The 17th Annual Hot Chocolate Run and 5K/10K/15K is on Sunday, November 3 in Grant Park and Downtown Area

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding motorists, residents and visitors to be aware of traffic impacts and increased activity in the Grant Park and Loop area for the 17th annual Hot Chocolate Run and walks. Participants and the public are also encouraged to be cognizant, aware of surroundings and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.

Hot Chocolate 5k, 10k, 15K (7:30 a.m.) and 2-Mile Walk (8:45 a.m.)

The 17th annual Hot Chocolate 5K, 10K. 15K and 2-mile walk is on Sunday, November 3 with over 30,000 participants expected. The course starts and ends in Grant Park, travelling

north on Columbus to Wacker Drive, through the Loop, south on Michigan Avenue to 31st Street, then south on MLK Drive to 35th Street before heading back on the lakefront path to the finish just south of Balbo and Columbus.

Expect additional activity on Friday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Navy Pier for the Hot Chocolate Expo, where participants pick up race day packets.

Street closures include:

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Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something™ OEMC reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity - especially in large gatherings. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities. "lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and personal grievances continue to pose a persistent threat to the United States."

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