Game Changers 5k Repeater Challenge
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saint Simons Island, Georgia
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 3rd Annual Game Changers 5k Repeater Challenge on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of St. Simons Island in Glynn, this unique event invites runners to tackle as many 3-mile laps as they can within a 45-minute timeframe, starting from 8:00 a.m. and culminating in the final lap ending at 5:00 p.m. Participants will have the chance to complete up to 12 laps, totaling an impressive 36 miles, while enjoying a spirited atmosphere and camaraderie among fellow runners.
Each completed lap not only contributes to your mileage but also earns you entries into a drawing for a chance to win a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company. The overall winner, who completes the most laps and the fastest in the event of a tie, will take home a trophy and a pair of shoes! With hydration and nutrition stations available throughout the day, as well as a SWAG bag for all finishers, this event promises to be a memorable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and fun while supporting the Glynn Academy Cross Country Team!
Each completed lap not only contributes to your mileage but also earns you entries into a drawing for a chance to win a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company. The overall winner, who completes the most laps and the fastest in the event of a tie, will take home a trophy and a pair of shoes! With hydration and nutrition stations available throughout the day, as well as a SWAG bag for all finishers, this event promises to be a memorable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and fun while supporting the Glynn Academy Cross Country Team!
Organiser's Description
Game Changers Running Company St. Simons and the Golden Isles Track Club Presents the 3rd Annual 5k Repeater Challenge!
The Challenge: Run as many 3-mile laps every 45 minutes as you can. If you complete all 12 laps, that will be 36 miles
12 x 45 minute 3 miles laps
8:00 a.m. Start
5:00 p.m. End of last lap
Laps begin and end at the Game Changers Running Company store in Red Fern Village, the route will be the Monday night usual route.
For each lap completed you will receive 1 or more entries to a drawing for 1 pair of free pair of shoes from Game Changers.
For example:
Lap 1 = 1 entry
Lap 2 = 2 entries
Lap 3 = 3 entries
Note:
To earn drawing entries, you must start at 8 a.m. and run the laps consecutively.
You can come after 8 a.m. to run laps but will not receive drawing entries.
-$10 fee +registration fee
* Overall Winner will receive:
* a free pair of shoes from Gamae Changers Running Company
* a trophy sponsored by the Golden Isles Track Club
* This is the only award for this event. The Overall winner is the runner who
* A: Completes the most laps
* B: completes them the fastest in case of a tie.
-No shirts or age group awards
-A SWAG Bag for anyone who completes the challenge
-Encourage the use of Strava or Garmin to log the miles
-We will have a clock to track the 45 minutes per lap
-Must complete each 3-mile lap within 45 minutes
-Each runner begins the lap at the same time
-Will have nutrition & hydration throughout the day for participants
-Proceeds benefit the Glynn Academy Cross Country Team
-Sponsored by Game Changers Running Store and Golden Isles Track Club
ROUTE MAP [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52676970]
The Challenge: Run as many 3-mile laps every 45 minutes as you can. If you complete all 12 laps, that will be 36 miles
12 x 45 minute 3 miles laps
8:00 a.m. Start
5:00 p.m. End of last lap
Laps begin and end at the Game Changers Running Company store in Red Fern Village, the route will be the Monday night usual route.
For each lap completed you will receive 1 or more entries to a drawing for 1 pair of free pair of shoes from Game Changers.
For example:
Lap 1 = 1 entry
Lap 2 = 2 entries
Lap 3 = 3 entries
Note:
To earn drawing entries, you must start at 8 a.m. and run the laps consecutively.
You can come after 8 a.m. to run laps but will not receive drawing entries.
-$10 fee +registration fee
* Overall Winner will receive:
* a free pair of shoes from Gamae Changers Running Company
* a trophy sponsored by the Golden Isles Track Club
* This is the only award for this event. The Overall winner is the runner who
* A: Completes the most laps
* B: completes them the fastest in case of a tie.
-No shirts or age group awards
-A SWAG Bag for anyone who completes the challenge
-Encourage the use of Strava or Garmin to log the miles
-We will have a clock to track the 45 minutes per lap
-Must complete each 3-mile lap within 45 minutes
-Each runner begins the lap at the same time
-Will have nutrition & hydration throughout the day for participants
-Proceeds benefit the Glynn Academy Cross Country Team
-Sponsored by Game Changers Running Store and Golden Isles Track Club
ROUTE MAP [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52676970]
Races
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5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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