The Ascent 5K Race
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Event details
The Ascent 5k Race takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Generation Park in Houston (250 Assay St., Houston, TX 77044). The event benefits The Phoenix Journey, a nonprofit that supports people affected by autoimmune disease. The main offering is a timed 5K described as competitive, with mile markers on course and a one-hour time limit for the course. The event site lists music, vendors, giveaways, and post-race refreshments. All participants receive a custom race shirt and a finisher medal.
Registration opens December 1, 2025. Listed entry fees in the source are: 5K price $30; Kids Dash $20; Volunteer & Run $20. The Kids Dash entry is limited to children 10 and under and is a 0.25 mile race. The Kids Dash and Volunteer & Run each show "10 spots left" in the source. Packet pick-up is at the race headquarters at Generation Park.
Events, awards and policies
- 5K - timed race with age-group awards.
- Kids Dash - 0.25 mile for ages 10 and under.
- Volunteer & Run - assist with race duties, then run.
Age-group awards for the 5K are top 3 male and female in these groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Kids Dash also awards top 3. The organizer states a strict no-refund policy; in inclement weather the start may be delayed up to one hour, the course may be shortened or altered, and cancellations or changes are at the race director's discretion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.