GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

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 or carrying a 20 lb kid. (Vest and kid not provided). 

5K (RUCK 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 while wearing a weighted vest. Create a fun team name when you register and invite others to join your team! (2 person minimum) 

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

*** Participants must be registered by April 19th 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

5K ruck relay: 

- 1st overall team 

Packet Pickup/In person registration: 

Thursday, May 1st, 3-6pm - Fleet Feet Burlington, 3816 Rural Retreat Rd., Burlington, NC

Friday, May 2nd - GCA Staff, Students, and Families - see Red Letter News for extra pickup opportunity afterschool

RACE DAY Saturday, May 3rd, 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