Hot Chocolate 5K
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Stevensville, Maryland
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful winter running experience at the Hot Chocolate 5K in Stevensville, Queen Annes, on Sunday, February 15, 2026! This family-friendly and dog-friendly event promises a fun-filled day as participants run along the scenic Cross Island Trail, starting and finishing at Kent Island Elementary School. Not only will you enjoy the invigorating crisp air, but you’ll also be rewarded with a delicious cup of hot chocolate at the finish line!
The race is designed to get you off the couch and into the great outdoors during the winter months. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM on race day, you can also register on-site (though supplies may be limited). The awards ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM, recognizing the top male and female finishers, along with age group winners. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, this year includes a 5K walking division, with awards for the top three male and female walkers. Bring your running shoes and your furry friends for a memorable day of fitness and fun!
The race is designed to get you off the couch and into the great outdoors during the winter months. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM on race day, you can also register on-site (though supplies may be limited). The awards ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM, recognizing the top male and female finishers, along with age group winners. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, this year includes a 5K walking division, with awards for the top three male and female walkers. Bring your running shoes and your furry friends for a memorable day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT FOR THE 2025 HC5K! CLEAR, CRISP WITH LITTLE TO NO WIND. THE 2025 5K WILL BE RUN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, WITH THE HOPES THE WEATHER WILL BE CHILLY AND CLEAR. THE RAIN/SNOW DATE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, JUST IN CASE MOTHER NATURE DOES NOT COOPERATE THIS YEAR.
OUR EVENT IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY/DOG-FRIENDLY RACE RUN DURING THE DOLDRUMS OF WINTER. WE GET YOU OFF THE COUCH AND OUT OF THE HOUSE FOR THIS FUN RUN. START AND FINISH AT THE KENT ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE COURSE TAKES YOU ALONG THE SCENIC CROSS ISLAND TRAIL.
SO GET OUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND SWEATS AND TRAIN FOR THIS FUN 5K. AND REMEMBER, THERE IS HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE FINISH OF THE RUN!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE SUNDAY MORNING, RACE DAY, OPENING AT 7:30, IN THE CAFETERIA OF THE SCHOOL! (YES, WE ARE BACK INSIDE). THERE WILL BE RACE DAY REGISTRATION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF RECEIVING A PREMIUM. AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AFTER THE RUN. AWARDS FOR 1ST PLACE MALE, 1ST PLACE FEMALE, AS WELL AS AGE GROUP AWARDS. DOG TREATS FOR ALL DOGS AT THE END. AGE GROUP WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THEIR AWARD.
WE HAVE ADDED 5K WALKING ONLY DIVISION THIS YEAR - TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE WIN AWARDS
A LINK FOR THE COURSE IS LOCATED TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
OUR EVENT IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY/DOG-FRIENDLY RACE RUN DURING THE DOLDRUMS OF WINTER. WE GET YOU OFF THE COUCH AND OUT OF THE HOUSE FOR THIS FUN RUN. START AND FINISH AT THE KENT ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE COURSE TAKES YOU ALONG THE SCENIC CROSS ISLAND TRAIL.
SO GET OUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND SWEATS AND TRAIN FOR THIS FUN 5K. AND REMEMBER, THERE IS HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE FINISH OF THE RUN!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE SUNDAY MORNING, RACE DAY, OPENING AT 7:30, IN THE CAFETERIA OF THE SCHOOL! (YES, WE ARE BACK INSIDE). THERE WILL BE RACE DAY REGISTRATION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF RECEIVING A PREMIUM. AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AFTER THE RUN. AWARDS FOR 1ST PLACE MALE, 1ST PLACE FEMALE, AS WELL AS AGE GROUP AWARDS. DOG TREATS FOR ALL DOGS AT THE END. AGE GROUP WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THEIR AWARD.
WE HAVE ADDED 5K WALKING ONLY DIVISION THIS YEAR - TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE WIN AWARDS
A LINK FOR THE COURSE IS LOCATED TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Races
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Hot Chocolate 5K RUN - Running Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Mug
Sun 15th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 SEP -
Hot Chocolate 5K - Walking Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Mug
Sun 15th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 29 SEP
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