location & time
Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Directions
5k start time: 7:00 am
10k start time: 7:00 am
15k start time: 7:00 am
Gear check opens at 6:00 am on race day
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!
expo
Tampa Convention Center333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Saturday, December 17, 2022
10:00am to 5:00pm
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!
parking / transit
We encourage public transportation, and carpooling for all participants. Participants driving vehicles may be able to park on surrounding roadways where designated parking is available. No parking is allowed on the course, and vehicles that do not adhere to event no parking signs will be towed.
Participants driving are encouraged to park at Millennium Garages. Participants can pre-purchase parking here for the Grant Park North Garage, and are recommended to be parked by 6:00AM. Access in & out of Grant Park North Garage from Michigan Avenue will remain open throughout the duration of the event. Access to any other Millennium Garage may be limited due to road closures of the event.
Participants taking public transportation are encouraged to use Harrison or Jackson CTA stops. Travel East across Michigan Avenue through the instructions on Event Gates 1, 2, or 3. Click here for more details.
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 race day, so be sure to check back then!
award-winning swag kit

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