In 72 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
65 Mountain Air Drive Burnsville, NC 28714, Burnsville NC
5K
About this race
Mountain Air and Glory Hound Events are excited to welcome everyone to the 10th anniversary of the Ascent on Mountain Air 5K on the evening of Saturday, September 19, 2026. This 5K road race climbs 1,800 feet, from the community’s main gate near Burnsville to the private air strip on the top. At 4,600 feet elevation, this is the most spectacular finish line in Western North Carolina.
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