Run for Chocolate Lovers AUSTIN/ROUND ROCK

Saturday, January 6, 2024 Past event
7:30 AM CST
Austin, Texas
$38.10–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth at the Run for Chocolate Lovers event in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, January 6, 2024! This delightful event is designed for chocolate enthusiasts of all ages and paces, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day with friends and family. Participants can choose to run or walk, with waves starting at 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM. With a cap of just 15-20 participants per wave, you’ll experience a cozy, community atmosphere while achieving your personal running goals.

After you cross the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a well-deserved treat—chocolate! Each participant will receive a premium running shirt shipped directly to their door and a finisher's medal to commemorate the day. Plus, if you can’t make it to Austin, don’t worry! There’s a virtual run option available, complete with coaching support. Sign up early to secure your spot and get ready for a deliciously fun day filled with camaraderie, fitness, and, of course, chocolate!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM CST

    $38.10

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM CST

    $45.52

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  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM CST

    $48.70

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  • Virtual Run (5k/10k/13.1)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM CST

    $40.22

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Organiser's description

THIS RUN IS FOR ALL THE CHOCOLATE LOVERS! AFTER THE RUN, YOU'LL GET... YES YOU GUESSED IT. CHOCOLATE OF COURSE!

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION OR WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15-20 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU!

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! PLEASE TELL OUR COORDINATOR ON RACE DAY AND THEY WILL WALK YOU THROUGH AN EASY PROCESS OF NOTING YOUR START AND STOP TIME, TO REPORT YOUR FINAL RESULTS!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS THE SUPPORT OF A COACH THAT YOU CAN TEXT ANYTIME. YOU CAN SIGN-UP TO HAVE ONE OF OUR COACHES TEXT YOU AND CHEER YOU ON BEFORE YOUR RUN!

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT! WE'LL SEND YOU YOUR SHIRTS FOR EACH RACE TOGETHER. IF YOU COMPLETE 3 OF OUR RUNS, WE'LL SEND YOU A CUSTOM RUNNER'S TROPHY!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS https://www.thebestraces.com/events



TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form



WE WANT TO DONATE! AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE COOL RUNNING SWAG!

Location

Onion Creek Greenbelt, Austin, 78719, TX, United States

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