Here are five things you need to know about the race:
1. The race starts on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps on Sunday, April 6. Sunday races are my favorite because I don't have to stress about getting anywhere on Friday night after a long day of work. I love that there are two race distances so it's accessible to everyone.
2. Check out the race swag. A couple of years ago I did the Hot Chocolate 15k in DC and I absolutely love the windbreaker I got. I'm excited to add the fleece to my running wardrobe!
3. The race benefits the Ronald McDonald house, which supports families who have really sick kids in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Learn more about it here.
4. If you are signing up for the Philly race, feel free to use my code LINDSRUNMUG to get a free travel mug with your registration!
5. CHOCOLATE! I'm all for running for chocolate. The post race party includes hot chocolate (of course) and fondue. Since I've done the race a couple of years ago they have added a mug to keep all your goodies in. (Ok, really this should have been number one.)
Stay tuned for a fun giveaway!
Make sure to check out the blogs by Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney. HAPPY FRIDAY!
Hi! Found your blog through the Friday Five link-up! I love your name by the way, its a great name :) I have read so many bloggers that have ran in the Hot Chocolate race series and it look like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great name, too! :-) The Hot Chocolate race I did a couple of years ago was fun, but there were a lot of logistical issues (not entirely their fault!). I'm so excited to see what they've changed in the few years because I've heard amazing things about some of the other cities!
DeleteWoot woot! Congrats - that sounds like a really fun race with some awesome swag :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm excited! :) It's going to be a great time!
DeleteYes!! So glad you're reppin this amazing race!! I've never been able to run one close to me (darn life conflicts gettin in the way!) but I've heard such amazing wonderful things! That's awesome so many family members are runnin with ya too!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! I'm really excited about having so many people I know there! I feel like the more people I know the more pumped I get for the race :-)
DeleteSo so so jealous! I wanted to do this race but I couldn't swing the one in Atlanta which is close to me. It was in January and it didn't fit in to my budget then. I'm hoping to run one sometime though. I'm hoping to run a race in Philly this year too! It'll be my first time there! Would love to hear tips and things to do while I'm there if you have any to share. :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, this is my first time going to Philly, too, so I'll let you know what I find :-)
DeleteI see this Hot Chocolate Run everywhere and glad to understand where 1 is actually taking place. :-)
ReplyDeleteIf you visit the Hot Chocolate 15k website you can see a whole list of all the different cities it's in :-)
DeleteIs our nephew pup accompanying our brother so you can meet him? If so, I'm jealous! I can't wait to see Uncle S with his hot chocolate swag--take pictures ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't think so haha, but I will definitely take pictures of the fam! :-)
DeleteThe Ronald McDonald House is such a great charity to support - we stay at the one in NYC with our daughter for her appointments and for a surgery she had a year and a half ago. Great cause!
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