2027 Hot Cocoa Races
Sat, Feb 27, 2027, 4:00 AM EST
- Type
- Walk
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Chase away winter blues with a family-friendly run or walk, enjoying hot cocoa vibes and supporting youth empowerment in Sylvania.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseThe 12th Annual Hot Cocoa Races invite you to Sylvania, OH, for a family-friendly event designed to lift spirits and support a vital cause. Choose from 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K distances, with courses winding through Olander Park, local neighborhoods, and the University Parks Trail. This timed event offers age group awards for the 5K and 10K. Your participation helps the Sylvania Prevention Alliance empower youth, families, and the community to make healthy choices. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a winter run and contribute to a meaningful mission.
From the organizer
12th Annual Hot Cocoa Races sponsored by Sylvania Prevention Alliance
A great family event that will help chase away the winter blues! Our Hot Cocoa Races are held in partnership with Olander Park. Racing begins at 9am with staggered starts to ensure a safe start. There are multiple distances to chose from including 5K, 10K, and 1 mile.
The 1 mile race will include the 1 mile loop around Olander Lake. This is a timed 1 mile run or walk open to ages 8+.
The 5K race will start at the Nederhouser Building inside of Olander Park. From there participants will cross Sylvania Avenue into the Farmbrook neighborhood, run onto the University Parks Trail to McCord Road, and heading north on McCord Road and making your way through the Monarch Meadows neighborhood. Finally, particpants will cross Sylvania Avenue back into Olander Park to circle the lake and finish inside Olander Park where you started. This race is open to ages 12+
The 10K will follow the same course, but continue onto the University Parks trail to the Holland Sylvania intersection, before coming back to the 5K course to finish. This race is open to ages 16+
Proceeds will go towards supporting Sylvania Prevention Alliance. Sylvania Prevention Alliance's mission is to empower youth, families, and the community to make safe and healthy choices. For more information, please visit our website. https://sylvaniaprevention.org/
Sign up today! Early bird pricing ends and shirt order deadline is on Monday February 8th.
Race Times
10K- Starts at 9:10am
5k- Starts at 9:05am
1 Mile- Starts at 9:10am
Age Group Awards
5K/10K (Top 3 in each group, male and female)
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
1 Mile (TBD)
Packet Pick Up
Wednesday February 24th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH
Awards