National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates is a run and walk on September 12, 2026 at Mission Point on Mission Bay in San Diego. Distances include a 5K, 10K, 13.1-mile half marathon, and a 1-mile family run, with waves starting at 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 am. In-person entry is $40.22 for the 5K, $45.52 for the 10K, and $48.70 for the half marathon, including fees.

How It Works

The in-person run is capped per wave, and waves close as they fill. Timing is optional and self-tracked through an app, with no timing chips. A virtual option, priced at $40.22, lets runners complete the distance on their own. Registration includes a shirt shipped to the address on file, a finisher medal, and a certificate of completion.

Mission Point sits at the south end of Mission Bay near the San Diego River outlet. The small-group format suits San Diego runners who want a flat course and a low-pressure pace.