Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
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Event overview
The Asheville Hot Chocolate Races is a family-friendly fundraiser held in Asheville, North Carolina. The event benefits the Isaac Dickson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and supports the students, teachers and families of the school. The race series began in 2008 and the 2026 edition marks its 18th year. The half marathon was added in 2022 and returns in 2026 after being skipped in 2025 due to damage to part of the course from Hurricane Helene.
Race details
The event uses Isaac Dickson Elementary School (125 Hill St, Asheville, NC) as the start and finish area. The course features a downhill start, an uphill finish, and a main section that runs along the French Broad River. A post-race gathering is held in the school gymnasium with music, local sponsors and vendors, post-race snacks, and hot chocolate made with French Broad Chocolates and Farm to Home Milk.
Distances offered
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K Hill Climb (kids)
- Marshmallow Dash (kids)
Registration is open online and typically closes the day before the event or when the event sells out. Discounts are listed for youth and older adults and for groups. The event has a no-refund policy; transfers are allowed up to five days before the event. A virtual runner option with mailed swag is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
