Kona Chocolate Run

NOV
8
2026
Run scenic, flat courses on Belle Isle with Detroit skyline and bridge views, then indulge at a decadent postrace chocolate buffet. Distances from kids 800 m to 15K; all finishers get a medal and a KONA jacket.
15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The KONA Chocolate Run takes place on November 8, 2026, at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit, MI. The event is produced by KONA Running Company. The course is described as flat and scenic, run on wide, paved roads with no traffic. The route offers views of the Detroit skyline, the Ambassador Bridge, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and Windsor’s waterfront.

Races and amenities

Distances include:

  • Fun Run - Kids 800 m
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 15K

Every participant receives a custom finisher medal and an exclusive KONA Chocolate jacket. The event includes age group awards. A multi-station post-race Chocolate Buffet offers items such as hot cocoa, chocolate-dipped treats, cakes, muffins, ice cream, creamy chocolate milk, and a chocolate bar carving station. In-person registration is available on Belle Isle the day before and the morning of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.