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Kona Chocolate Runs

Sun November 10, 2024 chocolate, MI 48167 US
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Description

Join us for the ultimate Chocolate Run, offering distances for every level: 5k, 10k, and 15k. Perfect for both novice and seasoned runners, this event promises not only a great running event but also 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.

Crossing the finish line gets sweeter with our exclusive finisher medals, but the real treat lies just beyond the course—the best chocolate buffet you can imagine. This decadent buffet features an array of stations, each dedicated to chocolate in its gloriously varied forms: steaming hot chocolate, freshly baked chocolate treats, expertly carved chocolate right in front of you, creamy chocolate milk, rich chocolate ice cream, an interactive chocolate dipping station, assorted chocolate candies, and more.

Adding to the excitement, exceptional awards await the top three finishers in each age group and the overall top three participants. Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or to savor every chocolatey moment, the Chocolate Run is an event you won’t want to miss. Come for the run, stay for the chocolate!

OVERVIEW

The Kona Chocolate Run is a festive fun chocolate filled event for the entire family with some great running thrown in to start the morning off.  This event includes a variety of races: a fun run, 5k, 10k, and a unique 15k Double Up event where participants can run both the 10k and 5k consecutively. The event is known for its vibrant and fun atmosphere, welcoming participants of all abilities.  Chocolate enthusiasts are of course welcome.  

Held in November, the Kona Chocolate Run transforms the venue into Michigan's largest chocolate party. The event features an 8 station fully served chocolate buffet, including hot chocolate, chocolate baked goods, chocolate candies, chocolate dipping, chocolate popcorn, chocolate milk, and other chocolate treats, all amidst the festive holiday atmosphere. For runners, the event provides a scenic course that starts with a flat stretch, moves through a beautiful residential area with rolling hills, and finishes with a great jaunt up the chocolate chute.

Race amenities include custom medals, the highly coveted chocolate jacket to the first 600 registered, a long sleeve shirt after that, and for the Double Up 15k participants, a special Kona winter hat. Participants are encouraged to register early due to perks like reduced fees and best race swag around. 

Overall, the Kona Chocolate Run is celebrated for its fun environment, extensive chocolate offerings, and community-oriented atmosphere, making it a must-experience event for both local and visiting runners​ who have come from neighboring states as the word has spread about this chocolate lovers dream.  

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