Halloween Hot Chocolate Run 5K and 5-Mile Race
Des Moines
in United States at Principal Park
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5K or 5-Mile - Individual Entry
Choose your distance on Step 2.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Group/Corporate Team
You may register up to (10) participants within a single transactionOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Kids Fun Run
This category is for kids ages 10 and under. Please note: Includes finishing ribbon and post race party.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Volunteer
This category does not include a race registration.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Donation Only
This category does not include a race registration.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Event Information |
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.
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Event Details |
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.
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Packet Pick Up |
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.
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Awards |
- 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+
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Post Race |
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.
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Professional Race Timing and Scoring |
The event will be professionally timed by The End Result Company: endresultco.com
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.
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