Overall Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K is a well managed race. I enjoyed it! Worth the medal and came at the perfect time in my half marathon training.

No expo. Packet pick-up at local run shop, The Running Well Store. The staff there were exceptional and a nice store to shop in. I manage to pick up a few steal deals from their multiple discount bins.

Great thing is the opportunity to try on your soft race jacket, with hood and pockets, right there so you can exchange it if needed. Nice to not have to wait till race day to do that.

The course was a buy 1 get 2 free with a 5K loop around Kaufman and Arrowhead stadium that we ran 3 times. It only had 1 water station, which was manageable since it was so cold out. The elevation was very difficult. Rolling hills. Maybe they were smaller, steady grade inclines but they were still there, particularly the last mile of each 5K and I wished they were. I feel the course was only chosen considering the parking availability. I recommend they pick a different course next year!

Again? KC? Only if a different course! Any other course/city? #WillRun4Chocolate YES!