Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races - Virtual 1 Mile
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External Event
Distance
1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The Columbus Hot Chocolate & Eggnog 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, and Free Kid's Dash is a great way to wrap up the year with a fun and unique holiday race that is perfect for everyone in the family! Wear the ugliest sweater, shirt or jacket that you can find! Join in the fun of racing around one of central Ohio's newest parks at Bank Run Metro Park and then enjoy some snacks and drink delicious eggnog and decadent hot chocolate! All 1 Mile, 5k, and 10k participants will receive delicious hot chocolate, yummy eggnog, finish line race video, race photos, choice of either a race mug, a holiday hat with the option to upgrade to a long sleeve ring spun shirt, a custom finisher medal, a custom race bib, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, fruit, refreshments, scenic race course, photo opp in front of a pair of 10ft and 15ft inflatable reindeer as well as a 20ft snowman (weather dependent), FREE parking and more! For more information on the event please visit the official race website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/hotchocolate
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Lockbourne, OH, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Lockbourne, OH, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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