Event Details

What’s Included

FREE Branded Head Buff

FREE Luxury Hot Chocolate

Bespoke Finishers Medal (For All Finishers)

Raceday Logistics

When you arrive at the event head over to the main event tent to register and collect your runner’s bib and FREE head buff. After warming up we will declare the course open and you can set off around the marked route – walk, jog or run at your own pace. As you cross the finish line you will collect a bespoke ‘Run For Chocolate’ finishers medal and are free to enjoy a cup of luxury hot chocolate as a special reward for all your hard work and effort!

FAQs

Are there any age restrictions?

Our events are open to all ages. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Will there be toilet facilities?

Yes, there will be toilets near the start/finish.

Is there parking?

All of our events will have plenty of parking spaces, please note that additional charges may apply.

Is the course marshalled?

There will be marshals around the course to keep everyone on track!

Is there a bag drop?

Unfortunately not, so please leave any unnecessary clothes or other items in your car.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, this is fine but please be aware of other entrants and any location-specific rules that may apply.

Is the course suitable for pushchairs and buggies?

This will depend on the ground conditions so please make your own decision as the date that you have booked for approaches.

Meet the organizer

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!

Run For Chocolate – Southampton reviews (4)

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Hannah M 1 review
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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Mandy G 1 review
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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Hannah G 1 review
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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Will J 1 review
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!