The Ascent 5K

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Natural Bridge Campground, Slade KY

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

🏞️ The Ascent 5K Challenge

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

Course: Spectacular course on private property at the Red River Gorge
T-shirts: Commemorative poly/cotton T-shirts (while supplies last)
Packet Pickup: Convenient race day packet pickup from 6:30-7:45am at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion)
Awards: Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers
Photos: Free race photos
Celebration: 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 are first come first serve.