Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

🎉 Race Overview

Join us for a festive 3.1-mile adventure through the stunning downtown Lake Charles! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun morning walk, this race is perfect for everyone. Picture yourself running past beautiful sights, feeling the holiday spirit in the air, and celebrating with fellow participants!

🎅 Festive Fun

• Wear your favorites: Embrace the holiday spirit with your favorite holiday gear—wear your ugliest sweater, Santa hat, or reindeer antlers!

☕ Delicious Hot Chocolate

• Post-race treat: Treat yourself to a warm cup of hot chocolate after crossing the finish line—because you deserve it!

🏃‍♀️ Historic Race Route

• Professionally measured: Enjoy a professionally measured course that offers the perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment.
• Starting point: The race route starts at the corner of Pujo St. and Kirkman St.
• Route highlights: Takes runners on a 3.1 mile route via Lakeshore Drive, Watkins St., 7th St. (past St. Louis High School), and Bank St.
• Finish line: Ends at Pujo St. and Reid St.

📸 Festive Photo & Water Stations

• Excitement on the route: We’re turning up the excitement with water and photo stations at four points along the route!
• Snap a selfie: Strike a pose and snap a selfie at our festive photo spots—it’s all about having fun and making memories!

🎄✨ Team Registration

• Encourage teams: We encourage teams to register for Santa's Hot Chocolate Run.
• Show your support: Wear your custom, company, or club shirt to show your support for literacy and lifelong learning!
• Team recognition: Includes the team with the most participants, fastest time, best Candy Land themed outfits, and most spirit.

🚸 Kid Zone Fun

• Popular activities: One of the most popular elements of the event is our Kids Zone.
• Fun for all ages: It includes a variety of fun activities for kids of all ages beginning at 8:00 AM.

🕵️‍♂️✨ Scavenger Hunt

• Participation: Be curious! Participate in the free scavenger hunt around the four corners of the Central School.
• Leisurely walk: Take a leisurely walk around this great oak tree lined space - four times around equals one mile.

🤝 Join the Community

• Vibrant event: Be part of a vibrant community event that brings everyone together for a morning of fitness and fun.
• Support a cause: This event supports the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana.

For more information, visit the race website: Santa's Hot Chocolate Run.