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

☕ 11th Annual Hot Cocoa Race sponsored by Sylvania Prevention Alliance

🌟 Event Overview

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

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• 1 Mile Race: Loop around Olander Lake for kids and adults
• 5K Race: Starts at Nederhouser Community Building and follows a scenic route
• 10K Race: Same as the 5K but continues onto the University Parks trail
• Course Information: Open to traffic: maps will be available online and at packet pick-up

💖 Community Impact

• Proceeds: Support youth programs promoting healthy lifestyle choices
• Prevention Focus: Combats drug and alcohol use, and other at-risk behaviors
• Organization: Sylvania Prevention Alliance offers guidance and education
• Event Goals: Develop leadership and team-building skills

🍫 Post-Race Festivities

• Refreshments: Hot cocoa and grab-and-go snacks available after the race
• Awards: Age group awards will be presented post-race
• Shirt Guarantee: No guarantee after February 4th: early bird pricing ends!
• Packet Pick Up: February 19th and 20th at designated locations

📅 Important Dates

• Packet Pick Up: Thursday, February 19th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Dave's Running Shop, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH
  Friday, February 20th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Nederhouser in Olander Park. Limited race day packet pick-up will be available for those living more than 30 minutes away.
• Race Day: February 21, 2026

For more details, visit the official race page: Hot Cocoa 10K/5K Run.