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NCS Take the Hill 5K

Cave Spring, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids' Fun Run is an annual fundraising event for the North Cross School Parents' Association. The event takes place on the North Cross School campus in Roanoke, Virginia.

Courses and Activities

The main event is a timed 5K run on the North Cross School Ridgeline Trail, which is described as a challenging cross-country course. An untimed 5K walk is also offered.

For children, there is a 0.8-mile Kids' Fun Run. The event includes additional family activities such as bounce houses and face painting.

Location

The course begins and ends on the red barn field at North Cross School, located at 4254 Colonial Ave in Roanoke. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Cave Spring

Race information

Registration
5 km
Kids Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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