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Chocolate Chase 5K for Craniofacial Awareness

Sun May 18, 2025 Sacramento, CA 95814 US Directions

Events

Chocolate Chase 5K Adult

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee 8:30AM PDT Price increases after April 17, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 18 - 100.

Chocolate Chase 5K Youth

$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee 8:30AM PDT Price increases after April 17, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

One Mile Walk Adult

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee 8:30AM PDT Price increases after April 17, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 18 - 100.

One Mile Walk Youth

$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee 8:30AM PDT Price increases after April 17, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

Superhero Kids Dash

$27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee 8:15AM PDT Price increases after April 17, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 10 and under.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Chocolate Chase 5K. We're glad you're here!  Let's get started:

Register for an event! 

  • Go to Sign Up to register for an event.
  • When you register, click "Become a Fundraiser" to raise money to help this event become a success!  You may also join a Fundraising Group to really make an impact.  Top fundraisers will be recognized on event day.
  • If you need help paying your registration fee, become a fundraiser and meet the minimum fundraised goal to have your fee waived! 
  • When you register, you may create or join a Social Team.  Whether you're celebrating a number of individuals or just one, this is an easy way to organize and keep your team members up to date. Become a Team Captain by creating a Team and asking people to join your team when they register.  There is no requirement for Social Teams to fundraise, but Captains could set their Team up for both fundraising and social networking--A win-win for everyone! 

 

Someone close to me or I am living with a craniofacial difference:  You are not alone! There is strength in numbers. Please register for an event--there will be lots of optional opportunities for us to recognize and celebrate you! 

 

I am a runner: You're in for a treat! This is a new fast and flat, scenic timed 5K managed by Capital Road Race Management.

 

Spread the word: The more the merrier, so please invite your friends and family, and share this race info with everyone you know!

 

Make a donation:  Click the Donation tab to help us with our inaugural event. Every little bit helps. We appreciate your support!

 

Become a sponsor: Click the Sponsorship tab for more information.

 

My child wants to participate in multiple events: If you are registering to walk as a family, but your child also wants to participate in the Superhero Dash, please register your child for the dash and they can do both!

 

I'm a Chocolate Lover:  There will be chocolate treats for everyone who participatest!

 

Just Visiting? Enter your name and email address in the pop-up window.  We will keep you informed with updates about this event!  

Description

Join us for our Inaugural Chocolate Chase where fitness and Craniofacial awareness converge in the most delicious way! Whether you participate in the timed 5K race, one-mile walk, kids dash or just come out to celebrate and support, we will have something for everyone. Best of all--chocolate treats!   Post-race venue in Crocker Park will provide an opportunity for families and friends to connect.  Funds raised will be donated to FacesOfTomorrow.org.  

 

EVENT SWAG:

-Short-sleeved cotton t-shirt for race registrants

-Shirt or cape for superhero dash registrants

-Commemorative medal for race and dash finishers

-Referral bonus for referring 5 or more registrants: embroidered logo canvas shopper tote 

-See's chocolate bar at the finish line

-Age group awards for 5K

 

PACKET PICK UP: 

-Saturday May 17: 10-6pm (Fleet Feet, 2311 J Street)

-Race Day Sunday May 18, 7:15am Crocker Park

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

7:15am Packet pick up and event day registration

8:15am: Superhero Kids Dash start

8:30am: 5K and one mile run/walk start

 

5K COURSE INFORMATION:

Start in front of Crocker Art Museum, along Riverfront Promenade through Old Sacramento, along river to Robert Matsui Water Park and back.

 

AWARDS FOR 5K:

Top male and female finisher in each age category will be recognized.  (12 and under, 13-17, 18-21, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). Awards may be picked up at the awards tent at the post-race venue. If you are unable to pick up your award on race day, please email ChocolateChase916@gmail.com. Awards will not be mailed. 

 

STROLLERS & DOGS:
Strollers are permitted in the race. We just ask that you and your bundle of joy start the race in the back of the pack. No scooters, bikes, skates, skateboards on the course. 

We love dogs, but only service dogs are allowed on the course.  All other dogs are not allowed to participate, but stop by the Cleft Pup Brigade rescue for your four-legged fix!

 

GETTING HERE: 

Crocker Park is located at 211 O Street in downtown Sacramento, steps from the Capitol Mall and the Riverfront Promenade.

-By Car: Parking is conveniently located at City Lot X at 2nd and N Street for $5.  The lot is accessible via 3rd Street, turning right onto N Street. (Follow parking signs.) Two- and three-hour metered street parking is available around Crocker Park. Check parking signage for prices. Pay with card or download the ParkMobile app to find and pay for parking.  

-By Bicycle: Bike racks are located around the Crocker Art Museum's main entrance. 

-Public Transportation  Closest light rail stops are 7th Street & Capitol and 8th & K Street.  YoloBus 42B makes stops within walking distance at Capitol Mall & Front Street and Capitol Mall and 7th Street. Youth and students in grades TK-12 can ride Sac RT for free

 

 

 

 

Referral Bonus

Help us spread the word about our race and receive a bonus!  Until supplies last, refer five people to sign up for any of our events and receive a custom embroidered shopper tote generously donated by Embroidery by Liza.   Referrals made via social media will be credited to your account and your logo bag will be waiting for you at packet pick up.  Thanks for supporting the Chocolate Chase and Faces of Tomorrow! 

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Place

Crocker Park
211 O Street
Sacramento, CA US 95814

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