{"id":39018,"date":"2026-06-14T14:15:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatracetorun.com\/event\/skechers-hot-chocolate-15k-dallas\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:15:45","slug":"skechers-hot-chocolate-15k-dallas","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/whatracetorun.com\/?tribe_events=skechers-hot-chocolate-15k-dallas","title":{"rendered":"SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Course Highlights<\/h3>\n

The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Dallas starts and finishes at historic Fair Park \u2014 home of the Cotton Bowl Stadium \u2014 in the heart of Dallas. The 15K course weaves through South Dallas’ Fair Park and Old East Dallas neighborhoods, passing scenic stretches of the Santa Fe Trail and the Lower Greenville corridor. The 10K and 5K routes offer equally engaging urban scenery in a neighborhood packed with public art and architectural character. All three distances return to Fair Park for the famous post-race Chocolate Fondue Party.<\/p>\n

Race Details<\/h3>\n

The 2026 Dallas Hot Chocolate Run is Saturday, February 7. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m., while the 10K and 15K start together at 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup is held Thursday, February 5 (3\u20137 PM) and Friday, February 6 (11 AM\u20136 PM) at the Automobile Building at Fair Park. Gear check opens 60 minutes before each start time. Every finisher receives the iconic Hot Chocolate Finisher’s Mug filled with rich fondue and sweet surprises, plus a commemorative finisher’s medal.<\/p>\n

The Chocolate Experience<\/h3>\n

What sets the Hot Chocolate Run apart is the unapologetically delicious finish line experience. The exclusive Finisher’s Mug \u2014 a signature insulated vessel \u2014 is filled with hot chocolate fondue and paired with dippable treats ranging from marshmallows and rice crispy treats to pretzels and bananas. The VIP Cocoa Club upgrade adds exclusive access to a premium post-race lounge with additional chocolate indulgences and special perks. It’s a race that rewards every finisher with something genuinely worth celebrating.<\/p>\n

Why Runners Love It<\/h3>\n

The Hot Chocolate Run series has built a cult following across America for making every finish line feel like a party. The Dallas edition’s Fair Park location adds extra visual interest \u2014 the Art Deco architecture and wide esplanades of this National Historic Landmark create a stunning race environment. February in Dallas offers reliably cool racing weather, and the SKECHERS partnership adds quality branded apparel to the race package. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the fondue, this is a race that brings pure joy.<\/p>\n

Register<\/h3>\n

Register at hotchocolate15k.com\/city\/dallas<\/a>. Top 3 overall finishers receive $250\/$150\/$100 cash prizes plus free registration for the following year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Course Highlights The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Dallas starts and finishes at historic Fair Park \u2014 home of the Cotton Bowl Stadium \u2014 in the heart of Dallas. The 15K course weaves through South Dallas’ Fair Park and Old East Dallas neighborhoods, passing scenic stretches of the Santa Fe Trail and the Lower Greenville corridor. The 10K and 5K routes offer equally engaging urban scenery in a neighborhood packed with public art and architectural character. All three distances return to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":39016,"template":"","meta":{"_srfm_raw_cpt_meta":"","_srfm_pdf_meta":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":""},"tags":[242,306,307,310],"tribe_events_cat":[72],"class_list":["post-39018","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-242","tag-306","tag-307","tag-310","tribe_events_cat-fun-races","cat_fun-races"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t