Millennium Park hosts Hot Chocolate Run on 1 November
Published on 10/18/2026 at 01:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Millennium Park is part of the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run in Chicago on 1 November 2026. The park, also known for its public art and architecture, appears on the race route between the Grant Park start and finish areas.
Hot Chocolate Run passes Millennium Park on 1 November
The public road race offers 5K, 10K and 15K distances on 1 November 2026. The organiser lists Grant Park at 301 S Columbus Drive as the location, with all three runs starting at 7.30am and a two-mile walk starting at approximately 9.15am.
The course highlights include the downtown river walk, Grant Park, Millennium Park and Soldier Field. Runners set off beside the Art Institute of Chicago and the Bean, pass the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and continue towards a finish by Buckingham Fountain. The official Chicago race details also describe a post-race gathering in Grant Park with live music and refreshments.
Millennium Park links the race to Chicago public art
The route places a mass-participation sporting event beside several of Chicago's most recognisable public spaces. That link matters for visitors because the race is based in Grant Park, while Millennium Park supplies one of the central landmark sections named in the course description.
The City of Chicago identifies the park at 201 E. Randolph Street. Its public facilities include the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain and Cloud Gate, commonly called the Bean. The city's Millennium Park visitor information states that admission is free and describes the site as a place for art, architecture, gardens and cultural events.
The park is bordered by Randolph Street, Columbus Drive and Monroe Street, according to the City of Chicago calendar. Its position beside Grant Park means that the 1 November 2026 race connects the two large lakefront green spaces within one continuous downtown course.
Visiting Millennium Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run takes place on 1 November 2026. Its listed venue is Grant Park, while the course passes through Millennium Park.
- The event affects the route rather than changing the park's general visitor offer. Runners use the course and start areas, while the park remains a public cultural site.
- Millennium Park is at 201 E. Randolph Street in Chicago. The City of Chicago lists nearby access from Michigan Avenue, Randolph Street, Columbus Drive and Monroe Street.
- The site is an urban park with paved routes, gardens, sculptures, fountains and large architectural structures. The race course also includes the Bean and Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
- Chicago is in the United States, where English is the main language and the US dollar is the national currency.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Millennium Park
When does the Hot Chocolate Run take place at Millennium Park?
The SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run takes place on 1 November 2026. The route passes through Millennium Park, with the listed start and finish in Grant Park.
Where is Millennium Park and how do you get there?
Millennium Park is at 201 E. Randolph Street in Chicago, between Randolph Street, Columbus Drive, Monroe Street and Michigan Avenue. The City of Chicago lists CTA transport as a way to reach the park.
What is Millennium Park?
Millennium Park is a public urban park with gardens, public art, architecture, fountains and performance spaces. Its named features include Cloud Gate, Lurie Garden and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
