The Ascent 5K
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Slade, Kentucky
- Price $28.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Ascent 5K on Saturday, June 28th, 2025! This exhilarating race kicks off at 8:00 AM at the stunning Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky, nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Red River Gorge. Participants can look forward to a unique 5K trail experience that takes you through spectacular private property, showcasing incredible views and natural arches that aren’t open to the public.
Prepare for a challenging course filled with thrilling climbs and rewarding vistas. Whether you choose to run, walk, or hike, this event promises a fantastic day filled with fun, food, music, and camaraderie as you celebrate your finish. Don't miss the chance to snag a commemorative T-shirt (available while supplies last) and compete for awards for the top three male and female finishers. Make sure to register online before the deadline on June 27th, as there will be no race day registration. Grab your hydration system and join us for a trail challenge that you won't soon forget!
Prepare for a challenging course filled with thrilling climbs and rewarding vistas. Whether you choose to run, walk, or hike, this event promises a fantastic day filled with fun, food, music, and camaraderie as you celebrate your finish. Don't miss the chance to snag a commemorative T-shirt (available while supplies last) and compete for awards for the top three male and female finishers. Make sure to register online before the deadline on June 27th, as there will be no race day registration. Grab your hydration system and join us for a trail challenge that you won't soon forget!
Organiser's Description
ARE YOU UP FOR A HILLY TRAIL CHALLENGE IN THE RRG? HAVE WE GOT A RACE FOR YOU!
Join us for THE ASCENT 5K on SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH at 8:00AM for a race you'll never forget.
You'll run/walk/hike your 5K on private property which is not open to the public. Our race starts and finishes at the Natural Bridge Campground, just off the Slade exit in Red River Gorge country. The race is presented by the Rugged Red Race & Adventure Series. You'll only run/walk/hike a few miles to see some spectacular views and arches. But come prepared for some serious trail climbs with an unbelievable payoff.
RACE FEATURES:
* Spectacular course on private property at the Red River Gorge
* Commemorative poly/cotton T-shirts (while supplies last)
* Convenient race day packet pickup from 6:30-745am at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers
* Free race photos
* Food, fun, music and fellowship to celebrate your finish
PACKET PICKUP - Our only packet pickup is on race morning (Saturday, 6/28/25) from 6:30-7:45am at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion). The GPS address for the campground is 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376
HYDRATION - Our race is cupless in 2024. We encourage you to bring some type of water bottle or hydration system. We'll have water available at the start (prerace) and in orange coolers at several locations along the course where you can refill.
REGISTRATION - Online registration will remain open until Friday, June 27th at 12 midnight. There will be no race day registration. We are ordering extra shirts which first come first serve.
TIME LIMIT - We are providing a generous 2.5 hour time limit to complete the 5K course.
NEED ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE RACE? Contact [email protected]
Join us for THE ASCENT 5K on SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH at 8:00AM for a race you'll never forget.
You'll run/walk/hike your 5K on private property which is not open to the public. Our race starts and finishes at the Natural Bridge Campground, just off the Slade exit in Red River Gorge country. The race is presented by the Rugged Red Race & Adventure Series. You'll only run/walk/hike a few miles to see some spectacular views and arches. But come prepared for some serious trail climbs with an unbelievable payoff.
RACE FEATURES:
* Spectacular course on private property at the Red River Gorge
* Commemorative poly/cotton T-shirts (while supplies last)
* Convenient race day packet pickup from 6:30-745am at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers
* Free race photos
* Food, fun, music and fellowship to celebrate your finish
PACKET PICKUP - Our only packet pickup is on race morning (Saturday, 6/28/25) from 6:30-7:45am at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion). The GPS address for the campground is 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376
HYDRATION - Our race is cupless in 2024. We encourage you to bring some type of water bottle or hydration system. We'll have water available at the start (prerace) and in orange coolers at several locations along the course where you can refill.
REGISTRATION - Online registration will remain open until Friday, June 27th at 12 midnight. There will be no race day registration. We are ordering extra shirts which first come first serve.
TIME LIMIT - We are providing a generous 2.5 hour time limit to complete the 5K course.
NEED ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE RACE? Contact [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Poly/Cotton Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.95
Trail 5K (3.1 miles) with a 2.5 hour time limit. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers.
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