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January 28, 2023
Port Huron, MI, 48060, US
Join us for the 12th Annual Po Ho Hot Cocoa Event!  We are excited to offer this  winter favorite as a live in person event. We are also pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald from Farm Bureau in downtown Port Huron is back as our main sponsor for the 9th straight year! Again this year, race day packet pick up will be held from 7-9 a.m. at McMorran Place Theater. The giant chocolate after party will be held in the McMorran Place Theatre area. There will also be a live band in the theater area following the race.  All registered runners/walkers will get a custom finisher medal and long sleeve New Balance 1/2 zip thermal shirt .  Eastside timing will be providing live results for this event.  Proceeds will go to local cross country programs.Â
There are four distances offered: Â 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile on January 28th 2023.
All Registrants for the 10 Mile, 10K, and 5K will receive a long sleeve New Balance 1/2 zip thermal shirt.  Images can be found on our event Facebook page. One mile youth runners will receive a long sleeve t-shirt with registration. All finishers will also receive a finisher medal.Â
Packet pickup will be Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th from 10AM-6PM at Elite Feet (327 Huron Ave., Port Huron, MI). Day of event packet pickup and registration will be 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. January 28th at McMorran Place Theatre 701 McMorran Blvd.
Please join us for the biggest chocolate party  around. This event is held in conjunction with Port Huron’s Downtown Chilly Fest which is held January 28th. Make a weekend of this!  There are live bands and a DJ, Saturday near McMorran Place. There will be ice sculptures, corn hole games ,kids zone, carriage rides and so much more! See their page page for further details, https://www.chillyfest.orgÂ
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The PoHo Hot Cocoa 2023 Kid's Mile, held on January 28, 2023, in Port Huron, MI, is an annual event designed to get young runners active during the winter months. While specific details on its founding year aren't provided, it's clear this is a recurring community race focused on providing a fun and accessible running experience for children. Participants can expect a festive atmosphere with a focus on enjoyment rather than intense competition, culminating in a celebratory feel as young athletes cross the finish line. The terrain for the Kid's Mile is typically flat and paved, often utilizing park pathways or sidewalks within Port Huron, making it safe and manageable for young runners. Given the January date, participants should prepare for winter conditions, which could include cool or cold temperatures and potentially dry or slightly damp surfaces. A notable feature of this race is its name, "Hot Cocoa," which strongly suggests that participants will be rewarded with a warm cup of hot cocoa post-race, a classic incentive for a winter event and a delightful way to celebrate their accomplishment.
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