GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-04-25 in Burlington, NC. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-03-20

Race Overview:

Join us for this fun family event to benefit the future of Grace Christian Academy! This 5K run/walk will be like no other as you make your way around the .62 loop course for 5 laps (3.1 miles). Run solo, with friends/family, or carrying extra weight, all while a party is going on around you! This is an event for ALL types of participants: the seasoned runner, the healthy walker, the first timer, the cross fitter, the competitive family- WE'VE GOT YOU!

 
Here are your options:
5K (SOLO)
Pre-registration fee: $30 
Race day registration fee: $35
Participants will complete 5 (.62 loops) for 3.1 miles solo.
 
5K (2-5 PERSON RELAY) 
Pre-registration fee: $25 per person
Race day registration fee: $30 per person 
Your team will complete 5 laps (.62) for a total 3.1 with any lap combination. Run a lap and switch with your mom, cousin or co worker!  Create a fun team name when you register and invite others to join your team! (2 person minimum)
 
5K (RUCK)
Pre-registration fee: $30 
Race day registration fee: $35
Participants will complete 5 (.62 loops) for 3.1 miles solo while wearing a weighted vest. 

All participants will receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and a fun race experience!

*** Participants must be registered by April 11th to guarantee t-shirt!

 

Awards will be given in the following categories: 

5K solo
– overall Male and Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd – Provided by FLEET FEET BURLINGTON
– age group awards- 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female :10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K relay:
– 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Team
5K ruck :
– 1st overall Male and Female
 

 

Packet Pickup/In person registration: 

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RACE DAY Saturday, April 25th, 7-8AM – Packet Pickup/LATE REGISTRATION- PRICE INCREASE!! – The Lamb's Chapel, Airport Campus – 3539 Alamance Rd. Burlington 

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7-8 – Packet Pickup/ Race Day Registration

8:30 – Race Begins

9:45 – Approximate Awards 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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