Hot for Chocolate 5K - Saint Leonard

FEB
14
2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy Hot for Chocolate 5K at Jefferson Patterson Park, with in person and virtual options plus a complimentary hot chocolate bar. Finishers receive a custom long sleeve shirt and medal, with awards by age and proceeds benefiting local charities.
Sat 14 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Hot for Chocolate 5K takes place on February 14, 2026 at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K
  • Virtual 5K

The 5K starts and finishes at the Pavilion inside Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. A course map will be posted the week of the race.

Logistics and entry

Entry items include a custom long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher medal, a complimentary post-race hot chocolate bar, and real-time results. Packet pickup and early check-in are available the week of the race; specific dates and times will be posted before the event. Entry fees vary by age and registration period; standard rates apply to ages 13-99, ages 4-12 have a children’s rate of $25, and ages 0-3 are free. The race notes a live countdown for the last 100 registration spots.

Awards are given to Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female, and to the top three males and females in these age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Proceeds benefit Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Virtual 5k

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