National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates NYC

🍫 National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates NYC

Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Hudson River Trails, New York, NY

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.
• Private Group: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• Inclusivity: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Stress-Free: 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 Timing: 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: Included in your swag!
• Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement!
• Digital Training Pack: To assist your preparation.

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Direct Shipment: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Bibs Provided: Race bibs are provided on race day.

🗓️ Race Updates

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

🚀 Wave Times

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

💻 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).

📣 Sponsorships & Promoting your Business

• If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love to showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events

🤝 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: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

🌟 Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ 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)

For registration and more information, visit the race page: National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates NYC.