Birmingham’s tastiest fun run returns, and we want you to be part of this super sweet day!
Don’t be a ‘flake’… sign up today for Birmingham’s tastiest fun run! 🍫
Join us for a deliciously fun day the whole family will love! Lace up your trainers and take on Birmingham’s sweetest challenge — the Chocolate 5K — where every kilometre brings a new chocolatey surprise.
📅 Date: Saturday 21 March
📍 Location: Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville (B30 1HH)
🕙 Registration from: 9am Start time from: 10.30am
There’s choco-lots to love about it:
- Scenic 5K route through beautiful Bournville
- Chocolate treat stations at every kilometre
- Walk, jog, or sprint — all abilities welcome
- Family-friendly, dog-friendly, fun-friendly!
- Chocolate-themed celebrations at the finish line
- And it’s all to raise essential funds for Birmingham Hospice, helping to make every moment matter for local people living with a terminal diagnosis.
- Grab your crew — friends, family, co-workers, or even your four-legged pals — and get ready to run for a truly great cause. Cross the finish line, claim your medal, and bask in the sweet glory.
You’d be cocoa-nuts to miss it! 🍫🏅
Ticket prices:
Don’t be too choco-late signing up for this sweet deal – early bird prices finish on Monday 15 December!
Early bird prices (until Monday 15 December):
- Child (under 18): £12
- Adult (18 and over): £15
- Family (two adult and two children): £50
- Adult and Child (one adult and one child): £25
- Adult Combi Ticket (includes ticket to Run Santa Run): £20
- Child Combi Ticket (includes ticket to Run Santa Run): £14
- Under 5 (with goodie bag): £3
- Under 5 (without goodie bag): FREE
Full price (from Monday 15 December):
- Child (under 18): £15
- Adult (18 and over): £18
- Family (two adults and two children): £60
- Adult and Child (one adult and one child): £30
- Under 5 (with goodie bag): £5
- Under 5 (without goodie bag) FREE
Upon signing up, you’ll get access to our downloadable fundraising guide – packed with all the info you’ll need to make your prep as simple (and sweet!) as possible.
Event FAQs
Everyone! The Chocolate 5K is open to all ages and abilities. Walk, jog, or run — it’s your chocolatey adventure. The route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and kids under 5 can join free (without a goodie bag).
Need a carer? They come free too — just let our Events Team know when registering and at the check-in tent.
You will be able to sign up online until midday on Wednesday 18 March.
Missed it? No worries! You can still sign up at the Event Village on the day — just note, prices may be higher and spots are limited.
Yes — but with caution! Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and there’ll be lots around, so keep your furry friends close and out of snack range. There’s no vet medic on-site, so please take care.
There’s no minimum, but every penny helps support local people living with a terminal illness.
Did you know £59 could pay for a bereavement support session to help families through the journey of grief?
Absolutely! We’ve got special Family Tickets and Adult + Child options. Rally your crew for a chocolatey team day out.
Whatever you’re comfy running in… or go full chocolate mode! Fancy dress is totally encouraged (hello, Oompa Loompas 👀).
Prefer a tee? Chocolate 5K T-shirts are available to pre-order or buy on the day (in white or purple).
Volunteering at The Chocolate 5K!
Not a fan of running? No problem! You can still be part of the sweet fun by joining our incredible team of volunteers at The Chocolate 5K.
From helping with registration and handing out chocolate treats to marshalling and cheering on participants, there’s a role for everyone. Many hands make light work, and we simply couldn’t run these events without the support of our amazing volunteers—just like Willy Wonka couldn’t run his factory without his trusty Oompa-Loompas!
Want to get involved? Just let our chocolate-squad HQ know you’re ready to lend a hand.
📧 Email: events@birminghamhospice.org.uk
📞 Call: 0121 752 6150
We can’t wait to have you on board!
“I hadn’t run in ages, but taking part in the Chocolate 5K motivated me to keep going without stopping—and I even got a new PB! Giving out chocolate at each kilometre is honestly genius. It’s fun, delicious, and such a great motivator. Plus, it was so lovely to see so many people taking part!” – Abi, 2025 participant
Event details
When
21 March 2026
Where
Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham
Fee
£0 - 60
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