Hot Chocolate Run Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
- 15K, 10K, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Join the Hot Chocolate Run in Charlotte, where fun meets flavor in the most delicious way possible. Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, or 15K — and cross the finish line into a chocolate lover’s paradise. With a post-race party packed with rich fondue, sweet surprises, and good vibes, this … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Feb 13):
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| L (°F) | 32 | 37 | 42 | 35 | 33 |
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Nice race
Overall the race was nice. I did the 5k not much scenery on the course but plenty of hills. The expo was okay needed more vendors. After race party had … MORE
Overall the race was nice. I did the 5k not much scenery on the course but plenty of hills. The expo was okay needed more vendors. After race party had a good DJ who knew how to get the crowd moving and there was plenty of chocolate. The swag was excellent love the jacket and medal. I do want to do more races in the series.
Starting slip :(
This was my third year running the HC Charlotte. This review is just for the race day itself, the awards, and the social media following. First of all, there should … MORE
This was my third year running the HC Charlotte. This review is just for the race day itself, the awards, and the social media following.
First of all, there should be better parking for packet pick up. It’s a mess trying to figure out where to park, and pay for parking- this race is large enough there can be an agreement regarding parking with one of the decks close by.
As a third yr participant, I am awarded something for my continued patronage. I have received nothing and will have to hound someone down for an answer.
Speaking of awards, it’s ridiculous that there’s no awards for top 3 of each age group! Only the top person in each age group is awarded a free registration for the next year- which again, you need to hound them down to get it.
HC social media following is huge! The Charlotte race STILL has not been featured on their IG page and as of this writing it is March 26th.
It’s impossible to get any reply on anything via email. Which is CRAZY bc their communication for everything else is good.
For the course- it’s super hilly Charlotte and there’s no way around it. The 5k course is TOO long, coming at .12 meters (200 meters) too long according to my Garmin And Strava.
A Con is that I felt is important is in the years prior this year was the most lacking in the race hype. Previous years were much more pumped up- many more people cheering on the course.
Last con is the HC volunteers screaming at us to move in the area where we would eat our chocolate.
Pros- lots of giveaways at the finish this year. The pictures are always a treat. The food is always yummy.
Always Great
This is my 3rd year running this race. First year- 5k, last year- virtual 10k, so this year I had to do the 15k. This course is tough. LOTS of … MORE
This is my 3rd year running this race. First year- 5k, last year- virtual 10k, so this year I had to do the 15k. This course is tough. LOTS of hills. The expo is great. My kids love to make sure they can go to this one. tons of chocolate and picture opportunities. I really like the swag of this race. honestly, the jacket keeps me coming back. This year, I earned legacy status, so I picked up a few more goodies for my 3rd year in a row.
First One!
Hills, Hills, Hills. This is the race that I found out even a 5k could be filled with hills. It was my first time but a great local race where … MORE
Hills, Hills, Hills. This is the race that I found out even a 5k could be filled with hills. It was my first time but a great local race where lots of friends can come together! will be back! loved the chocolate and the jacket!
Not as big as the one in Nashville
Route was fair and just had some rolling hills. Not too difficult. Corrals were confusing at first. ABC was for the 5K and DEF etc...was for the 15K. Should have … MORE
Route was fair and just had some rolling hills. Not too difficult. Corrals were confusing at first. ABC was for the 5K and DEF etc…was for the 15K. Should have just left them like the 5K. Still had people trying to catch up for the 5K as we were about to start the 15.
The after stuff was the same as Nashville 17 but less items in the sales tents and not as many vendors and the location was quickly turning into a mosh pit due to the weather.
Overall not a bad run certainly not as crowded as Nashville which is not a bad thing.
Supposedly there is a program that rewards repeat races but it is for the same location and it should also include if you run different locals. That maybe a better incentive for people to travel to the other locations to run this event.