You've done the rest, now do the best Chocolate run in Chicagoland!
Just like chocolate, there is a run for everyone's taste!

Don't wait to register 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019  SOLD OUT!

RACE INFORMATION
Half Marathon* 7:00AM Start
*The course will be open for 3 1/2 hours. Walkers are not allowed,
if you do not run a 15-minute mile please do not register.


5K Run & 5K Walk 7:30AM Start

NEW IN 2021:
Half Marathon and 5K include Choice of a hoodie, or a 1/4 zip (ladies cut available)
Custom finisher award
All Chocolate Kitchen’s chocolate experience

When you register please consider making a donation,
proceeds collected from your contribution will benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.


Volunteer Registration
AID STATION LOCATIONS

Mile 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, turnaround & finish line

NEW IN 2021
Additional aid stations added for a total of 8 aid stations
Aid Stations will contain water, sugar free Gatorade
Aid stations will be located on each side of the
street or trail, so please do not cross over to get to an aid station.

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
Due to the volume of runners at this race, you cannot pick up a packet for anyone,
but your immediate family member with a receipt. 
No exceptions.
TIMES AND DATES
Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 3:00-7:00 PM 
Friday, November 5, 2021 from 3:00-7:00 PM
Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dick Pond Athletics
303 N. Second Street
St. Charles, IL 60174

RACE DAY PICK UP

Sunday, November 7, 20201 at the race site
100 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL
6:00-7:25 AM

AWARD INFORMATION
All runners receive a custom finisher medal
Custom Age Awards for the Half Marathon & 5K
Overall Male & Overall Female (based on gun time)
1st/2nd/3rd Place Male & Female (based on chip time)
Largest Team Award 

Age Award Breakdown
5K
10 & Under/11-14/15-19/20-24/25-29/30-34/35-39/40-44/
45-49/50-54/55-59/60-64/65-69/70-74/75-79


Half Marathon

14 & Under/15-19/20-24/25-29/30-34/35-39/40-44/45-49/
50-54/55-59/60-64/65-69/70-74/70+


COURSE NOTES
1/2 Marathon runners must run a 15-minute mile to participate, for your safety and the safety of other athletes, please adhere to this rule.

Course officials have the right to remove you from the ½ Marathon if you are observed walking the course.

NO Strollers or Dogs allowed 
Due to the number of runners in this race, our insurance does not allow strollers or dogs. Service dogs are permitted.

MEDICAL TENT
The medical tent will be located between Mile 4 and Mile 9

EVENT ALERT SYSTEM
All participants should familiarize themselves with the EAS prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather, or course conditions on race day. Signage explaining the EAS will be available at packet pickup.


AFTER PARTY INFORMATION
All participants will receive, Award wining, Chef Roby's
NEW in 2021
Full size fresh pain au chocolat
and award-winning hot chocolate!  
Fruit is included
Each runner will need their ACK ticket from their bib to enter.

GEAR CHECK
Gear check will be located in the Registration Tent. Runners will need to use their ticket from their bib to check items.

PARKING INFORMATION
FREE Parking throughout Geneva in walking distance to the race. Parking garage list (make this a link)

HOTEL INFORMATION
A room block has been reserved
Comfort Inn & Suites>> BOOK ROOM

A special rate of $100.00 a night for one king bed, or 2 queen beds or a king suite for $109.99 a night. This includes an early breakfast and a shuttle to and from the race starting at 6:00am.

Good News...
You can have your packet delivered to the hotel. Please check the box when registering if you are staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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