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Chocolate Lovers Festival: Sweet Mile

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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 07 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Join us for the sweetest race in town! The Sweet Mile is a deliciously fun way to support the annual Chocolate Lover's Festival. Lace Up your sneakers and dash through a scenic, family-friendly 1 mile course filled with chocolate-themed surprises. Whether you're a seasoned runners, a casual walker, or a chocolate enthusiast, this race is for everyone!

When: February 7, 2026 starting at 9:00 am
Where: 4041 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030

Participants will enjoy a chocolate treat at the finish line, along with opportunities to win prizes and support community programs. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit local charities and organizations supported by the Chocolate Lover's Festival.

Don't miss out on this delightful combination of fitness, fun, and chocolate! Register today and indulge in the run that's as sweet as it sounds.

Registration fee for 1Mile: $25 through January 31
$30 on Race Day - February 7

All participants will receive a commemorative Beanie.

Packet pick up will be Friday, February 6, at the PR Fairfax Store (11895 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030) from 4-7pm. Then on Saturday near the start line starting at 8:00 am.

There will be three heats (register for the appropriate heat):
9:00 am - Runners/Racers - estimated finish time, 8 min. or faster
9:20 am - Joggers, Fun Run - estimated finish time 8-12 minutes
9:40 am - Walkers, Family Fun Run - estimated finish 12 -20 minutes

Races Offered

1 Mile - Racers

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

1 Mile - Joggers

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:20

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$25.00

1 Mile - Walkers/Family Fun Run

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:40

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Fairfax.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.6° / 9.7°

wb_sunny -4.0° / 5.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 66.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.6° / 9.7°

wb_sunny -4.0° / 5.6°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 66.3%

About Fairfax

Learn more about the host city, Fairfax.

Fairfax, nicknamed Fairfax City by the locals, is the county seat of Fairfax County, in the state of Virginia. The city has roots dating back to the 1700s. It has character and an identity of its own not often found in the much newer and largely homogeneous exurban areas in Northern Virginia.