Event Overview

The Ascent 5K is a fun run, walk, or Roll hosted by The Phoenix Journey, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with autoimmune diseases to build and sustain a new lifestyle that improves their condition, one person at a time.

This event isn't just a race; it's a movement of resilience, community, and hope. This year, to make it extra special, we are encouraging group participants to come rocking their best costumes. Every step on the course represents the daily climb autoimmune warriors face. Let's show some support and rise higher together.

Join us on Saturday, March 27th in Spring, Tx at Rob Fleming Park for a family-friendly celebration with music, vendors, giveaways, post-race refreshments, and a whole lot of fun! Whether you're running for your own personal time, walking with friends, rolling with your support team, or cheering from the sidelines, you're part of The Ascent.

The Ascent 5K — Run | Walk | Roll

• Awards for best finisher (NOT TIMED)

• Additional awards for Best Costume(s), Most Creative Costume(s), & Largest Group

• Walkers, rollers, and fun-run participants are welcome at any pace

• 1-hour time limit to complete the course

• Mile markers throughout the route so you can choose your finish line

• Custom race shirt (by 2/28/27) + finisher medal (if registered by 3/15/27). 

Age-Group Awards:
Overall Male & Female

Additional Awards:
Best Dressed Squad, Fastest Squad, Best Team Name, & Most Spirited Award

Kids Dash (.25 Mile)

A short, exciting race for children 10 and under to experience the fun of racing the Ascent!
Top 3 finishers receive awards.

Race-Day Details

7:00 AM Participant Check-In & Wellness Festival Experience Opens

7:30 AM Pre-race stretching

8:00 AM Opening Announcements, Welcome, Prayer, & Race Instructions.

8:30 AM Kid's Dash Starts

8:45 AM The Ascent 5K Run | Walk | Roll Starts'

10:30 AM Race Awards & Winners Announcement

11:00 AM-2:00 PM Wellness Festival experiences continue.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Wellness Passport Scavenger Hunt

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt

2:00 PM The Ascent 5K & Wellness Festival Closing Ceremony

Why We Run

For those living with autoimmune disease, every day brings new challenges, physical, emotional, and mental. Some days are harder than others, but every day requires courage and support.

The Ascent 5K honors that. Whether you're an autoimmune warrior, caregiver, family member, supporter, or advocate, this event is a chance to stand together, rise together, and celebrate strength in all forms.

We invite you, your family, and your community to join us for an unforgettable day of hope, movement, and unity. Every step makes a difference.

With gratitude,
~ The Phoenix Journey Team

Event Safety, Weather & Refund Policy

The safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority.

In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. After that, we may shorten or alter the course to protect participants. All Next Level Race Management events proceed rain, shine, snow, or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy. 

If conditions become unsafe, we may cancel the event. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but weather conditions can sometimes affect those plans. 

A considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event, and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather, and race directors are no exception.

Our goal is always to run the event as scheduled and modify plans only for safety reasons, including weather conditions.

If you can't participate in the event, you may contact the event organizer to pick up your packet at another time or, if you purchased race insurance, follow the steps to request a refund. 

I appreciate your understanding of these policies, and we appreciate your participation.