National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates TAMPA

🍫 Welcome 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!

📅 Event Overview

• Run Duration: 2025-09-13 at Riverwalk, Tampa, FL. Course Map will be emailed.
• Registration: 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 Run: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• Participation: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

📝 Support & Timing

• 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: 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!
• Virtual Run Support: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.

🎁 Swag Bag Benefits

• Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
• Finisher's Towel: or Giveaway.
• Finisher's Medal:
• Digital Training Pack:

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Swag Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address (ensure correct US mailing address).
• Race Bibs: Provided on race day.
• Shipping Time: You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

📧 Race Updates & Registrations

• Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
• Last Minute Registration: Yes, but note shipping times. Your shirt may arrive after the run.
• Wave Times: Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com
• Late Runners: Can run upon arrival (coordinators stay for 3 hours after the first wave).

🌐 FAQs & Further Information

Are there any other Questions we missed? Check our FAQ page.

🏆 Sponsorships & Volunteers

• Sponsorships: Looking to become a sponsor? We’d love to showcase your business! More info: here.
• Volunteer Opportunities: If you’re interested in helping out, fill out the form here.

💖 Join the Journey!

Find out more about our Charity Initiatives 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).

💻 Virtual Run Option:

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!

📅 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit: National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates TAMPA.