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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for a festive 3.1-mile adventure through the stunning downtown Lake Charles! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun morning walk, this race is perfect for everyone. Picture yourself running past beautiful sights, feeling the holiday spirit in the air, and celebrating with fellow participants! 🎅 Festive Fun: Embrace the holiday spirit with your favorite holiday gear—wear your ugliest sweater, Santa hat, or reindeer antlers! ☕ Delicious Hot Chocolate: Treat yourself to a warm cup of hot chocolate after crossing the finish line—because you deserve it! 🏅 Historic Race Route: Enjoy a professionally measured course that offers the perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment. We are excited to mark the return of Santa's Hot Chocolate Run to our favorite route beginning at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center.  The race route starts at the corner of Pujo St. and Kirkman St. and takes runners on a 3.1 mile route via Lakeshore Drive, Watkins St., 7th St. (past St. Louis High School), and Bank St. - ending at Pujo St. and Reid St. 📸 Festive Photo & Water Stations: We’re turning up the excitement with water and photo stations at four points along the route! Strike a pose and snap a selfie at our festive photo spots—it’s all about having fun and making memories! 🎄✨We encourage teams to register for Santa's Hot Chocolate Run.  Wear your custom, company, or club shirt to show your support for literacy and lifelong learning! Team recognition includes the team with the most participants, fastest time, best Candy Land themed outfits, and  most spirit.   🎠🎨 Kid Zone fun: One of the most popular elements of the event is our Kids Zone.  It includes a variety of fun activities for kids of all ages beginning at 8:00AM. 🕵️‍♂️✨Scavenger hunt: Be curious! Participate in the free scavenger hunt around the four corners of the Central School.  Take a leisurely walk around this great oak tree lined space - four times around equals one mile.  👟 Join the Community: Be part of a vibrant community event that brings everyone together for a morning of fitness and fun while supporting the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana.  

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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

Dec 05, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lake Charles, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
6.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
80.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 17m

The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 5:12 PM local time (CST) in Lake Charles on December 5, 2026 — 10h 17m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Lake Charles events

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