November 5th, 2017
The 8th annual Halloween Hot Chocolate Run races will again be held at Principal Park in Des Moines. The two races start and finish at Principal Park.

The race courses are along the river.
If you are still trying to set a PR for 2017 this course is flat and fast.

Don't miss the BEST runner premium in Des Moines.

This Event has sold out every year!
Don't be left out!Time: 9:00 AM - Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

[*]Adult registration includes:Women - 3/4 Zip Technical Running Jacket, Men - 1/4 Zip Jacket[*]Registrants also receive Beaverdale Confectionary Chocolate you can wash down with our famous piping hot Hot Chocolate! [*]If sizes sell out, only available sizes will be listed.[*]Walkers & baby strollers are welcome. Please start behind running participants. [*]Parking is available at Principal Park.

Packet Pick Up:

Packet Pickup is from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday Nov. 4th at:Fitness Sports 8810 Swanson BlvdClive, IA 50325
Phone 515-277-4785

Pre-race pick-up on Sunday at Principal Park from 7:30 to 8:30 AMRace numbers/chips and jackets can be picked up by registrant or 2nd party with confirmation.

• Top (3) overall male and female
  
• First (3) places in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59
  
• First (2) places in the following age groups: 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
  

Kid's Fun Run @ 10:00 AM for kids ages 10 and under.
The kids receive a finisher's ribbon, Hot Chocolate and Beaverdale Confectionary Chocolate!

Kids Race:
Approx. 1/8 to 1/4 Mile Distance

Age Groups:
10:00 AM: Ages 4 & under accompanied by parent
10:10 AM: Ages 5 to 7
10:20 AM: Ages 8 to 10

Participants receive 1st Place Ribbon and a Treat.

Click here to see a size guide.

The event will be professionally timed by The End Result Company: endresultco.com

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.