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GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

5K · Walk

4/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM · Burlington, North Carolina, US

Est. 2025 · Listed Jan 13, 2025

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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 

 


 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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