The 11th annual Hot Cocoa Run keeps the winter chill at bay
Stephen Urbanski and his dad, Steve, finish the race and look forward to enjoying a cup of hot cocoa inside Nederhouser Community Hall to warm up.Eric Schliemen, center, his daughter Raegan, and son Jax try to keep warm after the run.Eric Burke, Gavin Cole, Allie Cole, Elli Rydman, Leslie Kudro, and Danny Petro, volunteers from Five Lakes Church, keep the hot cocoa poured for runners in the Sylvania Prevention Alliance’s annual run.Marcus Hansen finished second in his age group just nine seconds behind the front runner. He was pleased to note that he improved his time from last year.Ezekiel, Isabel, Samuel, and Marisol Mendoza enjoy treats and hot cocoa after the run.Brad Luring, Eden Luring and Kendall Goldwyn get warm in Nederhouser Community Hall after competing in the Hot Cocoa Run.Logan and Stephanie Warford come prepared to cheer on their children Kamryn and Kayde at the Hot Cocoa Run.