Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
Saturday, December 5, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Lake Charles, Louisiana
$32.80 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience at Santa's Hot Chocolate Run on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in beautiful Lake Charles, Calcasieu! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to enjoy a cheerful 3.1-mile adventure through the charming downtown area. Whether you're an avid runner or just looking to stroll and soak in the holiday spirit, this race is designed for everyone.
As you make your way along the professionally measured course, starting at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center, you'll pass stunning sights, all while embracing the festive cheer. Dress in your favorite holiday gear—think ugly sweaters, Santa hats, or reindeer antlers—and enjoy delicious hot chocolate after crossing the finish line! Don't miss the fun with photo stations and water breaks along the route, perfect for capturing those joyful moments. Plus, families can delight in the Kids Zone filled with activities starting at 8:00 AM. Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit while supporting the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana. Mark your calendars—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
As you make your way along the professionally measured course, starting at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center, you'll pass stunning sights, all while embracing the festive cheer. Dress in your favorite holiday gear—think ugly sweaters, Santa hats, or reindeer antlers—and enjoy delicious hot chocolate after crossing the finish line! Don't miss the fun with photo stations and water breaks along the route, perfect for capturing those joyful moments. Plus, families can delight in the Kids Zone filled with activities starting at 8:00 AM. Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit while supporting the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana. Mark your calendars—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
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Organiser's description
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: EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GEARWEAR YOUR UGLIEST SWEATER, SANTA HAT, OR REINDEER ANTLERS!
HOT BEVERAGE DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE: TREAT YOURSELF TO A WARM CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINEBECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT!
HISTORIC RACE ROUTE: ENJOY A PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED COURSE THAT OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT. WE ARE EXCITED TO MARK THE RETURN OF SANTA'S HOT CHOCOLATE RUN TO OUR FAVORITE ROUTE BEGINNING AT THE CENTRAL SCHOOL ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER. THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT THE CORNER OF PUJO ST. AND KIRKMAN ST. AND TAKES RUNNERS ON A 3.1 MILE ROUTE VIA LAKESHORE DRIVE, WATKINS ST., 7TH ST. (PAST ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL), AND BANK ST. - ENDING AT PUJO ST. AND REID ST.
FESTIVE PHOTO & WATER STATIONS: WERE TURNING UP THE EXCITEMENT WITH WATER AND PHOTO STATIONS AT FOUR POINTS ALONG THE ROUTE! STRIKE A POSE AND SNAP A SELFIE AT OUR FESTIVE PHOTO SPOTSITS ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN AND MAKING MEMORIES!
SPARKLESWE ENCOURAGE TEAMS TO REGISTER FOR SANTA'S HOT CHOCOLATE RUN. 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: ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT IS OUR KIDS ZONE. IT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES BEGINNING AT 8:00AM.
MALE SIGNSPARKLESSCAVENGER HUNT: BE CURIOUS! PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE SCAVENGER HUNT AROUND THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE CENTRAL SCHOOL. TAKE A LEISURELY WALK AROUND THIS GREAT OAK TREE LINED SPACE - FOUR TIMES AROUND EQUALS ONE MILE.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY: BE PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY EVENT THAT BRINGS EVERYONE TOGETHER FOR A MORNING OF FITNESS AND FUN WHILE SUPPORTING THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.
FESTIVE FUN: EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GEARWEAR YOUR UGLIEST SWEATER, SANTA HAT, OR REINDEER ANTLERS!
HOT BEVERAGE DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE: TREAT YOURSELF TO A WARM CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINEBECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT!
HISTORIC RACE ROUTE: ENJOY A PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED COURSE THAT OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT. WE ARE EXCITED TO MARK THE RETURN OF SANTA'S HOT CHOCOLATE RUN TO OUR FAVORITE ROUTE BEGINNING AT THE CENTRAL SCHOOL ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER. THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT THE CORNER OF PUJO ST. AND KIRKMAN ST. AND TAKES RUNNERS ON A 3.1 MILE ROUTE VIA LAKESHORE DRIVE, WATKINS ST., 7TH ST. (PAST ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL), AND BANK ST. - ENDING AT PUJO ST. AND REID ST.
FESTIVE PHOTO & WATER STATIONS: WERE TURNING UP THE EXCITEMENT WITH WATER AND PHOTO STATIONS AT FOUR POINTS ALONG THE ROUTE! STRIKE A POSE AND SNAP A SELFIE AT OUR FESTIVE PHOTO SPOTSITS ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN AND MAKING MEMORIES!
SPARKLESWE ENCOURAGE TEAMS TO REGISTER FOR SANTA'S HOT CHOCOLATE RUN. 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: ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT IS OUR KIDS ZONE. IT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES BEGINNING AT 8:00AM.
MALE SIGNSPARKLESSCAVENGER HUNT: BE CURIOUS! PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE SCAVENGER HUNT AROUND THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE CENTRAL SCHOOL. TAKE A LEISURELY WALK AROUND THIS GREAT OAK TREE LINED SPACE - FOUR TIMES AROUND EQUALS ONE MILE.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY: BE PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY EVENT THAT BRINGS EVERYONE TOGETHER FOR A MORNING OF FITNESS AND FUN WHILE SUPPORTING THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.
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Location
809 Kirby St., Lake Charles, 70601, LA, United States
Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
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