Chilly Challenge 8K and Chili Cook-Off

Posted on by Gina Smith

Chili fans (and runners) wanting to sample some of Western North Carolina’s homegrown recipes should mark their calendars for the fourth annual North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 8K on Saturday, Feb. 27. A fundraiser hosted by the school’s PTO, the event will feature an 8K race and 1-mile fun run followed by a chili cook-off and live music.

For a $5 admission fee, guests can sample the cook-off entries, as well as chili from Luella’s Bar-B-Que, along with toppings and cornbread or a biscuit. A vegetarian option will be available. Runners eat for free.

Community members are invited to compete in both the races and the chili competition. Prizes will be awarded for the top three recipes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the North Buncombe Middle School PTO.

The Chilly Challenge 8K and Chili Cook-Off happens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at North Buncombe Middle School, 51 N. Buncombe School Road, Weaverville. For details about the race or the chili cook-off, visit nbms8k.wix.com/chillychallenge8k.

Do you know of any neighborhood chili cook-offs happening in the near future in the Asheville area? Let us know! Send details to food@mountainx.com.

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