Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
Family friendly winter road race with choices from a fast 5K and 10K to a scenic half marathon, plus a 100 yard Marshmallow Dash and 1K kids hill climb, serving as a community school fundraiser.
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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.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
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.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

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.

Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

An evening community road run along a revised 3- or 5-mile route, leaders encouraging headlamps and reflective vests; the outing ends at a local brewery for post-run beers and socializing.

An evening community road run along a revised 3- or 5-mile route, leaders encouraging headlamps and reflective vests; the outing ends at a local brewery for post-run beers and socializing.
An evening community road run along a revised 3- or 5-mile route, leaders encouraging headlamps and reflective vests; the outing ends at a local brewery for post-run beers and socializing.

High-intensity road cycling training ride covering 45 to 50 miles at a brisk, fast-paced group pace; occasional B group forms but waits aren't guaranteed, meeting at Chesnut and Charlotte near old Fuddruckers.

High-intensity road cycling training ride covering 45 to 50 miles at a brisk, fast-paced group pace; occasional B group forms but waits aren't guaranteed, meeting at Chesnut and Charlotte near old Fuddruckers.
High-intensity road cycling training ride covering 45 to 50 miles at a brisk, fast-paced group pace; occasional B group forms but waits aren't guaranteed, meeting at Chesnut and Charlotte near old Fuddruckers.

Costumed onesie social run across mixed pavement and trails, led by hares at 2:30pm, followed with beer and a casual regroup; $8 hash cash for alcohol ($5 non-alcohol), all skill levels welcome.

Costumed onesie social run across mixed pavement and trails, led by hares at 2:30pm, followed with beer and a casual regroup; $8 hash cash for alcohol ($5 non-alcohol), all skill levels welcome.
Costumed onesie social run across mixed pavement and trails, led by hares at 2:30pm, followed with beer and a casual regroup; $8 hash cash for alcohol ($5 non-alcohol), all skill levels welcome.

Treetop ziplines and aerial obstacle courses with 50% off for residents of six nearby counties; kid-friendly KidZip for ages 4 plus during winter weekends, reservations suggested.

Treetop ziplines and aerial obstacle courses with 50% off for residents of six nearby counties; kid-friendly KidZip for ages 4 plus during winter weekends, reservations suggested.
Treetop ziplines and aerial obstacle courses with 50% off for residents of six nearby counties; kid-friendly KidZip for ages 4 plus during winter weekends, reservations suggested.

Casual gravel and mixed terrain group ride for relaxed evening routes, welcoming all skill levels and finishing with coffee and socializing alongside Rockgeist Social Club and Asheville on Bikes.

Casual gravel and mixed terrain group ride for relaxed evening routes, welcoming all skill levels and finishing with coffee and socializing alongside Rockgeist Social Club and Asheville on Bikes.
Casual gravel and mixed terrain group ride for relaxed evening routes, welcoming all skill levels and finishing with coffee and socializing alongside Rockgeist Social Club and Asheville on Bikes.

Rolling group ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts covering 10 to 14 miles and about 1000 ft of climbing. No drop, all levels pace with weekly Monday 8:00 meetup and optional Google Meet connection.

Rolling group ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts covering 10 to 14 miles and about 1000 ft of climbing. No drop, all levels pace with weekly Monday 8:00 meetup and optional Google Meet connection.
Rolling group ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts covering 10 to 14 miles and about 1000 ft of climbing. No drop, all levels pace with weekly Monday 8:00 meetup and optional Google Meet connection.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
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.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Relaxed gravel ride over mixed dirt, roots, and rocky climbs at a slow social pace; Asheville on Bikes leads a community oriented group welcoming all skill levels and casual gravel rigs.

Relaxed gravel ride over mixed dirt, roots, and rocky climbs at a slow social pace; Asheville on Bikes leads a community oriented group welcoming all skill levels and casual gravel rigs.
Relaxed gravel ride over mixed dirt, roots, and rocky climbs at a slow social pace; Asheville on Bikes leads a community oriented group welcoming all skill levels and casual gravel rigs.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.