2027 Hot Cocoa Races 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sylvania, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $60 on Feb 8, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $50$60 after Feb 8, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Feb 27, 20279:05 AM | $40$50 after Feb 8, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Feb 27, 20279:10 AM | $20$30 after Feb 8, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Feb 8, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Feb 8, then $60 until Feb 27.
- 5k: $40 until Feb 8, then $50 until Feb 27.
- 1 Mile: $20 until Feb 8, then $30 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Ohio, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Ohio runs 1:02:46, about 10:06 a mile, based on 121 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:32 and men in 57:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Olander Park, Sylvania, OH 43560
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Hot Cocoa 5k Run
Hot Cocoa 10K Run
Kids 1 Mile Race
Aggregated from official results (DRS Timing) for 2027 Hot Cocoa Races. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2027 Hot Cocoa Races?
At the 2026 Hot Cocoa 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:45 or better, the top quarter in 27:19, and half the field in 32:05; the last tenth came in after 49:01.
At the 2026 Hot Cocoa 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 39:39 or better, the top quarter in 47:54, and half the field in 55:12; the last tenth came in after 1:12:59.
At the 2026 Kids 1 Mile Race, the fastest tenth finished in 8:58 or better, the top quarter in 10:38, and half the field in 12:31; the last tenth came in after 20:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:31 | 19:06 |
| 20-29 | 27:51 | 21:19 |
| 30-39 | 34:20 | 27:19 |
| 40-49 | 29:54 | 26:36 |
| 50-59 | 29:52 | 25:10 |
| 60-69 | 35:02 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 43:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 143 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
2027 Hot Cocoa Races 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 82 to 172 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:15 to 32:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 172 (-11%) | 32:05 | under 22:45 | 16:59 |
| 2025 | 194 (-4%) | 34:27 | under 22:16 | 18:05 |
| 2024 | 203 (+40%) | 33:11 | under 21:24 | 16:30 |
| 2023 | 145 (+77%) | 30:28 | under 23:32 | 16:32 |
| 2022 | 82 | 34:15 | under 22:33 | 18:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:19, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Ohio 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 54:53, against 54:49 in a typical Ohio 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Olander Park, Sylvania, OH 43560Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023), 2022 (Feb 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 Hot Cocoa Races?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Feb 8, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $50, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Ohio, which costs $42 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 172 runners finished the Hot Cocoa 5k Run; the median finish was 32:05 and the winner ran 16:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:19, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Olander Park, Sylvania, OH 43560.
From the organizers
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 is a fun run that will include the roughly 1 mile loop around Olander Lake. While no awards will be given, it is a timed run or walk, particpants will still get a race shirt, and have access to the races singature hot cocoa mugs at the finish line. This race is open to anyone ages 8+.