GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

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

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!

Event 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:

• 5K solo: Overall Male and Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Age group awards (10 and under to 70+).
• 5K relay: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Team.
• 5K ruck: 1st overall Male and Female.

Schedule:

• Packet Pickup/In person registration: TBA
• RACE DAY: Saturday, April 25th
• 7-8 AM - Packet Pickup/Late Registration
• 8:30 AM - Race Begins
• 9:45 AM - Approximate Awards