Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Lakewood Park (Course Map will be emailed), Leander TX
5K · 10K · Half · 1 Mile
About this race
🍫 For all the Chocolate Lovers!
This run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you and of course, we'll have chocolate 🍫 for you at the Finish Line. Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon!
📅 Overview
- Quick Sell-out: 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.
- Private Group: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
- All Welcome: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
- Pure Run: There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
⏱️ Timing
- Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No Timing Chips: This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals!
🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)
- Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
- Finisher's Towel: Or Giveaway.
- Finisher's Medal: Yes, you will receive one!
- Digital Training Pack: Helpful resources to support your run.
📦 Packet Pickup
- No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
- Swag Shipped: 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: Provided on race day.
📅 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?
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: info@thebestraces.com. (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
- Wave A: 7:30AM
- Wave B: 8:00AM
- Wave C: 8:30AM
❓ Are there any other Questions we missed?
You can find answers at the FAQ.
🏃 Virtual Run Option
Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support 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 info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!
💸 Race Bundle
Sign-up for more races and get a discount!
🤝 Sponsorships & Promoting your Business
If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! Find more at this link.
🙌 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: Volunteer Form.
❤️ Be part of the Journey!
Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)
For more information and to register, visit us at National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK.
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