K
15 km
$98.76
2 Mile Walk
2 mi
$75.96
5K
5 km
$75.96
10K
10 km
$87.36
15K
15 km
$98.76
2 Mile Walk
2 mi
$75.96
Route information
Start and end your run in iconic Grant Park! Runners will take off next to The Art Institute of Chicago and the Bean, and cross the finish line by Buckingham Fountain. Run past landmarks like Maggie Daily Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, James R. Thompson Center, Chicago City Hall, Chicago Board of Trade, McCormick Place, Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and more!
What's included
🧥 Exclusive SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Jacket
🏅 Commemorative Finisher's Medal
☕️ Our Famous Hot Chocolate
🍫 Chocolate Fondue Finisher’s Mug
🎉 Access to the Post-Race Party
🎽 Commemorative Race Bib
📸 Free Race Photos
🛣️ Professionally Managed Course
⏱️ Professionally Timed Races
💖 Unmatched vibes, energy, and community spirit
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Ventures Endurance
We Are Ventures Endurance. Our Mission: Deliver Unforgettable Race Experiences At Ventures Endurance, our mission is simple: create the best event experience for the running and cycling communities across the U.S. With 35 events in cities nationwide, we offer participants of all experience levels the chance to challenge themselves and celebrate their achievements on world-class courses paired with unmatched post-race festivities. Our flagship events include the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run series, Detroit Free Press Marathon, RAGBRAI, and the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon—each designed to bring athletes together for incredible experiences they’ll never forget.
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