The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival
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The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival
The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival is a community run, walk, and roll event organized by The Phoenix Journey, a nonprofit that supports people living with autoimmune disease. The event is held at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands, Texas, and combines a timed 5K race with a family-oriented wellness festival.
Distances offered:
- 5K competitive timed run, walk, roll
- 250 m Kids Dash for children 10 and under
The 5K includes age-group awards for the top three male and female finishers in each division: 10 & Under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. Additional awards recognize Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), and Largest Group. Walkers, rollers, and fun-run participants may complete the course at any pace; the course has mile markers and a one-hour time limit. All participants receive a custom race shirt and a finisher medal.
The Kids Dash offers a shorter distance for younger children, with awards for the top three finishers. A volunteer-and-run option combines event setup and race participation with a participant discount.
Festival elements include music, vendors, giveaways, post-race refreshments, and wellness experiences. The event policy states races proceed in varied weather, may be altered or canceled for safety, and operates a strict no-refund policy unless race insurance applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
