Hot Chocolate Run - Chicago
Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States
02 Nov, 2025 (Sun)
Event size: 25000 - 49999 participants
About the event
Gear up for America’s sweetest run in Chicago with the USA TODAY Hot Chocolate Run! Choose from 5K, 10K, 15K, and 2-Mile distances and enjoy a post-run party that will have you going cocoa crazy. Join your fellow athletes for the ultimate chocolate celebration!
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Results 2021: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - Chicago
08 Nov, 2021 (Mon)
Credit : Ventures Endurance
15k
Henry Mierzwa took top honours by finishing the race in 00:47:51. Coming in second was Paolo Tiongson (00:48:16). The third place went to James Weissensel with a time of 00:50:06
In the women’s race, At the end of the race, Lizeth Rueda Santos and Beckie Fischer crossed the finish line in the same time of 01:00:26. While Jacqueline Paylor came in third at 01:00:42
Top 5 Men
1
Henry Mierzwa
PARK RIDGE, IL
00:47:51
2
Paolo Tiongson
SKOKIE, IL
00:48:16
3
James Weissensel
LYONS, IL
00:50:06
4
Chris Korabik
RIVERSIDE, IL
00:50:21
5
Nicholas Webber
VERNON HILLS, IL
00:51:52
Top 5 Women
1
Lizeth Rueda Santos
SOUTHFIELD, MI
01:00:26
2
Beckie Fischer
CHICAGO, IL
01:00:26
3
Jacqueline Paylor
CHICAGO, IL
01:00:42
4
Ellie Anderson
CHICAGO, IL
01:02:15
5
Veronica Mack
CHICAGO, IL
01:03:17
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5k
Sam Penzenstadler got a win, finishing with a time of 00:15:35. He bested Roger Pinon who crossed the finish line 6 seconds behind him. Mac Kittrell got the third place in 00:15:45.
In the women’s race, Ava Parekh scored victory with a time of 00:19:25 , ahead of Scarlett Lestina (00:19:49). While Mahal Schroeder came in third at 00:20:01
Top 5 Men
1
Sam Penzenstadler
CHICAGO, IL
00:15:35
2
Roger Pinon
CHICAGO, IL
00:15:41
3
Mac Kittrell
CHICAGO, IL
00:15:45
4
Ken Sprague
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL
00:15:46
5
Hector Martinez
BERWYN, IL
00:16:11
Top 5 Women
1
Ava Parekh
CHICAGO, IL
00:19:25
2
Scarlett Lestina
LAGRANGE HLDS, IL
00:19:49
3
Mahal Schroeder
CHICAGO, IL
00:20:01
4
Amanda Ye
CHICAGO, IL
00:20:09
5
Allison Myers
CHICAGO, IL
00:20:48
Complete results
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Results 2017: Hot Chocolate Chicago 15/5k
30 Oct, 2017 (Mon)
Hot Chocolate Chicago 15k
Brett Lustgarten grinded past more than 9663 runners to win in 00:49:17. He finished 2 minutes 41 seconds ahead of Lionel Montenegro. The third place went to Cory Rand with a time of 00:52:03
In the women’s race, Jeannie Sullivan took top honors by finishing the race in 00:59:01 , ahead of Alana Kopelson (00:59:26). While Megan Sanchez came in third at 01:00:53
Top 5 Men
Top 5 Women
Complete results
Hot Chocolate Chicago 5k
Jeff Hojnacki outpaced more then 15934 runners to win in 00:16:37. He bested Roger Pinon who crossed the finish line one second behind him. Alex Brown (00:17:01) made notched third place.
For the women, Kelsey Seiler took top honors by finishing the race in 00:17:20 . She finished 27 seconds ahead of Josephine Mintel. The third place went to Ava Parekh with a time of 00:19:01
Top 5 Men
Top 5 Women
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