National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates KANSAS CITY

Mill Creek Park (Course Map will be emailed), Kansas City MO

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

🍫 For All the Chocolate Lovers

This run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you and of course, we'll have chocolate 🍫 for you at the Finish Line. Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon!

🏃‍♂️ Overview

Quick Sell-Out: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
Virtual Option: If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
Inclusive: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
Pure Run: There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing

Optional Tracking: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
No Timing Chips: This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
Finisher's Towel: Or Giveaway.
Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement!
Digital Training Pack: Access to valuable resources!

📦 Packet Pickup

No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
Swag Delivery: Swag shipped direct to your address (Please ensure the accuracy of your mailing address).
Race Bibs: Provided on race day.

🗓️ When Will I Get My Swag?

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

📧 Race Updates

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

📝 Last Minute Registrations

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

⏰ Wave Times

Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late Runners: Can run upon arrival (Our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

❓ Questions?

Are there any other Questions we missed? Visit our FAQ page.

🌐 Virtual Run Option

- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!

🎫 Race Bundle

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

🤝 Sponsorships

If you’re looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! Visit our events page.

👥 Team Glo Volunteers

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here.

❤️ Be Part of the Journey!

Find out more about our Charity Initiatives at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)