Hot Chocolate Race & Warm-up Steps Challenge
Two weeks of classroom fitness competition followed by the annual Asheville Hot Chocolate Races with 5K, 10K, and 1K kids fun run - with hot chocolate at the finish line. Our biggest fundraiser and one of the most fun days on the IDES calendar.
Race Day
Saturday,
January 23, 2027
5K and 10K
Plus 1K Kids Hill Climb and Marshmallow Dash
Warm-up Challenge
In-school steps challenge leading up to race day
Hot Cocoa
French Broad hot chocolate at the finish line
Four ways to participate
This is IDES PTO's biggest fundraiser and participation is so important. Whether you run, donate, volunteer, or sponsor - there's a way for everyone to be part of this event.
Donate to the Steps Challenge
Support your student's class during the Steps Challenge. Every $100 raised earns the class more toppings for their hot chocolate party. Specify your child's classroom when you give — and share the link widely!
Volunteer on race day
Race day takes a village. We need help with setup, water stations, cheering, finish line, and cleanup. Sign up opens on ParentSquare closer to race day.
Hot Chocolate Warm-up Steps Challenge
Before the race, every classroom in the school gets active. Classrooms compete against each other to get moving and raise money — and the more a class raises, the more hot chocolate party toppings they earn at the end.
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Classrooms participate in fitness activities and classroom steps challenge throughout the warm-up period leading up to the race
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Families donate through our givebutter page - make sure to specify your child's classroom so it counts toward their total
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Every $100 raised earns the class more toppings for a hot chocolate party at the end of the warm-up challenge
Grandparents, neighbors, family friends -anyone can donate to support your student's class. Share the givebutter link on social media and help your class earn more toppings!
