New Year’s Day 5k Hot Chocolate Run 2026
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Time 1:00PM EST
- Location Salisbury, Maryland
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a splash of fun at the Almost-Famous New Year’s Day 5K Hot Chocolate Run on January 1, 2026, in beautiful Salisbury, Wicomico! This exciting community event invites participants to enjoy a scenic 5K course winding through the picturesque trails surrounding Salisbury City Park and the Zoo. No matter what the weather brings, you can count on a delightful chocolate-scented shirt to celebrate your post-holiday hustle!
This year, join us in supporting the Minds in Motion Children’s Museum, a local initiative dedicated to inspiring creativity and exploration in children. With each step you take, you're helping to fund an innovative, play-based learning space for our community’s youth. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying a joyful outing with family and friends, the New Year’s Day Hot Chocolate Run promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with laughter, fitness, and purpose. Don’t miss out on the water and snack aid station around mile 1.5, and finish off your race with refreshing Dunkin' Donuts hot chocolate and all the fixings! Register by December 1 to guarantee your chocolate-scented shirt and get ready to start 2026 on a high note!
This year, join us in supporting the Minds in Motion Children’s Museum, a local initiative dedicated to inspiring creativity and exploration in children. With each step you take, you're helping to fund an innovative, play-based learning space for our community’s youth. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying a joyful outing with family and friends, the New Year’s Day Hot Chocolate Run promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with laughter, fitness, and purpose. Don’t miss out on the water and snack aid station around mile 1.5, and finish off your race with refreshing Dunkin' Donuts hot chocolate and all the fixings! Register by December 1 to guarantee your chocolate-scented shirt and get ready to start 2026 on a high note!
Organiser's Description
Its Back in 2026!
2018 was bitterly cold.
2019 was warm and inviting.
2020 was a bit windy.
2021 went virtual.
2022 came with a torrential downpour.
2023 brought a little chill.
2024 leaned warmer again.
2025 was beautiful...
What will 2026 bring?
Whatever the weather, you're guaranteed one thing: a chocolate-scented shirt to commemorate your post-holiday hustle!
Join us for the Almost-Famous New Year's Day Hot Chocolate 5K Runa feel-good, community-powered event that benefits the Minds in Motion Children's Museum. Start the year with fun, fitness, and purpose as we raise funds to bring an innovative, play-based learning space to Salisbury, Maryland.
About the Cause:
Minds in Motion Childrens Museum was founded by local families and educators to inspire children through exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. While the pandemic slowed us down, our board has been hard at work behind the scenes. Thanks to our generous supporters, were launching the museum in phasesmore exciting updates will be shared at the race!
Race Details:
Location: Trails surrounding Salisbury City Park and the Zoo, near the river
Course: Mostly crushed gravel trailsflat, scenic, and fast! Some roots and rocks may be present, so plan accordingly.
Aid Station: Water and snacks around mile 1.5
Finish Line: Water and Dunkin' Donuts hot chocolate with all the fixings
Swag: Chocolate-scented T-shirt includedguaranteed for those registered by December 1
Awards: Overall and age group winners receive HUGE mugs!
Bring the whole family out to run, cheer, or sip cocoa! Whether you're chasing a PR or just your kids, this is a great way to ring in 2026.
Questions?
Contact Race Director Vira Ogburn at Vira@mindsinmotionsby.org
2018 was bitterly cold.
2019 was warm and inviting.
2020 was a bit windy.
2021 went virtual.
2022 came with a torrential downpour.
2023 brought a little chill.
2024 leaned warmer again.
2025 was beautiful...
What will 2026 bring?
Whatever the weather, you're guaranteed one thing: a chocolate-scented shirt to commemorate your post-holiday hustle!
Join us for the Almost-Famous New Year's Day Hot Chocolate 5K Runa feel-good, community-powered event that benefits the Minds in Motion Children's Museum. Start the year with fun, fitness, and purpose as we raise funds to bring an innovative, play-based learning space to Salisbury, Maryland.
About the Cause:
Minds in Motion Childrens Museum was founded by local families and educators to inspire children through exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. While the pandemic slowed us down, our board has been hard at work behind the scenes. Thanks to our generous supporters, were launching the museum in phasesmore exciting updates will be shared at the race!
Race Details:
Location: Trails surrounding Salisbury City Park and the Zoo, near the river
Course: Mostly crushed gravel trailsflat, scenic, and fast! Some roots and rocks may be present, so plan accordingly.
Aid Station: Water and snacks around mile 1.5
Finish Line: Water and Dunkin' Donuts hot chocolate with all the fixings
Swag: Chocolate-scented T-shirt includedguaranteed for those registered by December 1
Awards: Overall and age group winners receive HUGE mugs!
Bring the whole family out to run, cheer, or sip cocoa! Whether you're chasing a PR or just your kids, this is a great way to ring in 2026.
Questions?
Contact Race Director Vira Ogburn at Vira@mindsinmotionsby.org
Races
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New Years Day 5k Hot Chocolate Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$38.10
CLOSEDSO excited to see all of those fit families with 2024 goals in mind! -
1 Mile Fun Run
Wed 1st January 2025 (1:05PM EST)
Free
CLOSEDFree but you must register! :)
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