Hot for Chocolate 5K - Saint Leonard
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Hot for Chocolate 5K - Saint Leonard
The Hot for Chocolate 5K takes place on February 14, 2026, at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in Saint Leonard, MD. The event offers an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K. The 5K course starts and ends at the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.
Post-race activity includes a finish line festival with music, food, and a complimentary hot chocolate bar for participants. Entry items listed for participants include a custom long-sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and real-time results.
The event supports local charities. Beneficiaries are Project ECHO, which provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for people and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County, and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, which support educational programming and free events such as Children's Day on the Farm.
Packet pickup and early check-in are offered in the week before the race at the Project ECHO Shelter in Prince Frederick; specific dates and times are listed by the organizer. Standard registration rates apply to ages 13 to 99. Children ages 4 to 12 have a separate rate and ages 0 to 3 are free.
Events:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
Awards are presented to top overall male and female finishers and to the top three males and females in multiple age groups, including 12 & under through 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
