National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates TAMPA

🍫 For all the Chocolate Lovers, this run is for you!

• Exciting perks: You’ll love the shirt we send you and of course, we'll have chocolate for you at the Finish Line.
• Run types: Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon!
• 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.
• Group size: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

📅 Event Details:

• Location: Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Tampa, FL.
• Date: 2025-09-13
• Age: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Support: 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 tracking: 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!
• Waiver: Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).
• Contact: Email us your desired wave time: info@thebestraces.com

🎁 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: Celebrate your achievement!
• Digital Training Pack: For your fitness journey.

📦 Packet Pickup:

• No hassle: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Race bibs: Provided on race day.
• Full address: Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling.
• Shirt arrival: You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

🗓️ Race Updates:

• Final details: 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.
• Desired wave time: Wave A: 7:30AM, Wave B: 8:00AM, Wave C: 8:30AM.
• First come, first serve: Waves filled on a basis.

🌟 Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

• Sponsor opportunity: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business!
• Event information: Visit https://www.thebestraces.com/events.

🤝 Team Glo Volunteers:

• Join our team: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals.
• Volunteer form: Fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/.

🏃‍♀️ Be part of the Journey!

• Charity initiatives: Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com.
• Donation: Every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

🔗 More Information:

• FAQ: Are there any other Questions we missed? Visit https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/.
• Virtual Run: Our Virtual Run offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.
• Discount: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

🔗 Registration Link:

• Sign up here: National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates TAMPA.