New Year's Day 5k Hot Chocolate Run
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Event overview
The New Year’s Day 5k Hot Chocolate Run 2026 takes place on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Salisbury, Maryland. The event location is listed as 521 South Park Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Two event options are offered: a 5k run and a 1 mile fun run.
- 5k
- 1 mile
Course and race amenities
The course uses trails surrounding Salisbury City Park and the Zoo, near the river. The surface is described as mostly crushed gravel trails - flat, scenic, and fast, with some roots and rocks possible. An aid station will provide water and snacks around mile 1.5. The finish area will offer water and Dunkin' Donuts hot chocolate with fixings. A chocolate-scented T-shirt is included for registrants, guaranteed for those registered by December 1. Overall and age group winners will receive large mugs.
Charity and registration
The event benefits the Minds in Motion Children’s Museum, a local project founded to provide play-based learning and hands-on discovery for children. The 5k entry fee is listed as $38.10 (including a $3.10 fee). The 1 mile fun run is listed as free. Registration is noted to end on January 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
