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• Waypoint Adventure Holiday Party and Open House

  • When
    12/10/2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    110 Black Mountain Ave. Black Mountain, NC 28711

  
  

  Join us on WEDNESDAY, December 10th for a joyful evening as we celebrate the holiday season and reflect on an incredible year at Waypoint Adventure North Carolina!

  This FREE open house-style event is a chance to:

  Celebrate the impact of our community and programs

  Learn more about Waypoint Adventure

  Honor our volunteers and announce the 2025 Volunteer of the Year

  
  

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• North Carolina Climbers Fest 2025

  • Start
    12/12/2025
  • End
    12/14/2025
  • Location
    Jomeokee Campground 1140 Paces Place Rd #8373, Pinnacle, NC 27043

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  North Carolina Climbers Festival Presented by Fox Mountain Guides

  Join us for the annual North Carolina Climbers Festival—a weekend dedicated to celebrating climbing, building community, and protecting the places we love.

  All proceeds directly support local stewardship efforts, helping to maintain and improve climbing access in NC.

  When: December 12 - 14, 2025

  Location: Jomeokee Campground and surrounding climbing areas

  What to Expect:

  Climbing at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park and Sauratown Mountain

  Climbing educational clinics

  Vendor village featuring local businesses and gear

  Food and craft beer

  BYO baked goods and potluck.

  Evening gathering and celebration

  Fundraising raffle packed with great prizes

  Community climbing

  Registration includes:

  2025 NC Climbers Festival t-shirt (must sign up by 11/14 to be guaranteed a t-shirt)

  Access to community climbing at at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park and Sauratown Mountain

  *Access to climber education clinics (see info below on clinics)

  Access to raffle

  Camping Friday and Saturday night at Jomeokee Campground

  *Clinics*

  Local guide services will host clinics at this year's event. Access info and sign up for clinics by following the links below:

  Links to sign up coming soon!

  Fox Mountain Guides:

  Intro to Trad

  Multi-Pitch Efficiencies

  Appalachian Climbing School:

  Intro to Outdoor Bouldering

  Women's Intro Day

  Open Air Guides:

  Topic Coming Soon

  Issues registering for a clinic? Contact Alycia at aandrade@carolinaclimbers.org
  
  

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• 2025 Sock It To Me Santa 5K

  • When
    12/13/2025
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    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Asheville Middle School 211 S French Broad Ave Asheville, NC 28801 United States

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  Where Community Spirit Meets Holiday Cheer!

  December 13, 2025 | Asheville, NC

  Get in the holiday spirit and lace up your running shoes for a fabulously festive 5K adventure through downtown Asheville. This chip timed run combines the joy of the season with the satisfaction of supporting a great cause, as we raise funds for the Asheville City Schools Band Programs.

  Navigate our fun and challenging course that winds through Asheville’s “South Slope” and “River Arts District” areas, showcasing the charm and natural beauty that makes our city special. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

  
  

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• OBA Winter Warmer at Revival

  • When
    01/14/2026
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Revival - 66 Asheland Avenue

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  Join us for our OBA annual members meeting!  Thanks to the event sponsor, Roberts and Stevens, P.A., your first beverage at the bar is free!   Let's join together and celebrate resiliency, renewal and the accomplishments of 2025 and hear the exciting opportunities coming in 2026! Revival, Asheville's newest premier Concert Venue, Listening Room & Event Space in the heart of downtown Asheville, is our host this year and and we are grateful for their partnership. They can be found around the corner from Hi-Wire Brewery and Ben's Tune-Up.  Ample Parking along Coxe Ave, or use Parking garages at: 40 Coxe Ave or 45 Federal Alley Garage

  
  

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• 2026 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

  • When
    01/24/2026
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    7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    "Isaac Dickson Elementary School 125 Hill St Asheville, NC 28801 United States"

  
  

  Celebrating 18 years of running in 2026!

  Choose from the chip timed 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or

  the kids untimed fun runs 1K Hill Climb or Marshmallow Dash.

  benefiting the non-profit Isaac Dickson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization(PTO).

  Enjoy Asheville, North Carolina’s very own Hot Chocolaty races.

  Start and finish at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St, Asheville, NC 28801

  The Asheville Hot Chocolate races has been the highlight of Western North Carolina’s winter running season since 2008. The race began as a simple 10k with a 1k kids hill climb. The race grew as a family event and so the short, 100 yard Marshmallow Dash was added for the newest little runners. In 2018 we added a much requested 5k to the line up. And lastly, in 2022, we emerged from the pandemic with an added challenge, our newest distance, the Hot Chocolate Half Marathon! Unfortunately, due to the destruction of a lot of the half marathon course from Hurricane Helene we skipped the half marathon distance in 2025 but it will make a triumphant reurn in 2026!!!

  With a downhill start and an up hill finish the meat of the race is a beautiful run along the French Broad River. The race benefits the Isaac Dickson Parent Teacher Organization which in turn supports the teachers, students and families of our school. Learn more and donation to their efforts here. Isaac Dickson PTO.

  
  

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