Ascension

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Cincinnati, Ohio

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Ascension event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Cincinnati, Hamilton! This unique road-based quest invites participants to tackle a thrilling 160-foot hill in a race against time and fellow competitors. Participants will have 15 minutes to dash down and back up the hill, with the chance to qualify for subsequent rounds if they finish ahead of at least five others. The excitement continues as runners can repeat this challenge up to 12 times, culminating in a final race to crown the fastest participant.

Ascension is not just about the race; it's a celebration supporting St. Joseph Home, which provides vital services for neighbors with complex disabilities and their families. With a vibrant Renaissance theme, fantastic swag, and a lively afterparty, this event promises a day filled with fun for Questors, volunteers, and spectators alike. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines competition with community spirit!

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Organiser's description

Ascension http://ascensionrace.org is a new and very unique road-based quest held alongside the Incline to the Finish Line 5K https://inclinetothefinishline.com run and walk
Both events support residential and day programs at St Joseph Home for your neighbors with complex disabilities and their families

The Ascension concept is simple: you have 15 minutes to run down and back up a paved road with a 160 foot high hill
If you make it in time and ahead of at least five other people, you qualify for the next Ascension, which starts 15 minutes after the first one
Repeat up to 12 times--how far you want to take it is up to you
The 12th and final Ascension will be an outright race, and the fastest back is the Victor.

Complete with a Reniassance theme, great swag http://www.ascensionrace.org/details.html#spoils, an intriguing backstory http://www.ascensionrace.org/details.html#tale, and a big afterparty, this is a can't miss event for Questors, volunteers, and spectators alike!

Location

10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati, 45241, OH, United States

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