NCS Take the Hill 5K

Cave Spring, United States • 14 Sep 2025

NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run is a Roanoke-based fundraising event for the North Cross School Parents’ Association. The Ridgeline Course is described as one of the area’s toughest cross-country routes. Participants can choose a competitive 5K Run, a 5K Walk (untimed), or an 0.8-mile Kids’ Fun Run. The course begins and ends on the red barn field of the North Cross School Campus on 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018, along the Ridgeline Trail. The day also features family activities such as bounce houses and face painting, plus an online silent auction, all in support of NCSPA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Walkers
0.8 Mile Kids' Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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