The Best Races - Kansas City
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Event details
The Run for Chocolate in Kansas City takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. The event includes multiple distance options and a family fun run. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The event lists sponsors including Gatorade and several local partners.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑Marathon)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
Format, timing and inclusions
Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track and submit times to the organizer. The event uses waves with a cap per wave. Swag is shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address, and race bibs are provided on race day. Swag items include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available as a $5 upgrade. Final race details and course maps are emailed to participants the Wednesday before the race.
The virtual run option provides a digital training pack and a mailed medal after results are submitted. The organizer notes a charity initiative that donates $1 for each mile logged after the race to partner charities. Prices are listed per distance on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.