110 Elementary Way, Stevensville MD
Sunday, February 16th, 2025
☁️ Weather Conditions
- Perfect Conditions: The weather was perfect for the 2025 HC5K! Clear, crisp with little to no wind.
- Date: The 2025 5K will be run on Sunday, February 16, with the hopes the weather will be chilly and clear.
- Alternate Date: The rain/snow date is Sunday, March 2nd, just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate this year.
🏃♂️ Event Details
- Family-Friendly: Our event is a family-friendly/dog-friendly race run during the doldrums of winter.
- Get Moving: We get you off the couch and out of the house for this fun run.
- Starting Point: Start and finish at the Kent Island Elementary School.
- Scenic Route: The course takes you along the scenic Cross Island Trail.
👟 Training for the Race
- Preparation: So get out your running shoes and sweats and train for this fun 5K.
- Finish Line Treat: And remember, there is Hot Chocolate at the finish of the run!
📅 Race Day Logistics
- Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will be Sunday morning, race day, opening at 7:30, in the cafeteria of the school! (Yes, we are back inside).
- Registration: There will be race day registration with no guarantee of receiving a premium.
- Awards Ceremony: 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: Dog treats for all dogs at the end. Age group winners must be present to receive their award.
🚶♀️ New Walking Division
- Walking Option: We have added a 5K walking only division this year.
- Awards: Top 3 male and female win awards.
🔗 Course Information
- Course Link: A link for the course is located toward the bottom of this page.
For more information, visit the official race page: Hot Chocolate 5K.
Starting Line Map
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