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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Nov 8, 20268:50 AM | $35 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 15k | 15K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $80 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:10 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $80, entry is about 125 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 8:50 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1 Belle Isle, Detroit, MI 48167
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Kona Chocolate Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
TIMELINE. November 7. 10:00 a.m. Kona Arrives. November 8. 9:00 a.m. Set up continues. 10:00 a.m. - Noon PACKET PICKUP / Registration. 1:00 p.m. Set up continues. 7:00 p.m. Dinner. November 9. 7:15 a.m. Registration /Packet Pickup open…
Course
A stellar venue for the 2024 version of the best Chocolate Run in Michigan, if not the entire region. The most picturesque and flattest course to date. You begin on Central with an immediate view of the downtown Detroit skyline with the GM…
Course
5k, 10k, Double Up 15k and kids sweets fun run 800m. The Kids 800m sweet fun run will start us off just after the national anthem. They will follow a closed coned course out and back to the finish line where all of the adult athletes will…
Parking and travel
Parking will be across from the Chocolate Buffet tent. Follow the large parking flags and arrows to parking areas.
Awards
OVERALL AWARDS. Top 3 overall male and top 3 overall females. Overalls are taken out of their age groups. AGE GROUPS. Top 3 in each age group. Applies to both male and female categories. Age group awards will be presented in 5-year age…
Rules and FAQ
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Join us for the ultimate Chocolate Run, hosted by Michigan's newest state park, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mi. Offering distances for every level: 5k, 10k, and 15k. Perfect for novice and seasoned runners, this event promises a great running event and an indulgent celebration of all things chocolate. Be among the first 600 participants to register and secure one of our highly coveted Chocolate jackets, a prized keepsake of this sweet adventure. This year's course will be flat as a pancake and incredible views of the Detroit Skyline, the Ambassador bridge, new Gordie Howe Bridge and Windsor Canada on the back side of the course.