Hot Chocolate 5K

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

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 2nd, just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate this year.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun

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.

👟 Prepare for the Race

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!

🎟️ Registration and Awards

• Packet Pickup: Sunday morning, race day, opening at 7:30, in the cafeteria of the school! (Yes, we are back inside).
• Race Day Registration: Available, but 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: Given to all dogs at the end. Age group winners must be present to receive their award.

🚶‍♂️ Walking Division

We have added 5K walking only division this year - Top 3 male and female win awards.

📍 Course Information

A link for the course is located toward the bottom of this page.

🔗 Race Details

For more information, visit the official race page: Hot Chocolate 5K.