Events
Place
10515 Mackall Road
Saint Leonard, MD US 20685
Description
Come and warm up with us at the Calvert County Community Partners Hot for Chocolate 5K! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled race through Jefferson Patterson Park followed by a festive finish-line festival that includes music, food, and hot chocolate!
Giving
The race beneficiaries are Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Project ECHO provides hope for the homeless, with emergency shelter and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County. The Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park support educational programming and free events such as Children's Day on the Farm.
What do you get for your entry?
Custom long-sleeve race shirt
Custom finisher medal
Complimentary post-race hot chocolate bar
Real-time results
Pricing
PRICING IS UNTIL THE RACE IS SOLD OUT! The LAST 100 spots will be on a live countdown on the website until full.
Standard rates are for ages 13 - 99.
Open - December 31, 2024: $35
January 1 - January 31: $40
February 1 - February 7: $45
RACE DAY: February 8, 2025: $50
Kids' rates are not time-sensitive and will not change for the 2025 Race Series.
Ages 4 - 12: $25
Ages 0 - 3: Free
Packet Pickup / Early Check-in
Pick up your race packets the week before the race and skip the check-in line on race day.
Address:
Project ECHO Homeless Shelter, 484 Main St. Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Dates & Times:
Monday, February 3, 2025: 3 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday, February 4: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday, February 5: 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday, February 6: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday, February 7: 10 am - 6 pm
RACE DAY:
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025: Packet pickup will be in the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum from 7 am - 7:40 am.
Race Medal Preview
Coming soon!
Race Shirt Preview
Coming soon!
Race Day Schedule
7 am - 7:40 am: Participant arrival and parking. Park entrance gates close to all traffic at 7:45. Don't be late!
7 am - 7:40 am: Participant check-in at the Pavilion (only necessary for those not taking advantage of early check-in and packet pickup). *Registration will be in the Pavilion ONLY IF the race hasn't reached capacity.
7:50 am: Warm-up
8 am: RACE START
8:45 am (approximate): Hot chocolate bar and awards ceremony in the Pavilion
Course Map
Course map will be available no later than one week prior to race.
The 5K Race will start and end at the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.
Awards
Top Overall Male, Top Overall Female, and the Top 3 Males and Females in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Race Contact Info
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Sponsors
We appreciate the support from our race sponsors! Interested in sponsorship? Contact Bridget Rinker at bridget.rinker@maryland.gov
