Hot Cocoa 10K/5KRun/1Mile Run or Walk/Kids Fun Run

☕ 10th Annual Hot Cocoa Race sponsored by Sylvania Prevention Alliance

🎉 Event Overview

• Event Date: February 21, 2026
• Location: Olander Park, Sylvania, OH
• Start Time: 9 AM with multiple corals for a safe start
• Race Types: Hot Cocoa 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• 1 Mile Race or Walk: Loop around Olander Lake: timed event for kids and adults
• 5K Race: Starts at the Nederhouser Community Building and includes various neighborhoods and trails
• 10K Race: Follows the same course as the 5K but continues onto the University Parks trail
• Traffic Information: Courses are open to traffic: maps provided online and at packet pick-up

💖 Community Impact

• Proceeds: Benefit youth programs promoting healthy lifestyle choices
• Sylvania Prevention Alliance: Offers guidance and education and sponsors positive events
• Awards: Age group awards will be given after the race
• Support: Aims to prevent drug, alcohol use, and other at-risk behaviors

🍫 Post-Race Celebration

• Food and Beverages: Hot Cocoa and grab and go snacks available after the race
• Shirt Guarantee: No shirt guarantee after February 4th
• Pricing: Early bird pricing ends February 4th
• Packet Pick Up: Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st

Register Now

Packet Pick Up: - Thursday, February 20th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH and Friday, February 21st from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Nederhouser located in Olander Park. Limited Race Day Packet Pick-up available for those living more than 30 minutes away.