Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

JAN

23

2027

A winter running event in Asheville on January 23, 2027 offering chip timed 5K and 10K races, kids fun runs, and a post-race hot chocolate gathering.

Sat 23 Jan 2027

Asheville, North Carolina

Website Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Asheville Hot Chocolate Races : Asheville, NC

The Asheville Hot Chocolate Races take place on Saturday, January 23, 2027, and the 2027 edition marks the 19th year of the event. The start and finish are at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St, Asheville, NC 28801.

Distances offered

5K chip timed
10K chip timed
1K Hill Climb untimed kids fun run
Marshmallow Dash untimed kids fun run

The course features a downhill start and an uphill finish, with the main portion of the route running alongside the French Broad River. The event benefits the Isaac Dickson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, which supports teachers, students, and families at the school.

A post-race gathering is held in the school gymnasium with music, local sponsors and vendors, post-race snacks, and hot chocolate made with chocolate from French Broad Chocolates. In the event of inclement weather the race may be postponed to January 30, 2027 or February 6, 2027 at the race director’s discretion; there are no refunds if the event is postponed to those dates and permits are in place for all three dates.

Registration is open for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.