FACES & PLACES: Hot Chocolate Run 2025

This national race series stops in 16 cities annually and draws thousands of competitors to downtown San Diego
The start of the 2025 Hot Chocolate Run. (All photos by Sal Giametta)

Organizers call the Hot Chocolate Race series the “sweetest race” around. The 2025 San Diego version of the course started and ended at Balboa Park, after winding through Balboa Park and into North Park and back. Runners chose from 5K, 10K and 15K routes. It was all in fun, and for the sweet treats served after the races. San Diego Sun photographer Sal Giametta was there at the starting line and the finishing line to snap the action.

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