The Best Races - Camelback East Village
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Event Overview
The event is called Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona. The event features multiple distances: 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). There is also a Family 1 Mile Fun Run and a Virtual Run option.
Event Format and Details
The run is described as a smaller, private group run with a participant cap per wave. It is open to all paces and ages, with participants under 18 requiring a guardian. The format is a pure run with coordinators providing support. Official chip timing is not provided; participants may track their own time using apps and submit it online, or ask coordinators for assistance. Waves start at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM. Late runners can join upon arrival, as coordinators remain for three hours after the first wave.
Registration and Swag
Registration fees are listed and include mandatory charges. Participants receive a swag bag with items shipped to their US mailing address, including a running t-shirt, finisher's medal, finisher's towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade. Race bibs are provided on the event day. The event notes that waves may sell out quickly.
Additional Information
A virtual run option allows participation from any location, with results submission to receive a medal. The event organizer also mentions optional fundraising initiatives where miles logged after the race can generate donations to charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
