Hot Chocolate 5K
Updated
Sunday, March 7, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Stevensville (110 Elementary Way). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, March 7
2027 · in 120 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
110 Elementary Way
Stevensville, MD 21666
Area: Baltimore & Annapolis, Washington, DC & Baltimore
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Mar 7 (in 120 days)
Opened Sep 4, 2026
Race day in Stevensville
Weather
49° / 33°F
Typical high and low for March 7.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Stevensville 2SW, MD (1.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:30 AM – 6:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
40 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Rams Head Shore House restaurant0.2 mi
- Cracker Barrel restaurant0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.3 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.3 mi
11 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 6
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi5 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Kent Manor Inn
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 11 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Best Western
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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