Kona Chocolate Runs

Kona Chocolate Runs takes place on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, on November 8, 2026. Four options are on the program: the 15K and 10K at 9 a.m., the 5K at 9:10 a.m., and an 800-meter fun run at 8:50 a.m. The course is flat, with views of the city's landmarks, and it is open to runners of every level. Finishers get an exclusive medal, and the finish area turns into a chocolate buffet with a range of chocolate-themed stations. Awards go to the overall winners and to each age group.

Flat and fast is exactly what you want if you are hunting a personal best, and the 15K is the pick worth considering: it is long enough to reward endurance work but short enough to race off a modest base. Aim for a controlled first 5K and let the last third be where you push.