Hot Chocolate Run is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Bel Air, MD.
From the Organizer
This is part of the Harford County Running Club's Sunday Run Series.
Join us for a 3ish mile course on roads and sidewalks through Bel Air starting on Linwood Avenue. This course is stroller friendly. Hot chocolate will be served afterwards.
West on Linwood Ave toward town
R on Main S Main St
R on E Broadway (by the ShopRite)
R on N Hickory Ave (Becomes Maitland)
L at Linwood Ave
Finish at 505 Linwood Ave
Run Host: Sue and Jim Amato
**Please note that this run/walk is self-timed.
*For more information of the Dog Days of Summer Series, head to https://runharford.com/2026/05/dog-days-of-summer-2026/
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Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,616
as of 2023
City Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Hot Chocolate Run
Dec 6, 2026