Chocolate City Criterium Named Athlete-Voted Standout in Inaugural athleteReg Reggie Awards
Washington, D.C. — December 24, 2025 — Chocolate City Criterium has been recognized as one of the top events of the 2025 season in the inaugural athleteReg Reggie Awards, a new athlete-voted honors program spotlighting standout race experiences across the endurance events community. Based on more than 490 athlete votes, the Reggie Awards celebrate the events that resonated most with participants across BikeReg’s nationwide event community.
In the athleteReg Reggie Awards — a first-ever recognition series designed to highlight events that delivered exceptional experiences — Chocolate City Criterium placed prominently across multiple categories chosen by athletes themselves. According to the official athleteReg Reggie Awards results, Chocolate City Criterium was voted among the favorites for:
🥇 Favorite Event You Participated In — Top-ranked among hundreds of events across the BikeReg calendar.
🥇 Best Road Event — A top selection in the most competitive category of road bike events.
🥉 Best Event Swag or After-Party — Recognized for a memorable post-race experience that athletes still talk about.
The recognition highlights Chocolate City Criterium’s impact not only as a competitive criterium but also as a cultural destination — an event that brings together high-level racing, vibrant local music, community partnerships, and an inclusive race weekend experience in the nation’s capital.
About Chocolate City Criterium
Chocolate City Criterium is Washington, D.C.’s premier criterium cycling event, championing an inclusive, community-oriented approach to competitive racing — blending elite competition with local culture and celebration. In 2025, the event hosted USA Cycling sanctioned championship races, served as a key stop on the MABRA Road Series, and introduced community runs like the Legacy Loop 5K. For more, visit www.chocolatecitycrit.com.
About the Reggie Awards
The inaugural athleteReg Reggie Awards recognize standout endurance events as voted by participating athletes across BikeReg, RunReg, SkiReg, and TriReg platforms. The awards spotlight events that delivered memorable experiences during the 2025 season and celebrate organizers who elevate the athlete experience through creativity, community, and competition.
