Olander Park, Sylvania OH
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
☕ 10th Annual Hot Cocoa Race Sponsored by Sylvania Prevention Alliance
❄️ A Great Family Event
A great family event that will help chase away the winter blues!
🏃 Race Information
- Date: February 21, 2026
- Location: Olander Park, Sylvania, OH
- Start Time: 9 AM
- Events: 10K, 5K, Kids' 1 Mile Run, Adult Walk
👦 Kids' 1 Mile Race/Walk
- Course: 1 mile loop around Olander Lake
- Timed Event: Available for both kids and adults
- Location: Entirely within Olander Park
- Experience: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings
🏅 5K and 10K Race Details
- 5K Course: Starts at Nederhouser Community Building
- Route: Cross Sylvania Ave into Farmbrook neighborhood
- 10K Extension: Continues onto the University Parks trail
- Traffic: Courses are open to traffic, not a closed course
💰 Proceeds and Community Impact
- Beneficiary: Supports youth programs promoting healthy lifestyle choices
- Focus: Prevention of drug and alcohol use among youth
- Guidance: Programs that offer education and team-building skills
- Impact: Supports positive community events and initiatives
🍫 Post-Race Activities
- Refreshments: Hot cocoa and grab-and-go snacks available
- Awards: Age group awards presented after the races
- Shirt Guarantee: Register by February 4 for guaranteed shirt
- Pricing: Early bird pricing ends after February 4
📦 Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up - Thursday, February 19th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH, and Friday, February 20th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Nederhouser located in Olander Park. There will be limited RACE DAY Packet Pick-up at the race site for those who live more than 30 minutes away.
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit the race page: Hot Cocoa 10K/5K Race.
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