NSRF Hot Cocoa Crush 5K - Salisbury
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Event overview
The NSRF Hot Cocoa Crush 5K Long Island is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Eisenhower Park - Field 2, Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554. The event includes an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a free Kids Dash held before the 5K. Post-race refreshments will be provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water.
Registration and options
Distances offered:
- 5K in-person
- 5K virtual (event window 2/21 - 3/1)
Registration pricing listed on the event page includes early bird and race-day tiers for the in-person 5K and a fixed price for the virtual 5K. A bib mailing add-on is available for an extra fee. Virtual entries include a shirt and name on the bib. Race fees are non-refundable; purchase protection is offered as an optional add-on.
Course, amenities and results
The course is in the Merrick Lands / Eisenhower Park area. Amenities include an informal bag check area, nearby bathrooms, hydration at the finish line, and same-day finish-line photos and live online results. Virtual participants can log times and upload photos through the event results system.
Awards and beneficiary
Online age-group recognition is listed for overall top finishers and standard age brackets. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
