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Mount Jefferson Ascent

Name: Mount Jefferson Ascent
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: West Jefferson

West Jefferson, United States • 19 Sep 2026

The Mount Jefferson Ascent will take place in West Jefferson on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina West Jefferson

Race information

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5 mi

5 Mile Climb

5 mi

Untimed Hike

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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