The Sweetest Race In Town! Philadelphia Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Road Race

The best goody bags in running and scrumptious post-race treats are just two reasons Philadelphia's active community will want to sign up for RAM Racing-s Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Series. The USATF-certified event hits Philadelphia on April 1. The race starts and finishes at Eakins Oval (2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia). Whether you-re a serious or recreational runner, you-ll score Hot Chocolate-s high-end race swag (a coveted zip-up hoodie jacket. After crossing the finish line, racers are rewarded with a mug loaded with fondue and hot chocolate, pretzels, Rice Krispie Treats, cookie straws and bananas. More than 4,000 pounds of melted chocolate are prepared for each race. There are even ?sweet stations? on the course that provide delicious mid-race snacks. The Hot Chocolate Race benefits the national Ronald McDonald House Charities with portions of the event-s contributions going to the local San Diego chapter of the non-profit. Last season the Hot Chocolate Series generated over $200,000 collectively for RMHC. Philadelphia is the 13th stop on a tour that will visit 15 cities - one more than last year-s series that drew a quarter of a million participants coast to coast. Cost for the 5K is $54.00 while the extended distance fee is $74.00. For Charity Entry, the 5K entry is $154.00, for 15K is $174.00. The 5K begins at 7:15 a.m.; the 15K follows at 8 a.m. Visit http://www.hotchocolate15k.com/philadelphia for more info