About the Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races
The course runs through one of the area's newer metro parks, Bank Run Metro Park, and the route has a scenic, open feel. There is an ugly sweater tradition here, so expect plenty of holiday costuming on the starting line. Near the finish, a cluster of oversized inflatable holiday figures makes for a hard-to-miss photo stop, weather allowing.
Post-race, hot chocolate and eggnog are set out at the finish along with snacks and fruit. The park offers free parking, and results come in quickly. Finish-line photos and video are part of the setup, so you do not need someone stationed along the course to catch the moment.
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Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
3.8 Miles Results · 2025
79finishers
30:04winner
48:46median
1:19:51cutoff
Top 3: Luke Mowery (30:04) · Joseph Sagstetter (30:50) · MATTHEW REES (31:13)
7.6 Miles Results · 2025
40finishers
41:55winner
1:19:04median
1:49:49cutoff
Top 3: Ashley Inman (41:55) · Patrick Barr (48:28) · Zach Jones (58:52)
11.5 Miles Results · 2025
8finishers
1:13:44winner
1:56:11median
2:09:04cutoff
Top 3: Mattijs Van Maasakkers (1:13:44) · Kate Herrmann (1:35:54) · Iyana Banks (1:49:39)
The Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 10:15$50
6.2 Miles12/5/2026 10:15$60
1 Mile12/5/2026 10:15$50
100m12/5/2026 10:00$30
100m12/5/2026 10:00Free
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 10:15$45
6.2 Miles12/5/2026 10:15$45
1 Mile12/5/2026 10:15$45
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