Frequently Asked Questions
Why Chocolate and running?
Because the organizers seriously believe that life is darn short, running will always be hard & my god, chocolate tastes damn good! So if your focus is on the win and not the chocolate, or your knickers are regularly knotty (not "naughty"), come back some other time when you feel like living it up - in the sweetest way possible!
Is any of your chocolate dairy, gluten or peanut free?
Sorry, we can NOT guarantee that any of our chocolate from our suppliers is dairy, gluten or peanut free.
What chocolate will be available on course and after my race next year?
All we can say is to check the website for updates. Our sweet strategy depends on several factors like melt-a-bility, participating stores/establishments in Port Dalhousie from year to year and yummy factor.
I'm looking for a traditional race, are you it?
No way - there are a gazillion races you can choose from out there so if you're looking for the standard race setup, this is not the race for you! Although this race has traditional distances (5k, 10k and 10 miler), our goal is to make it as fun as possible all in the name of "celebrating the good - and sweet life."
Are men allowed?
For sure - men tell us they do The Chocolate Race because they either love chocolate themselves or they love the 800 some women that do the race!
Are baby joggers, roller blades or bikes allowed?
Sorry, due to the nature of the course, baby joggers, roller blades or bikes are NOT allowed.
How do I register?
Please make sure you famliarize yourself with the race by going through this website BEFORE you register.
1. Online with visa or mastercard
2. Mail in your registration - If you do mail in your registration, it must reach us the week BEFORE the race for your name to appear on the Confirmation List. Otherwise, your registration form will be treated as a "day-of" entry.
Confirmation of my registration
Whether you have entered online or mailed-in your registration, confirmation can be found on this list (Mailed registration forms will be entered in this list within 5 business days AFTER THEY ARE RECEIVED): http://www.onlineregistrations.ca/chocolateHM/list.php
Can I register on the day-of?
Please note that Online registration typically closes on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race. Mail-in registrations will be entered into the Online Database up until one week before race date. We typically have day-of registration unless an event is sold out. Registraton status updates will be posted to the NEWS UPDATE panel on the RIGHT HAND SIDE of every webpage.
Can I switch events?
You can switch events up to the week BEFORE race date by sending us an email. Race day switches are subject to availability of space in an event.
What happens if I can't race?
Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable to future years. Due to limitations with insurance, we no longer allow bibs to be transferred from one runner to another. If you notify us up to ONE WEEK BEFORE race day, we will set aside your swag apparel (we do NOT mail out chocolate packages) & mail it out to you two weeks AFTER the event.
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Can I pickup my friend's registration kit?
Yes. You must give us a letter stating your full name & the names of the persons whose kits you are picking up. Please note that you in turn become responsible for the swag, bib number and timing device of your friends. The replacement cost of a bib and timing device are $15 on race day.
When do I Receive my Winner's Award?
First place finishers (i.e. the male & female that have won their respective races) will receive their awards AT THE EVENT. Age category award winners will have their awards MAILED to them approximately ONE WEEK after the event.
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I think my finishing time is incorrect or I am missing from the results. Who do I contact?
Please contact Chip Time Results, our event timer: http://www.chiptimeresults.com/contact/
Please be ready to provide the following information:
Full Name & Bib Number
Event (5k, 10k, 10miler)
Location of Timing Device (On shoe, On shorts, On Bib, In pocket, Other)
Estimated Finish Time (HH:MM:SS)
How you estimated your finish time (Time on clock; Your watch from start line to finish; The name of a runner you finished near)