From the Organizer
Warm up your taste buds because you’re invited to the 2nd annual Hot Chocolate 5k Run! Come run your personal record and enjoy some post-race treats. This race is the perfect way to start the New Year!
Cross the finish line to a sweet reward of rich and delicious hot chocolate.
Race kicks off at 9:00am
Register by December 7th to guarantee your race T-shirt! (Late registrants may get on while supplies last, but don’t risk missing out!)
Packet pick up will be at the Y on race day, January 2nd starting at 7:00am.
Prizes for overall 1st and 2nd place finishers in male, female, and youth divisions.
Winter weather conditions may exist. Bring water, appropriate clothing, and be prepared for unexpected rain, snow, mud, etc. Run, walk, or skip to register for the sweetest race of the year!
NO Race Day Registration is available!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
18°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pueblo Rsvr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
4,784 ft
Nearest Airport
PUB
Pueblo Memorial Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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YMCA of Pueblo Hot Chocolate 5K
Jan 2, 2027