The Best Races - Seattle
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates - Seattle
This event takes place on September 12, 2026, at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Seattle, Washington. Multiple distance options are offered to participants on the same day.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized as smaller, private group waves with a cap per wave and waves filled on a first-come basis. Participants of all paces may run or walk; minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional: there are no timing chips, and participants may track time with personal apps and submit results for posting.
Swag is shipped to the U.S. mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are issued on race day. Typical included items are a running T-shirt shipped the week of the race, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results, and a certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.
The virtual option includes the digital training pack and a mailed medal after submitted results. Registration fees are listed per distance and include mandatory charges; fees shown in the event details cover 5K, 10K, half-marathon, virtual, and family mile categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
