National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates CHICAGO/EVANSTON

🍫 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

• Fast Registration: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Wave Options: If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
• Everyone Welcome: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Support Provided: There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing

• Tracking Your Time: Timing is Optional: 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.
• 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: Every participant will receive a medal!
• Training Pack: Digital Training Pack provided.

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Direct Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address (make sure to provide your full, correct US mailing address).

📅 Race Updates

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

✅ 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

(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

• Wave A: 7:30AM
• Wave B: 8:00AM
• Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

🌐 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).

💼 Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business

If you’re looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! 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/

🏃‍♀️ Be Part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ 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)

📅 Race Date

Join us on September 13, 2025 at Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL for a sweet adventure! For more details, visit National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates CHICAGO/EVANSTON.