Two women smile and wave while participating in an outdoor race. The woman on the left wears a blue shirt, glasses, and a headband with reindeer antlers and ornaments, while the woman on the right wears a black shirt with the text "I'M ONLY A MORNING PERSON ON" and a Santa hat headband. Both are wearing race bibs for a "Hot Chocolate 15k/5k" event, with other runners visible in the blurred background.

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Hot chocolate lovers run through Downtown Tampa next weekend

You don’t have to sweat for the free Hot Chocolate Expo.

by Selene San Felice December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Tampa is one of 17 cities nationwide to host this race sponsored by Sketchers, with 5k, 10k and 15k options all starting and ending at the Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park.

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Hot chocolate lovers run through Downtown Tampa next weekend

Do It This Weekend, Part Deux: Star Wars In Concert, Pontypool, pig roast, In the Heights and more