Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

Enjoy Asheville's very own Hot Chocolatey races now in our 18th year! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the Isaac Dickson Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Online registration closes Friday 1/23 at midnight or when the event sells out. RACE DAY, ONSITE REGISTRATION ONLY FOR UNTIMED KID EVENTS

Discounts at checkout:

• $5 off for 17 and under
• $5 off for 65 and up
• 15% off for groups of 5 or more

Postponement dates: January 31st or February 7th. See refund/postponement/transfer policies below.

Event Schedule

• Fri, January 23, 2026 4:00 PM: Early Packet Pick Up in the school gym begins
• Sat, January 24, 2026 7:00 AM: Race Day Packet Pick Up in the school gym
• Sat, January 24, 2026 8:15 AM: Marshmallow Dash Starts
• Sat, January 24, 2026 8:20 AM: 1K Kids Hill Climb
• Sat, January 24, 2026 8:45 AM: 10k Starts
• Sat, January 24, 2026 9:00 AM: 5k Starts
• Sat, January 24, 2026 10:00 AM: Awards Begin

Refund/Transfer/Postponement Policies

The Asheville Hot Chocolate Races, the Isaac Dickson Parent Teacher Organization and Kick It Events have a no refund policy. Transfers allowed up to 5 days before the event.