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 to lace up your running shoes for the Hot Chocolate 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the charming town of Stevensville, Queen Annes! This family-friendly and dog-friendly race promises a delightful winter experience as participants traverse the scenic Cross Island Trail. The 5K route is designed to inspire you to shake off the winter blues and enjoy a refreshing outdoor run.
With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM at Kent Island Elementary School, and an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM, the excitement continues well beyond the finish line. Runners can look forward to hot chocolate waiting for them at the end, as well as awards for the top male and female finishers, along with age group prizes. New this year, a 5K walking division has been added, offering even more ways to join the fun! Don’t miss out on this lively event that brings the community together in the heart of winter!
With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM at Kent Island Elementary School, and an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM, the excitement continues well beyond the finish line. Runners can look forward to hot chocolate waiting for them at the end, as well as awards for the top male and female finishers, along with age group prizes. New this year, a 5K walking division has been added, offering even more ways to join the fun! Don’t miss out on this lively event that brings the community together in the heart of winter!
Organiser's Description
THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT FOR THE 2025 HC5K! CLEAR, CRISP WITH LITTLE TO NO WIND. THE 2026 5K WILL BE RUN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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.
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