*2023 Details are subject to change!*
location & time
5k start time: 7:30 am
10k start time: 7:30 am
15k start time: 7:30 am
2-Mile walk start time: approximately 8:15 am (depending on number of 5k/10k/15k starters)
Gear check opens 60 mins before start time.
post-run party
A chocolate lover's oasis awaits at the post-run party! Celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher mug that includes fondue, dippables, and our very own hot chocolate, while checking out our exciting vendors and listening to great tunes!
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expo
Location: Navy Pier, Festival Hall B
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Saturday, November 4, 2022
If you do not choose to have your packet mailed, you must attend expo to pick up your packet.
Our Hot Chocolate Expo is free and open to the public. Pick up your goodie bag, experience the CHOCOLATE, check out our merchandise, and visit our exciting vendors!
Navy Pier Garages (600 E Grand Ave - 312-595-5001)
Rates:
0 to 59 Min - $16.00
1 to 1:30 Hrs. - $26.00
1:30 to 2:00 Hrs. - $32.00
2 to 6 Hrs. - $37.00
Alternate off-site parking - bring your parking ticket to Navy Pier Guest Services (at the west entrance of Navy Pier) for validation
Grand Plaza Parking (540 N. State St. - 312-644-7263)
Ogden Plaza Parking (300 E. North Water St. - 312-527-4882)
Millennium Parking (5 S. Columbus Dr. - 312-616-1544)
Lake Point Parking (505 N. Lakeshore Drive - 312-329-0385)
City Front Plaza Parking (450 N. City front Pl. - 312-836-1382)
parking / transit
We encourage all participants to have a transportation plan prior to the morning of the event. Road closures around the event site will take place over an hour prior to start time and will impact access to Grant Park.
Click More Details below for more information on parking and transit.
Public transportation and carpooling are strongly encouraged for all participants. No parking is allowed on the course, and vehicles that do not adhere to the event and no parking signs will be towed. Participants driving vehicles may be able to park on surrounding roadways where designated parking is available.
Additional parking is available for pre-purchase here at Millennium Garages:
- Grant Park North Garage - it is recommended to be parked by 6:00 a.m.
- Access in and out of Grant Park North Garage from Michigan Ave will remain open throughout the duration of the event. (Access to any other Millennium Garage may be limited due to road closures)
All arriving will be directed towards Michigan Ave to enter through the GATES on the West side of Grant Park. Click here to view the Post-Race Party map.
Lyft Drop Off - Ida B. Wells & Wabash
- No drop off on Michigan Ave due to road closures.
- No drop off on Lake Shore Drive
- Please familiarize yourself with the Course Map and Road Closures if being dropped off.
hotel
Pick a Hotel Planner location in close proximity to the start line. Book your stay using the link below to take advantage of our exclusive discounted rates!
photos & timing
Free high-res photos and your race time will be emailed to all participants as soon as they cross the finish line. The link below will also be updated on run day, so be sure to check back then!
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