From the Organizer
5.2 Mile Fun RUN/WALK/RIDE
Please join us for a morning meander from the steeple at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Paplin to the steeple at St. Francis Church in Ashton. Gravel Road "race" with plenty of hills. This is a non-competitive event, please join us to have a good time and get some morning steps in.
This event coincides with the Ashton Days celebration.
Check in starts at 6:30 AM in front of St. Francis Church in Ashton and the bus will leave Ashton to take you to the start line at 7:00 AM.
The race will begin soon after the bus arrives at the start line in Paplin and will finish back in Ashton. Transportation will be provided from Ashton to Paplin.
If there is inclement weather, a text will be sent morning of and information will be posted on The Ashton Community Club Facebook page.
With registration you will receive a t-shirt, water, and snacks.
Entry fees and free will donations will be given back to the two churches.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Loup City, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
2,050 ft
Nearest Airport
GRI
Central Nebraska Regional Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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