Where is the hot chocolate run in Dallas?
Fair Park
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed back on February 3, 2018! Start and finish in Fair Park amongst Dallas’ biggest chocolate aficionados. This year, train, race, and celebrate with us all the way to the finish line.
How far is the Hot Chocolate run?
Each Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k race features both a 15k (9.3miles) and 5k (3.1miles) distance and all runners are encouraged to join the fun! Participants receive an award winning goodie bag, which they collect at the expo along with their race packet.
Why is a marathon 26.2 miles?
As the story goes, Queen Alexandra requested that the race start on the lawn of Windsor Castle (so the littlest royals could watch from the window of their nursery, according to some accounts) and finish in front of the royal box at the Olympic stadium—a distance that happened to be 26.2 miles (26 miles and 385 yards).
What is the purpose of the Hot Chocolate Run?
About the Hot Chocolate Run The Hot Chocolate Run is a season-long series of activities and community connection. Be part of a caring community raising money and sending a powerful message of love and support to survivors of domestic violence.
Do distance runners live longer?
Well, in a research study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, they set out to answer the question ‘does running help you live longer? ‘, and they found that elite athletes had an 80 percent reduction in mortality risk compared to lower performers.
Can running damage your heart?
Marathon runners increased risk of heart attack This is due to three to five hours of volume overload for these thinner chambers while the individual is running a marathon. When this damage occurs repetitively over time, scar tissue may build up in the heart muscle, which can lead to sudden death.
How long is 15K run?
approximately 9.32 miles
The 15K run (15 kilometers, or approximately 9.32 miles) is a long distance foot race.