Rain, Snow or Shine!
We hope this page answers your questions about event day. If not, please email us at hotchocolaterun@safepass.org.
Start Time
The 2025 event is on Sunday, December 7th.
3K Walk: 9:00 am
5K Fun Run: 9:30 am
5K Race: 10:15 am
Location
The start line is at the intersection of Crafts Avenue and Old South Street in Downtown Northampton.
Registration
Adults: $35
Students & Seniors: $25
Kids 12 and under: $20
Registration fees increase by $5 on November 10th, and registration closes on December 5th at 9:00PM (unless we sell out first!).
Event Amenities
On event day you will find several amenities available for your use, free of charge. These include the following:
Baby Care Tent: Generously hosted by Yellow Rose Birthing Services. At this tent, parents of infants/young children will find a warm and welcoming space to feed and change their little ones. Changing tables, rocking chairs, heat and privacy. This tent is well marked in the upper lot near the info tent. Thank you, Yellow Rose!
Warming Tent: Generously hosted by Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Located in the expo area, warm up your toes or grab a quick massage thanks to our friends at Cooley Dickinson!
Bag Check: Free bag check is available in the expo area. Each participant's bib has a tag for bag check. Please do not leave valuable items in bag check, and make sure that all of your items are fully contained within a bag and are not singular items of clothing etc.
Food and Beverages: Water will be available at mile 2 on the race route. Both water and light refreshments, as well as each participant's mug of homemade hot chocolate can be found in the expo area at the end of the finish chute.
Bathrooms: Porta potties (including wheelchair accessible ones) will be available race day in the upper lot.
Bib Pick-up
You bib information will be sent out by email on Friday, December 5th. Watch this space for more information about bib pick-up.
You have two choices for bib pickup: 1) Pick up your bib early on Saturday, December 6th from 12-4 at Jackson Street School, Northampton 2) Pick up your bib at the event itself beginning at 8:00 on Old South St, Northampton