Hot Chocolate Atlanta

Hot Chocolate Atlanta

Hot Chocolate Atlanta

( 38 reviews )
97% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Atlanta,
    Georgia,
    United States
  • January
  • 3 miles/5K, 9 miles/15K, Virtual Race
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jessica

Georgia, United States
0 14
2017
"2nd year running just as sweet as the first "
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Jessica 's thoughts:

There were a few changes to this race over last year, starting with the start/finish area being in Centennial Park instead of Turner Field. The good thing was I could park at my work deck. The bad thing was, I had to walk from there, to gear check on the other side of the park, back across the park (at a sprints pace!) to get to the 15k start line. I did not notice any definitive clear signage and only noticed one person directing 15k runners one side, 5k to the other. I barely made it to my corral in time. The start lines were out on the streets on differing blocks, so clearer directions would have been nice. I looked at the maps beforehand at home but by the time I was downtown in the chaos, all had been forgotten.

The 5k course split less than a mile in I think. I think the route was about the same as last year, but because of the start/finish changes you hit the hills at different times. I saw a pic of Facebook touting it as a "flat and fast course perfect for PRs!" which is laughable bc unless you're running in circles on a high school track, I'm not sure a flat course in Atlanta exists. Though I did PR.

The hot chocolate swag is among the best and I love the jacket, though I think the cut of last years was better for me. The medal is unique and the post race chocolate is delicious! I fully intended to stop and try more of the provided course sweets this year but my stomach wasn't having it. The first aid station had marshmallows that I saw, and the one at mile 6 had m&ms which I had about 5 of. Unsure what the other ones had. All aid stations had water and electrolyte drink which was appreciated. I already plan to register for this race again next year

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