The Ascent 5k Race
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location The Woodlands, Texas
- Price $19.02 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and resilience at The Ascent 5K Race on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in The Woodlands, Harris! This unique event invites participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk, or roll in support of those living with autoimmune diseases. Held at the beautiful Rob Fleming Park, the Ascent 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of strength and hope, encouraging participants to don their best costumes and show off their creativity.
Whether you're aiming for a competitive time or simply enjoying a fun day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone! The race features age-group awards for the top finishers, along with special accolades for the Best and Most Creative Costumes and the Largest Group. Don’t miss the exciting Kids Dash, a quick .25-mile race for children 10 and under, ensuring that the youngest members of the family can join in on the fun. With music, vendors, giveaways, and post-race refreshments, it’s a day that promises joy, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference. Join us as we rise together in support of the autoimmune warrior community!
Whether you're aiming for a competitive time or simply enjoying a fun day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone! The race features age-group awards for the top finishers, along with special accolades for the Best and Most Creative Costumes and the Largest Group. Don’t miss the exciting Kids Dash, a quick .25-mile race for children 10 and under, ensuring that the youngest members of the family can join in on the fun. With music, vendors, giveaways, and post-race refreshments, it’s a day that promises joy, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference. Join us as we rise together in support of the autoimmune warrior community!
Organiser's Description
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Ascent 5K is a run, walk, or roll event hosted by The Phoenix Journey, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering those with autoimmune diseases to change and sustain a new lifestyle in order to improve their current state of disease one person at a time.
This event isnt just a race, its a movement of resilience, community, and hope. This year, to make it extra special, we are encouraging group participants to come rocking their best costumes. Every step on the course represents the daily climb faced by autoimmune warriors. Let's show some support and rise higher together.
Join us on Saturday, March 28th in Spring, Tx at Rob Fleming Park for a family-friendly celebration with music, vendors, giveaways, post-race refreshments, and a whole lot of fun! Whether youre running for time, walking with friends, rolling with your support team, or cheering from the sidelines, youre part of The Ascent.
THE ASCENT 5K RUN | WALK | ROLL
Competitive, timed 5K with age-group awards for registered runners
Additional awards for Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group
Walkers, rollers, and fun-run participants are welcome at any pace
1-hour time limit to complete the course
Mile markers throughout the route so you can choose your finish line
Custom race shirt + finisher medal for all participants
Age-Group Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female in each division:
10 & Under, 1114, 1519, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
Additional Awards:
Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group
KIDS DASH (.25 MILE)
A short, exciting race for children 10 and under to experience the fun of racing the Ascent!
Top 3 finishers receive awards.
VOLUNTEER & RUN OPTION
Help us bring The Ascent to life - and then run it!
Arrive 1.5 hours before race start, assist with setup and registration, run the 5K, then celebrate with the community as a volunteer at the finish line.
Includes our best participant discount.
RACE-DAY DETAILS
Packet Pick-Up:
7:00 AM Race HQ at Rob Fleming Park
6055 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, TX 77389
Schedule:
7:55 AM Prayer & Pledge
8:00 AM Kids Dash Start
8:15 AM The Ascent 5K Start
9:15 AM Course Closes
WHY WE RUN
For those living with autoimmune disease, every day brings new challenges, physical, emotional, and mental. Some days are harder than others, but every day requires courage and support.
The Ascent 5K honors that. Whether youre an autoimmune warrior, caregiver, family member, supporter, or advocate, this event is a chance to stand together, rise together, and celebrate strength in all forms.
We invite you, your family, and your community to join us for an unforgettable day of hope, movement, and unity. Every step makes a difference.
With gratitude,
~ The Phoenix Journey Team
EVENT SAFETY, WEATHER & REFUND POLICY
The safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority.
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants. All Next Level Race Management events proceed rain, shine, snow, or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy.
If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
If you are unable to participate in the event, you may contact the event organizer to obtain your packet at another time or if you purchased race insurance, follow the steps to obtain a refund for the event.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
The Ascent 5K is a run, walk, or roll event hosted by The Phoenix Journey, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering those with autoimmune diseases to change and sustain a new lifestyle in order to improve their current state of disease one person at a time.
This event isnt just a race, its a movement of resilience, community, and hope. This year, to make it extra special, we are encouraging group participants to come rocking their best costumes. Every step on the course represents the daily climb faced by autoimmune warriors. Let's show some support and rise higher together.
Join us on Saturday, March 28th in Spring, Tx at Rob Fleming Park for a family-friendly celebration with music, vendors, giveaways, post-race refreshments, and a whole lot of fun! Whether youre running for time, walking with friends, rolling with your support team, or cheering from the sidelines, youre part of The Ascent.
THE ASCENT 5K RUN | WALK | ROLL
Competitive, timed 5K with age-group awards for registered runners
Additional awards for Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group
Walkers, rollers, and fun-run participants are welcome at any pace
1-hour time limit to complete the course
Mile markers throughout the route so you can choose your finish line
Custom race shirt + finisher medal for all participants
Age-Group Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female in each division:
10 & Under, 1114, 1519, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
Additional Awards:
Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group
KIDS DASH (.25 MILE)
A short, exciting race for children 10 and under to experience the fun of racing the Ascent!
Top 3 finishers receive awards.
VOLUNTEER & RUN OPTION
Help us bring The Ascent to life - and then run it!
Arrive 1.5 hours before race start, assist with setup and registration, run the 5K, then celebrate with the community as a volunteer at the finish line.
Includes our best participant discount.
RACE-DAY DETAILS
Packet Pick-Up:
7:00 AM Race HQ at Rob Fleming Park
6055 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, TX 77389
Schedule:
7:55 AM Prayer & Pledge
8:00 AM Kids Dash Start
8:15 AM The Ascent 5K Start
9:15 AM Course Closes
WHY WE RUN
For those living with autoimmune disease, every day brings new challenges, physical, emotional, and mental. Some days are harder than others, but every day requires courage and support.
The Ascent 5K honors that. Whether youre an autoimmune warrior, caregiver, family member, supporter, or advocate, this event is a chance to stand together, rise together, and celebrate strength in all forms.
We invite you, your family, and your community to join us for an unforgettable day of hope, movement, and unity. Every step makes a difference.
With gratitude,
~ The Phoenix Journey Team
EVENT SAFETY, WEATHER & REFUND POLICY
The safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority.
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants. All Next Level Race Management events proceed rain, shine, snow, or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy.
If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
If you are unable to participate in the event, you may contact the event organizer to obtain your packet at another time or if you purchased race insurance, follow the steps to obtain a refund for the event.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
Races
-
The Ascent 5K- Fun Run | Walk | Roll
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 DEC -
Kids Dash (10&Under)
Incl. $2.02 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$19.02
OPENS 01 DECFun shorter distance race for kids age 10 and under -
Volunteer & Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 DECSign up to help us bring the Ascent Race to life and then run it, at our best discount to you! Show up 1.5 hours before race start and help us with registration and set up and then after you finish help us to hand out water/medals and enjoy the post-race fun!!
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