When
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Where
Olander Park, Sylvania OH
Distances
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
About this race
☕ 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
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.
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