'The Great Chocolate Race 2016' to Cause Major Road Closures in Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — The Great Chocolate Race is coming soon to Arlington, and that means significant road closures in the eastern part of the county.

Arlington's Great Chocolate Race, which takes place on Dec. 10 starting at 7:30 a.m., is one of five in the country hosted by Crucible Racing. The event is meant to be an opportunity to run and also kick off the holiday shopping season.

"The Great Chocolate Race is proud to partner with Godiva Chocolatier to provide a remarkable experience for our runners," Crucible Racing states on its website. "After you finish the race, head over to Gateway Park where you will enjoy a box of Godiva chocolate and a selection of Hot Chocolate from a local Arlington chocolatier. Additionally, Rosslyn is hosting the annual Holiday Market in Gateway Park, so while you enjoy your chocolate, browse the unique vendors and make some headway on that Christmas gift list!"

Authorities will be shutting down areas around the Pentagon and Route 110 all the way up to Rosslyn, among other streets.

The full list of road closures is as follows, according to the Arlington County Police Department:

• Wilson Blvd. between N. Lynn St. and Route 110 will be closed from 5:00am until 12:00pm.
• Kent St. between Wilson Blvd. and N. 19th St. will be closed from 2:00am until 12:00pm.
• Route 110 between Wilson Blvd. and I-395 will be closed from 6:00am until 11:00 am.
• Route 27 from Route 110 to Columbia Pike (Westbound Only) will be closed from 6:00am until 11:00am.
• Columbia Pike from Route 27 to the Air Force Memorial Entrance (Westbound Only) will be closed from 6:00am until 11:00am. Eastbound Columbia Pike will be routed to Joyce St.
• Southgate Road will be closed at Columbia Pike from 6:00am to 11:00am.
• Joyce Street heading north from Army Navy Drive will be closed from 6:00am until 11:00am.
• Traffic from the Pentagon South Parking Lot will not be allowed west on Columbia Pike, all traffic will be routed on Route 27 toward the George Washington Parkway.

For more information on the race and how to sign up, click here.

Image via Crucible Racing