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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ashton, NE.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
