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The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K

Name: The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Slade

Slade, United States • 27 Jun 2026

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Slade, Kentucky. The event takes place at Natural Bridge Campground, 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376. The course is a trail route on private property in the Red River Gorge and both starts and finishes at the Natural Bridge Campground pavilion.

Event details

The event distance is 5K and the listed entry fee is $25. Online registration opens March 17, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT. The race offers commemorative poly/cotton T-shirts while supplies last, awards for the top three male and female overall finishers, free race photos, and post-race food and music. Organizers provide a 2.5 hour time limit to complete the course. The event is presented as a trail run/walk at the Red River Gorge location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Slade

Race information

Website

5 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Apr 11

Howlin' Wolfe 50k

Slade

25 km

50 km

Run the inaugural Howlin' Wolfe 25k and 50k through scenic Red River Gorge on April 11, 2026, starting and finishing at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Trails mix road, single track and fire road with staffed aid stations.

Saturday Oct 3

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Slade

0 km

13 mi

Experience the Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon in Red River Gorge on October 3, 2026. Tackle 13.1 miles on site or virtually, earn a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal, enjoy BBQ and beer, and support local search and rescue.