Hot Chocolate 5K
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Stevensville, Maryland
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a delightful winter adventure at the Hot Chocolate 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the picturesque town of Stevensville, Queen Annes. This family-friendly and dog-friendly event promises to energize your winter with a scenic run along the beautiful Cross Island Trail, starting and finishing at Kent Island Elementary School. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy the outdoors, this fun 5K is the perfect way to shake off the winter chill and get moving.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, complete with the promise of warm hot chocolate waiting at the finish line! Race day registration opens at 7:30 AM, along with packet pickup in the school cafeteria. Awards will be given for top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners and a special walking division for those who prefer a leisurely pace. Plus, all furry friends will receive treats after their own adventure! Mark your calendars for this exciting event; it's a fantastic way to connect with the community and embrace the joys of winter running!
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, complete with the promise of warm hot chocolate waiting at the finish line! Race day registration opens at 7:30 AM, along with packet pickup in the school cafeteria. Awards will be given for top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners and a special walking division for those who prefer a leisurely pace. Plus, all furry friends will receive treats after their own adventure! Mark your calendars for this exciting event; it's a fantastic way to connect with the community and embrace the joys of winter running!
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 1ST 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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110 Elementary Way, Stevensville, 21666, MD, United States
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