Abuelita Hot Chocolate Run
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Event details
The Abuelita Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Riis Park in Chicago. The listed event address is 6100 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639. The event is open to runners and walkers and is described as family-friendly; strollers are allowed. Registration fee is $59.99 and registration closes on October 23, 2025.
Race features and community impact
All participants receive timed race bibs, pre-race fruit and water, a finisher’s medal, a tamal, a cup of Abuelita hot chocolate, and an official 5K hoodie. After the course, hot chocolate prepared by local small businesses and freshly made tamales are provided. The event includes live entertainment from local artists along the course, a mariachi at the finish, an after-race DJ, an Abuelita costume contest, community resource tables, and raffle giveaways. Discounts are available for running teams. After covering permits and event logistics, funds raised will be reinvested directly into small business chamber members and small businesses of Hermosa and Belmont Cragin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.