The Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain is proud to present the second Downhill at Dusk 5K. Runners will run a course from Ridgecrest to Black Mountain that drops over 200 feet in elevation. This is one of most unique races of the year and without doubt the fastest.
You can click on the website to download a 5K course map.
The Downhill at Dusk 5K will start at the back of the Ridgecrest Conference Center and head west down old US 70 to Black Mountain, finishing at Black Mountain First Baptist Church with a total elevation drop of 270 feet.
The course is USA Track and Field certified.
Ridgecrest is located 17 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40, Exit 66, approximately 30 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport and 18 miles from the Asheville Bus Station.
Driving Directions
The drive to Ridgecrest is absolutely beautiful through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
1. From Interstate 40, take Exit 66 (Ridgecrest).
2. Turn left (if traveling east) or right (if traveling west) onto Dunsmore Avenue .2 mi
3. Turn right onto Old U.S. 70 1 mi
4. Ridgecrest is on the Left
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