2026 Hot Chocolate Run - Nashville
We're back for another Hot Chocolate season! Join the sweetest movement and support thousands of participants as they take on their distance while you enjoy some sweet treats and give back to your local community.
Expo: Friday, February 20th, 2025

Join the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all. 

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. 

https://nissanstadium.com/stadium-policies/#bag-policyJoin the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all. 

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. 

Shift 1: 9am-3:00pm

Join the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all. 

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. 

Individuals who want to volunteer and run will receive a discounted registration after completing volunteer shift! After your volunteer shift see the volunteer coordinator to register.  Prices for volunteers who have completed the volunteer shift are $20 for 5k, $30 for 10k, $40 for 15k

Shift 2: 2:15pm-7pm

Join the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all. 

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. 

Individuals who want to volunteer and run will receive a discounted registration after completing volunteer shift! After your volunteer shift see the volunteer coordinator to register.  Prices for volunteers who have completed the volunteer shift are $20 for 5k, $30 for 10k, $40 for 15k

Race Day: Saturday, February 21, 2025 5:30am-11am (Times Approximate)
From serving chocolate to sorting bags, there is an option for everyone!

Feel the energy out on the course! Volunteers will be stationed at various locations along the course to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Cheering and enthusiasm are strongly encouraged to motivate participants and increase the fun!

*Individuals should be at least 18 years old.*

As a volunteer at Gear Check, you will be assisting with collecting, organizing, and returning gear to Race participants before and after the run.  

Feel the energy out on the course! Volunteers will be stationed at various locations along the course to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Cheering and enthusiasm are strongly encouraged to motivate participants and increase the fun!

*Individuals should be at least 18 years old.*