Run For Chocolate – Southampton

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Southampton Common is home to one of the brilliant Run for Chocolate events. These 5K or 10K runs are fast, flat, and the perfect place to set your next PB. Get down to the Common for the finisher's medal or a tasty mug of hot chocolate waiting at the finish line.
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Where and when
Location
Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton SO15 7NN, UK
Start times
Sun, 15 Mar 2020
10K:
10:00am |
5K:
10:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Run For Chocolate – Southampton
10K
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10km
£7.00 - £17.50
5K
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5km
£5.00 - £15.00
Route information
Southampton Common is situated just north of the city. The 365 acres is comprised of woodland, grassland, ponds and lakes - as such it attracts some stunning wildlife.
Bring your family and friends out for a lovely day in the park and to cheer you on as you lay down your next PB.
There will be race marshals and a clearly marked route to keep you on track throughout.
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What's included
  • Finisher's medal
  • Tasty hot chocolate
  • Clearly marked course
  • Race marshals
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How to get there
Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton SO15 7NN, UK
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**Address: Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN
Car:** Parking options will be sent out upon registration, additional charges will apply.
Event day logistics
Schedule:
10:00 - All Race starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race to give enough time to get parked, registered and warmed up before the event.
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Run For Chocolate
Run for Chocolate is a celebration of fitness, fun and wellbeing! Participants of all ages and abilities can enjoy the benefits of exercise with the comforting reward of a luxury Hot Chocolate at the finish line. Achieve your fitness goals and enjoy a fun challenge this winter in a town or city near you – run, jog or walk our 5km route (all levels, ages and speeds are welcome). Enter as an individual or why not get your family and friends involved too, run as a team and join the party! When you cross the finish line, you’ll receive a Run for Chocolate finisher’s medal and a well deserved mug of Hot Chocolate (sprinkles optional!) So, rally your friends, family or work colleagues and make Run for Chocolate part of your 2019 Bucket List!
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Run for Chocolate is made great by it's epic race-day atmosphere. If you have any friends, family, or work colleagues who want to get involved but don't want to race then encourage them to get on down and cheer you over the finish line.
FAQ's
Are there any age restrictions for the Southampton Run for Chocolate?
The Run for Chocolate events are open to all ages. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
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Will there be toilet facilities at the Run for Chocolate Southampton?
Yes, there will be toilets near the start/finish.
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Is there parking at the Southampton Run for Chocolate?
All of the Run for Chocolate events will have plenty of parking spaces, please note that additional charges may apply.
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Is the Southampton Run for Chocolate course marshalled?
There will be marshals around the course to keep everyone on track.
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Is there a bag drop at the Southampton Run for Chocolate?
Unfortunately not, so please leave any unnecessary clothes or other items in your car.
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1.0
Did the 5K in 2020
Should not have run due to cronvirusI did not run in the event and it should not have run people should have been refunded
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1.3
Did the 10K in 2019
The run was very poorly managed on the day! The course was set out for a 5k and I dont think the event leaders knew there was a 10k option. They seemed to make the course up to make it longer and instead having us run two loops of the 5k course they added a smaller loop and encouraged us to the finish line nearly 4K short! We went across the line bewildered and wondering if wed missed a turning but others crossed the line around us saying the same. We decided to cut our loses and join the hot chocolate queue...our reward was a half filled cup of lukewarm Cadbury powdered hot chocolate (something I can buy a huge tub for less than the race entry cost!) and a smattering of toppings. Very disappointed with the event and reward considering the price to enter. Medal was decent though.
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5.0
Did the 5K in 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this run! Friendly atmosphere, lovely course and it was a quiet location. Parking was easy and a nearby play area visible from the start kept young kids entertained. The hot chocolate and large variety of chocolates available at the end was fabulous! The medal was lovely as was the buff. Would definitely recommend and will be doing it next year!
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1.7
Did the 10K in 2019
Not very well organised at all- I ended up doing 7k as they didn't say had to do one loop twice- so had to run another 3 k with my medal! When I finished- there was no hot chocolate left which was very disappointing. Felt like a lot of money for the service that I got!
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1.3
Did the 10K in 2019
Absolutely awful organisation they messed up the course and I only ended up doing just under 8k and none of the stewards knew what they were doing. I will never be doing a run for chocolate run again. Do not enter or pay them any money as I feel like I have been conned! Complete waste of time!
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