Chocolate Chase 5K for Craniofacial Awareness

  • Date Sun 18th May 2025
  • Time 8:15AM PDT
  • Location Sacramento, California
  • Price $27.50 - $43.40
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and chocolate at the inaugural Chocolate Chase 5K for Craniofacial Awareness on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in beautiful Sacramento, California! This unique event invites participants to join in a timed 5K race, a one-mile walk, or a delightful kids dash. Regardless of how you choose to participate, you'll be supporting an important cause while enjoying delicious chocolate treats throughout the day. The festive atmosphere at Crocker Park will allow families and friends to connect and celebrate together after the race.

The 5K course takes you on a scenic route starting in front of the Crocker Art Museum, winding along the picturesque Riverfront Promenade, and looping back to the park. With age group awards for top finishers and plenty of exciting swagβ€”including exclusive t-shirts, medals, and even See's chocolate bars at the finish lineβ€”this event promises something for everyone. Plus, funds raised will benefit FacesOfTomorrow.org, helping to raise awareness for craniofacial conditions. So mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with joy, movement, and chocolate!

Organiser's Description

Join us for our Inaugural Chocolate Chase where fitness and Craniofacial awareness converge in the most delicious way! Whether you participate in the timed 5K race, one-mile walk, kids dash or just come out to celebrate and support, we will have something for everyone. Best of all--chocolate treats! Post-race venue in Crocker Park will provide an opportunity for families and friends to connect. Funds raised will be donated to FacesOfTomorrow.org [http://FacesOfTomorrow.org].



EVENT SWAG:

-Short-sleeved cotton t-shirt for race registrants

-Shirt or cape for superhero dash registrants

-Commemorative medal for race and dash finishers

-Referral bonus for referring 5 or more registrants: embroidered logo canvas shopper tote

-See's chocolate bar at the finish line

-Age group awards for 5K



PACKET PICK UP:

-Saturday May 17: 10-6pm (Fleet Feet, 2311 J Street)

-Race Day Sunday May 18, 7:15am Crocker Park



RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

7:15am Packet pick up and event day registration

8 Superhero Kids Dash start

8 5K and one mile run/walk start



5K COURSE INFORMATION:

Start in front of Crocker Art Museum, along Riverfront Promenade through Old Sacramento, along river to Robert Matsui Water Park and back.



AWARDS FOR 5K:

Top male and female finisher in each age category will be recognized. (12 and under, 13-17, 18-21, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). Awards may be picked up at the awards tent at the post-race venue. If you are unable to pick up your award on race day, please email [email protected]. Awards will not be mailed.



STROLLERS & DOGS:
Strollers are permitted in the race. We just ask that you and your bundle of joy start the race in the back of the pack. No scooters, bikes, skates, skateboards on the course.

We love dogs, but only service dogs are allowed on the course. All other dogs are not allowed to participate, but stop by the Cleft Pup Brigade rescue for your four-legged fix!



GETTING HERE:

Crocker Park is located at 211 O Street in downtown Sacramento, steps from the Capitol Mall and the Riverfront Promenade.

-By Car: Parking is conveniently located at City Lot X at 2nd and N Street for $5. The lot is accessible via 3rd Street, turning right onto N Street. (Follow parking signs.) Two- and three-hour metered street parking is available around Crocker Park. Check parking signage for prices. Pay with card or download the ParkMobile app to find and pay for parking.

-By Bicycle: Bike racks are located around the Crocker Art Museum's main entrance.

-Public Transportation Closest light rail stops are 7th Street & Capitol and 8th & K Street. YoloBus 42B makes stops within walking distance at Capitol Mall & Front Street and Capitol Mall and 7th Street. Youth and students in grades TK-12 can ride Sac RT for free

Races

  • Chocolate Chase 5K Adult

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $43.40

    Scenic and flat timed course starting in front of Crocker Art Museum, through Old Sacramento, to Robert Matsui Memorial Park and back. Chocolate treats at the finish line!
  • Chocolate Chase 5K Youth

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $27.50

    Scenic and flat timed course starting in front of Crocker Art Museum, through Old Sacramento, to Robert Matsui Memorial Park and back. Chocolate treats at the finish line!
  • One Mile Walk Adult

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $43.40

    Friends and family members of all abilities are invited to gather, walk, and celebrate cleft and craniofacial awareness with chocolate treats for everyone!
  • One Mile Walk Youth

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $27.50

    Friends and family members of all abilities are invited to gather, walk, and celebrate cleft and craniofacial awareness with chocolate treats for everyone!
  • Superhero Kids Dash

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Choose Superhero Cape or T-Shirt!

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:15AM PDT)

    $27.50

    Come dressed as your favorite superhero or simply celebrate being a super human being! Giveaway includes a superhero cape or t-shirt. Kids that sign up for the dash may also do the one-mile walk at no additional cost

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Crocker Park, 211 O Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA, United States

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