The Calvert County Community Partners Race Series

Race #1 – Hot for Chocolate 5K

February 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am

 

2025 Hot for Chocolate 5K Race Results

2025 Hot for Chocolate 5K Photos

 

2026 Hot for Chocolate 5K

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Registration Includes:

Custom long-sleeve race shirt

Custom finisher medal

Real-time results

Complimentary post-race Hot Chocolate Bar

 

Registration Rates:

Pricing is until the race is sold out. The last 100 spots will be on a live countdown on the registration website.

 

Standard rates are for ages 13 – 99.

February 10, 2025 – February 14, 2025: $30

February 15, 2025 – November 27, 2025: $35

November 28, 2025 – January 31, 2026: $40

February 1, 2026 – February 13, 2026: $45

RACE DAY: February 14, 2026: $50

 

Kids’ rates are not time-sensitive and will not change for the 2026 Race Series.

Ages 4 – 12: $25

Ages 0 – 3: Free

 

Packet Pickup:

Packet pickup and early check-in will be available the week of the race. Dates and times will be posted before our final race of 2025.

 

Race Day Schedule of Events:

7 am – 7:40 am: Participant arrival and parking. Park entrance gates close to all traffic promptly at 7:45 am. Don’t be late!

7 am – 7:40 am: Participant check-in at the Pavilion (only necessary for those who do not take advantage of early check-in and packet pickup)

7:50 am: Warm-up

8 am: RACE START

9 am: (Approx.) Awards Ceremony & Hot Chocolate Bar

 

Race Course Details:

A course map will be available no later than one week before the race.

The race will begin and end at Jefferson Patterson Park Pavilion – 10515 Mackall Rd. Saint Leonard, MD 20685

 

Weather:

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. Weather cancellations will only occur in extreme snow and/or ice.

 

 

For more information:

Contact Teressa Mullen at events@projectecho.net or Bridget Rinker at bridget.rinker@maryland.gov 

 

 

 

Who are the Calvert County Community Partners?

Our team comprises three organizations: Project ECHO, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, and The Friends of JPPM.

Project ECHO provides hope for the homeless, with emergency shelter and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County, Maryland.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum connects people to the past through history and archaeology and supports the preservation of Maryland’s cultural and natural resources.

The Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum support environmental, history, heritage, and archaeology educational programs and family events that connect adults and children to our local habitat.

 

On behalf of the Calvert County Community Partners, we thank you for your support!