Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 NEW JERSEY

Run Now, Chocolate Later!

Who says you can't have your chocolate—and run it too? The 2027 Run for Chocolate is coming, and it’s sweeter than ever! Rally your friends, set your pace for our 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon, and let the craving guide you to the finish line. It’s not just a race: it’s a chocolate lover's paradise in motion!

Event Details

• Date: May 8, 2027
• Location: Wiggins Waterfront Trail, Camden, NJ
• Course Map: Will be emailed.
• Race URL: Click here for details

Overview

• Spots: Sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills.
• Virtual Options: Grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist.
• Inclusivity: All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like!
• Relaxed Setting: No gear, no setup, just you and the course.

Timing

• Optional: Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, or similar.
• Submission: Submit your time through our easy online form.
• Coordinator Help: Ask a coordinator to assist with timing.
• No Chips: This is about progress, not pressure.

What You Get (Swag Bag)

• Running T-shirt: Shipped to your address (US only).
• Finisher's Medal: Accomplish your goal in style!
• Virtual Training Run: Emailed to you a month before your run.
• Online Results: Certificate of completion available here.

Packet Pickup

• No Lines: Your swag ships straight to your door.
• Double-Check: Ensure your full mailing address is correct when you register.
• Race Bibs: Handed out on race day.
• Swag Arrival: The shirt will arrive the week of your race.

Last Minute Signing Up?

No problem - just know shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway!

Course Map and Details

Final participant info will be sent by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps.

Wave Times

• Wave A: 7:30 AM
• Wave B: 8:00 AM
• Wave C: 8:30 AM
• Running Late? Jump in when you arrive: coordinators will be on-site for 3 hours after the first wave.

Virtual Run Option

Prefer to run on your own? The Virtual Run includes a digital training pack and the ability to claim your medal by sending results to [email protected].

Race Bundle

Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount.

Sponsorships

Want to put your business in front of our community? We’d love to feature you as a sponsor. Learn more here.

Volunteering

Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. Sign up here.

Charity Initiatives

Discover our initiatives at https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/. Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you.

Community Impact

Smaller races create warm memories and are always ready for you!