Ascent on Mountain Air 5K

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Fun Run:- Fun Run

 - The Mountain Air Community near Burnsville, NC and Glory Hound Events are excited to announce the inaugural Ascent at Mountain Air 5K taking place Saturday, October 14.  This 5K road race will climb 1,800 feet, from the private community’s gates to the air strip on the top.  At 4,600 feet elevation, this will be the most spectacular finish line in Western North Carolina.

For those wanting less of a challenge, we will have a fun run/walk on the half-mile airstrip.  Participants may go to the very end and see the amazing views or turnaround at any point.

Location

Mountain Air is located off of Highway 19E in Burnsville just 45 minutes from Asheville and one hour from Johnson City.

Schedule – October 14

3:00-4:30 PM           Packet Pickup/Late Registration

4:30-4:55 PM             Shuttles to the finish area

5:00 PM                     5K Start

5:30 PM                     Shuttles to the top resume

6:00 PM                     Fun Run Start; Shuttles to the parking area begin

6:15 PM                     5K Awards Ceremony

Registration

Online registration will open Monday, May 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 12.

Race Cap: The 5K is limited to 200 participants.

 - The 5K is not for the faint of heart or spirit.  The course is 1800’ of unrelenting climbing on paved roads from start to finish.  The payoff is at the finish with unrivaled views of mountains and forests in the heart of the fall color season.

The Fun Run/Walk takes place entirely on the half-mile runway at the top of Mountain Air.

 - Mountain Air is located off of Highway 19E in Burnsville just 45 minutes from Asheville and one hour from Johnson City.