America’s sweetest race takes over downtown

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K is taking over  downtown Columbus on Sunday.

The one-of-a-kind race benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ronald McDonald House helps families and children facing serious medical crises by providing a “home away from home.”

The race will begin at McFerson Commons at 7:30am. Several area roads will be closed to accommodate the runners, including portions of:

• Nationwide Boulevard
• Long Street
• Spring Street
• West Street
• Marconi Boulevard
• 2^nd Street
• Main Street
• High Street
• Russell Avenue
• Lane Avenue
• Olentangy River Road
• 5^th Avenue
• Neil Avenue
• Poplar Avenue
• Dennison Avenue
• Buttles Avenue
• Park Avenue/Front Street

For more details about road closures, visit the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K road closure map.