23Jan
10K Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- 10K Opening soon
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $59.83
Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
Asheville,
North Carolina,
United States
91 days left
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Date
23 Jan, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$27.88 – $65.15
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
About the event
Experience Asheville's beloved Hot Chocolatey Races for the 19th consecutive year! This family-friendly event, held on Saturday, January 23, 2027, supports Isaac Dickson Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization. Early bird registration closes at midnight on Friday, January 22, or when all slots are filled.
On race day, only onsite registration is available for the untimed kids' events. Special discounts await participants: enjoy $5 off if you're 17 years old or younger, and a similar discount applies to those aged 65 and above. For groups of five or more, claim an additional 15% off.
Should weather conditions prevent the event from taking place as scheduled, it will be rescheduled for January 30th or February 6th. Be sure to review our detailed Refund/Postponement/Transfer policies to ensure a smooth experience.
Join us for a memorable run through Asheville’s charming streets, where historic architecture meets picturesque landscapes. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and community spirit as you support an important local cause.
On race day, only onsite registration is available for the untimed kids' events. Special discounts await participants: enjoy $5 off if you're 17 years old or younger, and a similar discount applies to those aged 65 and above. For groups of five or more, claim an additional 15% off.
Should weather conditions prevent the event from taking place as scheduled, it will be rescheduled for January 30th or February 6th. Be sure to review our detailed Refund/Postponement/Transfer policies to ensure a smooth experience.
Join us for a memorable run through Asheville’s charming streets, where historic architecture meets picturesque landscapes. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and community spirit as you support an important local cause.
Races offered
23Jan
5k Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- 5k Opening soon
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $43.85
23Jan
Kids Hill Climb or Marshmallow Dash Openi
Running
- Distance
- Kids Hill Climb or Marshmallow Dash Openi
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $27.88
23Jan
Virtual Runner Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- Virtual Runner Opening soon
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $65.15
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Asheville.
Temperature-2.6° / 7.7°
Feels like-7.4° / 3.4°
Sunshine hours6h 18m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:37
Sunset18:41
About Asheville
Learn more about the host city, Asheville.
The city of Asheville is a liberal, artsy community nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. A popular tourist destination, this "Paris of the South," has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States. In 2011 Asheville was picked as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” by Good Morning America.
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