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The Ascent is fast becoming one of the most popular fitness events in Ghana, with hundreds of participants enjoying this new adventure each edition.
The team are very creative with the design of the obstacle course, which is always changing and is cleverly suited for all fitness levels!
We caught up with the organisers to find out a bit more about The Ascent Obstacle Course race and the upcoming 5th Edition on the 27th April 2019!
BACKGROUND
The Ascent is an adult Obstacle course event which takes place in Accra each year. Established two years ago.
The Ascent offers a fun alternative to the regular health activities with its challenging obstacles spread over a 5km route.
Obstacle course racing has become popular all over the world and is even set to become a competitive sport...shows such as Total Wipeout and Ninja Warrior have popularised obstacle courses over the last few years and now its available to you right here in Accra!
Q&A
When is the next Ascent??
The next Ascent will be our 5th edition and the first one of 2019 so we are very excited. It will be on the 27th April 2019.
What time does it start and where is it located??
The first race takes place at 6.30am and there is a second race at 7.30am.
The Ascent takes place at the Teshie Military Academy which is on the Teshie Road, next to the Kofi Annan Centre.
What can people expect on the day??
Each participant signs in, then we begin with a group warm up before each race. After that we line up at the start line and set off!! The course averagely takes about an hour to complete.
The route is 5km with over 25 different obstacles to get through. Things like hurdles, balance beams, water slides, military crawls, cargo nets and wall climbs are just some of the exciting obstacles you will face. There is help along the way and at every obstacle if you need it, so no need to worry about fitness level or ability!!
What happens after the race??
After completing the race (everyone completes it!) you receive your medal and can browse through vendors selling food and products that may be of interest.
You can also enter mini fitness challenges (like push ups, squats etc) that take place throughout the morning… if you still have energy!
The top 10 male and top 10 females from the 6.30am obstacle course race take place in a 1km obstacle head to head race which is a great spectacle for the rest of us!
Then the top 3 males and top 3 females receive their trophies and prizes!
The event is normally winding down by 10.30 - 11am.
What type of people normally attend and how many on average??
We call our participants Ascenders! They range in age from 18 all the way to 70+years old! They are fun loving people looking to do something fun on a Saturday morning which also benefits their health. There are equal numbers of males and females and vary in fitness level…some coming to compete for prizes and some just coming with friends for a refreshing experience.
We regularly have over 300 people attending.
Is it a competition or just for fun??
Well its both! The 6.30am race is more competitive and you are eligible for the prizes if you come top 10 in this race.
And the 7.30am race is the fun run, which comprises of people who are there to have fun….maybe a group of friends, family, corporate team or just you and your buddy.
You choose which race you are taking part in when you register and will be given the corresponding wristband when you make payment.
Will you have any more events this year??
Yes we have events planned for 5th October 2019 (which will have a 10km option)
and 7th December 2019 (our night time event and party!)
(October and December dates subject to change).
All Ascent events will be different this year…so don’t miss out on any!
What is the cost to participate and how do they sign up for the 27th April??
An individual ticket costs Ghc50 only to participate!! And no registration fee.
There are also group rates and corporate packages available.
Signing up is simple:
Go to www.theascentafrica.com/register and fill in the short form for free.
You will then be sent an email on where to purchase your ticket/wristband.
Come along to event with your wristband!
That is it!
There is also a mobile money option and wristbands can be reserved at the sign in desk once payment is made.
Where can they get tickets??
Tickets can be bought from:
Frankies in Osu (HOTEL RECEPTION),
Crosstrain (Cantonments, opp the US Embassy), or from
Ronsard Ecole in East Legon (available from 15th April).
You can also contact us regarding delivery for group tickets or to reserve them and pick up on event day.
Any special discounts/ group rates??
Yes, for example, groups (up to 20 people) pay just Ghc600!!
Contact us for more info.
Whats the contact info for the Ascent Team or website/ social media etc??
They can call us on 0200221199 or 0265225451
Our website is www.theascentafrica.com
Insta: theascentgh
FB: The Ascent 2018
Anyone to thank??
Yes definitely! It takes a lot to put all this together.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors including Business Ghana for their enthusiasm and constant support! Many sponsors have been with us since the beginning and we are extremely grateful for that!
We would also like to thank the Military Academy for their understanding and great attitude to be a part of this.
And we would also like to thank our amazing team of volunteers who are an essential part of the Ascent team, without their generosity and energy we would not be here today!!
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