The Best Races - Phoenix
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates PHOENIX
National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates takes place on September 12, 2026 at G.R. Herberger Park, East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and lists multiple race categories.
Available distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual run
The format is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave and waves filled on a first come, first served basis. Timing is optional; participants may track time with apps and submit results online, or ask coordinators to help record times. No timing chips are used. Coordinators remain available for several hours after the first wave.
Race entry includes event swag shipped to the mailing address provided for US registrants. Swag items listed include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event. A technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee.
The virtual option includes a digital training pack and medal issuance after result submission. The event also notes optional fundraising initiatives where logged miles after the race are converted to donations to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
