The weather was perfect for the 2026 HC5K! Clear, crisp with little to no wind. The 2027 5K will be run on Sunday, March 7th, with the hopes the weather will be chilly and clear. The rain/snow date is Sunday, March 14th just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate this year. 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. 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! Packet Pickup will be Sunday morning, race day, opening at 7:30, in the cafeteria of the school! (Yes, we are back inside). There will be race day registration with 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 for all dogs at the end. Age group winners must be present to receive their award. We have added 5K walking only division this year - Top 3 male and female win awards A link for the course is located toward the bottom of this page.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Stevensville, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Hot Chocolate 5K 2027 — Stevensville, MD takes place on March 7, 2027. The race is held in Stevensville, Maryland.
Where is Hot Chocolate 5K 2027 — Stevensville, MD held?
Hot Chocolate 5K 2027 — Stevensville, MD is held at 110 Elementary Way in Stevensville, Maryland.
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