
Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
Family focused winter road race festival featuring half marathon, 10k, 5k, a 100 yard Marshmallow Dash for little runners, and a 1k kids hill climb on a school campus.
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Road race through Asheville’s most scenic corridors—downtown streets, historic Montford, the River Arts District, riverside paths along the French Broad, and leafy city parks; 26.2- and 13.1-mile courses welcome competitive and recreational runners.

Road race through Asheville’s most scenic corridors—downtown streets, historic Montford, the River Arts District, riverside paths along the French Broad, and leafy city parks; 26.2- and 13.1-mile courses welcome competitive and recreational runners.
Road race through Asheville’s most scenic corridors—downtown streets, historic Montford, the River Arts District, riverside paths along the French Broad, and leafy city parks; 26.2- and 13.1-mile courses welcome competitive and recreational runners.

Tree-lined neighborhood 5K and fun run benefiting a local school, welcoming families, walkers, and stroller participants for a relaxed community race. Post-race gathering and fundraising activities create a family-friendly neighborhood vibe.

Tree-lined neighborhood 5K and fun run benefiting a local school, welcoming families, walkers, and stroller participants for a relaxed community race. Post-race gathering and fundraising activities create a family-friendly neighborhood vibe.
Tree-lined neighborhood 5K and fun run benefiting a local school, welcoming families, walkers, and stroller participants for a relaxed community race. Post-race gathering and fundraising activities create a family-friendly neighborhood vibe.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.

Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.
Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.

Wind through historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway in a USATF-certified half and Boston-qualifying marathon course.

Wind through historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway in a USATF-certified half and Boston-qualifying marathon course.
Wind through historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway in a USATF-certified half and Boston-qualifying marathon course.

Warm, casual moms meetup at French Broad Chocolate Lounge focused on chocolate, ice cream, and coffee for conversational connection and community; bring your kiddo(s) for a low key Valentine themed evening.

Warm, casual moms meetup at French Broad Chocolate Lounge focused on chocolate, ice cream, and coffee for conversational connection and community; bring your kiddo(s) for a low key Valentine themed evening.
Warm, casual moms meetup at French Broad Chocolate Lounge focused on chocolate, ice cream, and coffee for conversational connection and community; bring your kiddo(s) for a low key Valentine themed evening.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.

Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.
Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.

Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.

Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.
Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.

Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.

Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.
Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.

High energy outdoor day camps at the Adventure Center focusing on ziplines, ropes course challenges, climbing, and creek exploration for school age kids, combining hands on nature skills, active play, and teamwork.

High energy outdoor day camps at the Adventure Center focusing on ziplines, ropes course challenges, climbing, and creek exploration for school age kids, combining hands on nature skills, active play, and teamwork.
High energy outdoor day camps at the Adventure Center focusing on ziplines, ropes course challenges, climbing, and creek exploration for school age kids, combining hands on nature skills, active play, and teamwork.

Weekly Monday morning group ride at 8:00 AM, 10–14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; no-drop pace for community cyclists, finishing with coffee and doughnuts.

Weekly Monday morning group ride at 8:00 AM, 10–14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; no-drop pace for community cyclists, finishing with coffee and doughnuts.
Weekly Monday morning group ride at 8:00 AM, 10–14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; no-drop pace for community cyclists, finishing with coffee and doughnuts.
Glide on ice with a coached lesson and complimentary skate rentals in a festive winter village setting, ideal for beginners and families looking for a playful seasonal activity.
Glide on ice with a coached lesson and complimentary skate rentals in a festive winter village setting, ideal for beginners and families looking for a playful seasonal activity.
Glide on ice with a coached lesson and complimentary skate rentals in a festive winter village setting, ideal for beginners and families looking for a playful seasonal activity.

High energy spring break camp for ages 8–11 at the Adventure Center of Asheville, emphasizing outdoor adventure skills like climbing, ropes and zipline challenges plus cooperative team building under trained staff supervision.

High energy spring break camp for ages 8–11 at the Adventure Center of Asheville, emphasizing outdoor adventure skills like climbing, ropes and zipline challenges plus cooperative team building under trained staff supervision.
High energy spring break camp for ages 8–11 at the Adventure Center of Asheville, emphasizing outdoor adventure skills like climbing, ropes and zipline challenges plus cooperative team building under trained staff supervision.