The Ascent 5k & Wellness Festival

Event Overview

• Event Type: The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival is a run, walk, or roll event hosted by The Phoenix Journey.
• Mission: A local nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with autoimmune diseases to change and sustain a new lifestyle.
• Community Focus: This event is a movement of resilience, community, and hope.
• Costume Encouragement: Participants are encouraged to come rocking their best costumes.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 27th, 2027
• Location: Rob Fleming Park at 6055 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX.
• Activities: Family-friendly celebration with music, vendors, giveaways, and post-race refreshments.
• Participation: All are welcome, whether running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines.

The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival — Run | Walk | Roll

• Race Format: Competitive, timed 5K with age-group awards for registered runners.
• Awards: Additional awards for Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group.
• Participation: Walkers, rollers, and fun-run participants are welcome at any pace.
• Time Limit: 1-hour time limit to complete the course with mile markers throughout.

Kids Dash (.25 Mile)

• Age Group: For children 10 and under to experience the fun of racing the Ascent.
• Awards: Top 3 finishers receive awards.

Volunteer & Run Option

• Volunteer Opportunity: Help bring The Ascent to life and then run it!
• Schedule: Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to assist with setup and registration.
• Community Role: Celebrate with the community as a volunteer at the finish line.
• Discount: Includes our best participant discount.

Race-Day Details

• Packet Pick-Up: 7:00 AM – Race HQ at Rob Fleming Park.
• 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

• Awareness: For those living with autoimmune disease, every day brings new challenges.
• Support: Every day requires courage and support.
• Unity: The Ascent 5K honors that and is a chance to stand together.
• Invitation: Join us for an unforgettable day of hope, movement, and unity.

Event Safety, Weather & Refund Policy

• Safety Priority: The safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority.
• Inclement Weather: The start time may be delayed by up to 1 hour: course may be altered as needed.
• No Refunds: We have a strict no-refund policy: event changes are at the discretion of the Race Director.
• Contact: If you are unable to participate, contact the event organizer to pick up your packet later.

For more information, visit the race page: The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival.