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GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Sat April 25, 2026
Burlington, NC 27215 US Directions

Events

5K - Solo

Price: $30
Time: 8:30AM EDT
Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

5K - 2-5 person relay

Price: $25
Time: 8:30AM EDT
Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

5K - Ruck

Price: $30
Time: 8:30AM EDT
Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

3539 Alamance Rd
The Lambs Chapel, Airport Campus
Burlington, NC US 27215

Description

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: 

TBA

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 

 


 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Race Contact Info

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Race Video

Check out the inaugural race video here

 

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