The Best Races - Camelback East Village
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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 : Phoenix
The event takes place on February 14, 2026, at Papago Park, North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1-mile fun run
The event uses capped start waves that fill on a first-come, first-serve basis; a virtual option and a wait list are available when waves sell out. Timing is optional; there are no timing chips and participants may submit tracked times for online posting. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to U.S. mailing addresses; items listed include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an upgrade for an additional $5. Registration fees listed for the main distances range around the low $40s to $50s (prices include mandatory charges). The organizer ships shirts the week of the race and emails a final update the Wednesday before the event.
Valentines Live, Love, RUN 5K/10K/13.1 : Phoenix
This event is also scheduled for February 14, 2026, at Papago Park, North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Distances offered mirror the other event:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1-mile fun run
The format includes capped waves, an optional virtual run with a digital training pack, optional timing without chips, and mailed swag with bibs provided on race day. The organizer notes last-minute registrations are accepted but mailed shirts may arrive after the race. The event lists a post-race charity initiative: $1 donated for every mile logged after the race to partner charities. Sponsors named include GATORADE and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.