Asheville’s riverside event offers something for the entire family with 5K and 10K options, an exhilarating Hot Chocolate Half Marathon, a Marshmallow Dash for the tiniest runners, and 1K Hill Climb for bigger kids. Top finishers receive a keepsake handcrafted mug, and all runners can enjoy a post-race cup of hot chocolate made with ganache from French Broad Chocolates. All youth participants receive a ribbon. Proceeds benefit Isaac Dickson Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization. » Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St.; Saturday, Half Marathon 8 a.m., Marshmallow Dash 8:15 a.m., 1K Hill Climb 8:20 a.m., 10K 8:45 a.m., 5K 9 a.m.; $70-$80 Half Marathon, $50-$60 10K, $45-$50 5K, $20 youth; (828) 883-8380; www.hotchocolateraces.com