2026 Hot Chocolate Run - San Diego
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.
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Expo: Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Petco Park Tailgate Lots

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. 

Shift 1: 915am-2:00pm

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 as follows $20 for 5k, $30 for 10k, and $40 for the 15k.  Volunteers interested in this incentive must register under the PACKET PICK UP VOLUNTEER & RUN AT DISCOUNTED RATE option, spots are limited, sign up today!

Shift 2: 1:30pm-6pm

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 as follows $20 for 5k, $30 for 10k, and $40 for the 15k.  Volunteers interested in this incentive must register under the PACKET PICK UP VOLUNTEER & RUN AT DISCOUNTED RATE option, spots are limited, sign up today!