Sat, Feb 27, 2027

14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K

Statesboro, GA

Registration open14th annual

1 Mile5K

About the 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K

The course runs through Georgia Southern University's campus, so expect a scenery change from open plazas to tree-lined paths. The route is a standard road 5K with no significant hills to speak of, and the campus setting keeps things interesting without adding any technical challenge.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon before the race at the campus recreation pavilion, which is also the race start. There is chocolate and other sweet treats waiting at the finish, tied to the race's benefit for a local community mission.

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14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

224finishers

18:00winner

27:56median

36:02cutoff

Top 3: Justin Dolata (18:00) · Landon Hernandez (18:38) · Justin Bausch (18:42)

The 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K is in its 14th year.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile2/27/2027 08:00$15

3.1 Miles2/27/2027 08:30$30

SPONSOR2/27/2027 08:30Free

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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K

Will I finish last at the 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 27:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 36:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 224 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 14th Annual Chocolate Run 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:00 while the median finisher took 27:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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