The Great Chocolate Chase
About this race
The Great Chocolate Chase 5K/1 Mile Run is a fun, run/walk for all paces and ages, set in the beautiful Rocky River Reservation. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing chocolate, this event is designed to be welcoming for runners and walkers alike. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Cleveland, supporting programs that help women and girls achieve economic empowerment.
Who should participate: Runners, walkers, and chocolate lovers of all levels.
This event supports Soroptimist International of Cleveland and their work empowering women and girls in Greater Cleveland through education and opportunity.
Time and PlaceDate: May 9, 2026
5K Start Time: 9:00am
1 Mile Start Time: 9:15am
Registration Time: 8:00am
Place : South Mastick Picnic Area, Rocky River Reservation
5K Run
Our chip-timed 5K is perfect for runners looking to race, set a PR, or simply enjoy a beautiful spring course (and chocolate!). Awards and official results included—walkers are welcome, too!
Awards: Top Overall male and female, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
1 Mile Walk
The untimed 1 Mile run is a relaxed, fun option for walkers, kids, and anyone who wants to be part of the event without the pressure of the clock. Go at your own pace and enjoy the experience!
What You Get
T-Shirt *T-Shirt orders will be guarenteed through the 23rd, shirts will be subjected to availability after that date*
Chip-timed 5K
Finish-line chocolate
Post-race snacks
5K Age-group awards
Selfie station
Registration Pricing & Deadlines
5K Price tiers:
Regular: $36 until May 9
Children 12 & under: $12
1 Mile Price tiers:
Regular: $30 until May 9
Children 12 & under: $12
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on May 9, 2026 — 14h 19m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Great Chocolate Chase
5k Run · 126 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Uchiha | 18:55 | 6:05 /mi |
| 2 | Daniel Zagrebin | 20:28 | 6:35 /mi |
| 3 | Kelsey Bachman | 21:49 | 7:01 /mi |
| 4 | Shelton Jackson II | 22:38 | 7:17 /mi |
| 5 | Louis Orehek | 22:45 | 7:19 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 124 Cleveland events
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