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.
