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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates : Kansas City (2026)
National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates is a themed running event held at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. The event offers multiple participation options and a virtual alternative. It is organized as smaller, capped waves for in-person participants and also supports a virtual run option that can be completed at any time and place.
Distances included:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- Family 1 mile fun run
- Virtual run option
Timing at the event is optional and no timing chips are used. Participants may track time with running apps and submit results for online posting. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address; packet pickup is not required. Typical swag items listed are a running T-shirt, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee.
Registration fees are shown for each distance on the event page. The event lists charity initiatives where organizers donate funds based on miles logged after the race; fundraising participation is optional. The event also mentions local running club invitations, volunteer opportunities, sponsor partnerships, and discounts for signing up for multiple races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
