Ascent at Mountain Air 5K
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The Ascent at Mountain Air 5K
The Ascent at Mountain Air is a road race held on September 19, 2026, inside the private Mountain Air community near Burnsville, North Carolina. The course covers 5K and climbs 1,800 feet on paved roads from the community's main gate to the private airstrip at about 4,600 feet elevation. The finish area is located on the airstrip and offers extended mountain and forest views.
Online registration opens May 1 and closes September 17. Walk up registration is available on race day. Entry fees are unchanged since the race began in 2017 and are listed as Early $25, Regular $30, and Late $35. Transfers are allowed through Race Roster and must be completed by the end of online registration.
Runners receive a special 10th anniversary race shirt. A bag drop will be available at the start area and bags will be moved to the finish for retrieval. The race is bib timed and finish times are recorded when a runner crosses the finish line; bibs must be visible at the finish. Awards will be presented to the top ten male and top ten female finishers near the finish line and will not be mailed.
Spectator shuttles run to the finish prior to the race and return from the finish after awards. Parking is provided in three areas near the Mountain Air Visitor Center. The event benefits the Mountain Air Community Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
