Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Santa's Hot Chocolate Run on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the picturesque Lake Charles, Calcasieu! This festive 3.1-mile adventure promises a delightful experience for everyone, from seasoned runners to those who prefer a leisurely stroll. Picture yourself running through the stunning downtown area, surrounded by holiday cheer and beautiful sights, all while connecting with fellow participants.
Embrace the festive spirit by donning your favorite holiday attire—whether it’s an ugly sweater, Santa hat, or reindeer antlers! After crossing the finish line, reward yourself with a delicious cup of hot chocolate, because you deserve it! The professionally measured route starts at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center and takes you through Lakeshore Drive, Watkins St., and more, ensuring a perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment. Don’t miss out on the fun photo opportunities and water stations along the way! Plus, there’s a special Kid Zone for the little ones, making this a memorable event for the whole family. Join us for a morning filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana!
Embrace the festive spirit by donning your favorite holiday attire—whether it’s an ugly sweater, Santa hat, or reindeer antlers! After crossing the finish line, reward yourself with a delicious cup of hot chocolate, because you deserve it! The professionally measured route starts at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center and takes you through Lakeshore Drive, Watkins St., and more, ensuring a perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment. Don’t miss out on the fun photo opportunities and water stations along the way! Plus, there’s a special Kid Zone for the little ones, making this a memorable event for the whole family. Join us for a morning filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana!
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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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
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