Last year the race attracted more than 150,000 runners across the country.
Running and chocolate go together really well. After the race, runners receive a chocolate fondue mug with dippable treats, and, hot chocolate, of course.
“This running series captures the joy of movement with the taste of chocolate across many of our USA TODAY Network local communities,” says Nate Scott, Vice President of Sports, Revenue Strategy for Gannett, which is partnering with Venture Endurance for the race.
And if you aren’t into running, but also enjoy hot chocolate, you can volunteer to work at the race.
What cities is the USA TODAY Hot Chocolate Run coming to?
Denver, Oct. 6
Chicago, Nov. 3
Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 17
St. Louis, Dec. 8
Phoenix, Dec. 15
Tampa, Dec. 15
San Francisco, Jan. 25, 2025
Atlanta, Feb. 2, 2025
Dallas, Feb. 8, 2025
Charlotte, Feb. 15, 2025
Nashville, Feb. 22, 2025
Seattle, March 2, 2025
San Diego, March 9, 2025
Philadelphia, April 5, 2025
Minneapolis, April 12, 2025
Virtual, April 30, 2025
Register for the 2024 Hot Chocolate Run series in your city today and receive a a jacket, hot chocolate, mug with dippables, race photos, and a one-year subscription to USA TODAY for most new subscribers. USA TODAY
How much is it to register for the USA TODAY Hot Chocolate Run?
Starting at $34 for the 5K run
Starting at $44 for the 10K run
Starting at $54 for the 15K run
Registration includes a jacket, hot chocolate, mug with dippables, race photos, and a one-year subscription to USA TODAY for most new subscribers.
How to register for the USA TODAY Hot Chocolate Run
Participants have the option to donate to Special Olympics, the official charity partner of the series. Every dollar donated to Special Olympics can significantly change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by helping them discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. A $5 donation can provide one week of training for a Special Olympics athlete while a $75 donation can provide one year of support for an athlete. Click here for more information about Special Olympics.
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