Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the Asheville Hot Chocolate Races start and finish at Isaac Dickson Elementary School. The lineup includes chip-timed 5K and 10K, a Half Marathon (with 2025 cancellation due to hurricane damage and a planned return in 2026), plus untimed kids events: the Marshmallow Dash (~400m) and a 1K Hill Climb. The course features a downhill start and uphill finish along the French Broad River.

It’s a family-friendly fundraiser for Isaac Dickson Elementary School PTO. Post-race celebrations convene in the school gym with music, local sponsors and vendors, and hot chocolate from French Broad Chocolates and Farm to Home Milk. Now in its 18th year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.