Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 Houston
Updated
Saturday, May 8, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Houston (Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed)). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $45.
Course and race notes
Run Now, Chocolate Later! Who says you can't have your chocolate-and run it too?
The 2027 Run for Chocolate is coming, and it’s sweeter than ever! Rally your friends, set your pace for our 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon, and let the craving guide you to the finish line.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 8
2027 · in 182 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 8 (in 182 days)
Opened Jun 23, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
84° / 67°F
Typical high and low for May 8, with a 15% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:33 AM – 8:01 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 57 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 7
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.