The Best Races - Mission Beach

JUL
4
2026
Celebrate July 4 at Liberty Station with Run for Chocolate in person or virtual options, from a family 1 mile to 5K, 10K and half marathon. Enjoy shipped swag, a finisher medal and optional timing with relaxed waves for a holiday run.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO is a running event scheduled for July 4, 2026, at Liberty Station in San Diego, California. The event includes in-person and virtual options and a family 1 mile fun run. Organizers run capped waves for smaller, private group starts; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used.

Distances and pricing

  • 5K : $41.89
  • 10K : $47.26
  • Half-Marathon (13.1) : $50.48
  • Virtual Run : $41.89
  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run : $39.74

Services and race-day details

Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are provided on race day. The swag bag includes 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 optional $5 upgrade. Online results and certificates of completion are provided.

Additional information

A virtual run option allows participants to run any time and submit results to receive a medal. Organizers offer a training pack for virtual participants. There are sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and optional fundraising initiatives; organizers donate $1 for each mile logged after the race to partner charities. Sponsors named include Gatorade and several running-related organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
13.1 Miles
10 km
10k
5 km
Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual Run