Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - San Francisco

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - San Francisco takes place in San Francisco, California, on January 10, 2027, with three distances: a 15K (9.3 miles), a 10K and a 5K. The course starts and finishes in Golden Gate Park and takes in views of the city's hills and landmarks. In place of the usual finisher medal, you receive a chocolate-themed mug filled with hot chocolate and treats.

Entertainment is spread along the route, which gives the morning a festive rather than a competitive feel. The 15K is the most interesting option on the schedule: longer than a 10K, well short of a half marathon, it makes a solid early-season fitness check if you are building toward a spring half. Six to eight weeks of consistent running with one long run of 7 to 8 miles will cover it. The 5K is the family choice, and the whole thing folds easily into a weekend spent in the city.