The Best Races - Kansas City
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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City : Event details
Run for Chocolate is a road running event held on July 4, 2026 at Mill Creek Park, Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual participation choice. Registration includes mailed race shirts within the United States and race bibs are provided on race day; packet pickup is not required.
Timing is optional and no timing chips are used. Participants may track time with their own devices or request coordinator assistance for timekeeping. The event operates with limited-capacity waves that are filled on a first come, first serve basis; a virtual option or wait list is available if waves are full.
Participants receive a swag bag that may include a running t-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Online results and a certificate of completion are available. Technical running shirts are offered as an optional upgrade for a small additional fee. Organizers provide a final update before the race with course information and invite participants to join local running clubs associated with the event.
Fundraising is optional. Organizers report a charity initiative that donates one dollar for every mile logged after the race to partner charities. Sponsors include Gatorade and several local running-related partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
