The Best Races - Kansas City

SEP
12
2026
A chocolate themed run at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City offering 5K 10K a half marathon a family 1 mile and a virtual option; swag is mailed to US addresses and finishers receive a medal and digital training pack.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates : Kansas City

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates takes place at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. The event offers multiple in-person distances plus a virtual option and a family fun run. Waves are used and each wave has a participant cap; a waitlist and a virtual option are available if waves sell out.

Participants receive mailed swag to US addresses, with race shirts shipped the week of the event. Race bibs are provided on race day. Finisher items include a medal and a towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack and online certificate of completion are provided. An optional technical running shirt is available for a small additional fee.

Timing is optional and electronic timing chips are not used. Runners may track time with third-party apps such as Strava, RunKeeper, or Nike Run and submit results for online posting; event coordinators can also assist with timekeeping.

The event lists several registration categories and fees for each distance. Sponsors named for the event include GATORADE, Shop TheBestRaces, TheBestRaces Run Walk Club, KeepGoingRun, and sweet nothings.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half-Marathon 13.1
  • Virtual Run
  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run
13 mi
Half-Marathon 13.1
10 km
10k
5 km
Family 1 Mile Fun Run
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