Chocolate Chase 5k
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Event details
The Chocolate Chase 5K for Craniofacial Awareness is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Crocker Park in downtown Sacramento, CA. The event is managed by Capital Road Race Management and funds raised will be donated to Faces of Tomorrow. The organizers expect 500+ participants. The event is currently sold out; non-registered visitors may attend to cheer, but giveaways and treats are for registered participants only.
Events offered:
- 5K (timed race)
- 1 mile walk
- Superhero Kids Dash
Course and logistics
The 5K starts near the Crocker Art Museum, follows the Riverfront Promenade through Old Sacramento, continues along the river to Robert Matsui Water Park, and returns to the finish at Crocker Park. The one-mile route follows the 5K course with a turnaround at the half-mile mark.
Packet pickup is available Saturday at Fleet Feet (2311 J Street) from 10:00 to 18:00. Parking is available at City Lot X (2nd and N Street) for $5; metered street parking and ParkMobile are also options. Strollers may start at the back of the pack; only service dogs are allowed on course. An aid station will be near the 5K turnaround. Finish-line items include a commemorative medal and a See's chocolate bar; bottled water, fruit, chocolate, snacks, and a first aid tent will be available. Age-group awards are given for the 5K and must be picked up at the awards tent; awards will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.