Overview
- The Skechers Hot Chocolate Run drew thousands of participants to Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with runners and walkers choosing from 5K, 10K, 15K and a 2-mile walk.
- The lakefront course started near the Art Institute and finished in Grant Park, where participants were greeted with hot chocolate, chocolate treats and a themed post-race party.
- City officials closed portions of downtown streets for the event to accommodate the course that ran along the lakefront and through the Loop, according to local reporting.
- Race timing results published by CBS Chicago named Hunter Davila first overall among 15K men with a chip time of 48:25 and Jess Macy first among 15K women at 57:34.
- The event continues the Hot Chocolate Run’s mix of casual racing and lifestyle marketing, using sponsor branding and a finish-line food experience to attract broad community turnout.