Hot Chocolate 5K
- Date Sun 7th March 2027
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Stevensville, Maryland
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Hot Chocolate 5K, taking place on Sunday, March 7th, 2027, in the charming town of Stevensville, Queen Annes! This family-friendly and dog-friendly event is designed to shake off the winter blues and get you moving with a scenic run along the picturesque Cross Island Trail. The race kicks off at Kent Island Elementary School, where packet pickup starts bright and early at 7:30 AM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Hot Chocolate 5K is perfect for everyone, with a special walking division this year! Plus, all participants can look forward to a delicious reward of hot chocolate waiting for them at the finish line, and dog treats for our four-legged friends. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to win awards for top finishers and age group winners. Don't miss out on this festive event—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of adventure and celebration!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Hot Chocolate 5K is perfect for everyone, with a special walking division this year! Plus, all participants can look forward to a delicious reward of hot chocolate waiting for them at the finish line, and dog treats for our four-legged friends. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to win awards for top finishers and age group winners. Don't miss out on this festive event—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of adventure and celebration!
Organiser's Description
THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT FOR THE 2026 HC5K! CLEAR, CRISP WITH LITTLE TO NO WIND. THE 2027 5K WILL BE RUN ON SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, WITH THE HOPES THE WEATHER WILL BE CHILLY AND CLEAR. THE RAIN/SNOW DATE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH 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 7th March 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 04 SEP -
Hot Chocolate 5K - Walking Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Mug
Sun 7th March 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 04 SEP
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