Y Hot Chocolate 8K
FEB
21
2026
Warm up your winter running at the Y Hot Chocolate 8K in Albemarle on Feb 21, 2026. Tackle a scenic hilly course, then celebrate with hot chocolate and snacks in a cozy, community race capped at 100 runners.
Sat 21 Feb 2026
8 kilometers
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Event
The Y Hot Chocolate 8K takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Albemarle, North Carolina. This is the ninth annual running of the Hot Chocolate 8K. The course includes hills and finishes with hot chocolate and snacks at the finish area.
Registration and logistics
The race is capped at 100 participants. Registrations made by February 11, 2026 include a long-sleeved T-shirt. Packet pick up is available at the Y on race day. Additional event information is available from the Stanly County YMCA. A course map is listed on MapMyRun. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
8 km
