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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 3rd Annual Game Changers 5k Repeater Challenge on Saturday, May 16, 2026, held in the beautiful St. Simons Island, Glynn. This unique event invites participants to push their limits by completing as many 3-mile laps as they can within a 45-minute timeframe, with a total of 12 laps offering an impressive 36 miles for the most dedicated runners! The challenge kicks off at 8:00 a.m. at the Game Changers Running Company store in Red Fern Village, and the excitement continues until the last lap concludes at 5:00 p.m.
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to test your endurance and enjoy the scenic route, but every lap you complete also earns you entries into a drawing for a free pair of shoes, adding an extra layer of motivation! The overall winner will take home a coveted trophy and a free pair of shoes, so lace up those running shoes and join fellow enthusiasts for a day of healthy competition and community spirit. Plus, while you're running, you'll be supporting a great cause—benefiting Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters to improve the lives of shelter animals. Don’t
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to test your endurance and enjoy the scenic route, but every lap you complete also earns you entries into a drawing for a free pair of shoes, adding an extra layer of motivation! The overall winner will take home a coveted trophy and a free pair of shoes, so lace up those running shoes and join fellow enthusiasts for a day of healthy competition and community spirit. Plus, while you're running, you'll be supporting a great cause—benefiting Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters to improve the lives of shelter animals. Don’t
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.
Cost = $10 fee +registration fee
THE OVERALL WINNER
THIS IS THE ONLY AWARD FOR THIS EVENT. THE OVERALL WINNER IS THE RUNNER WHO:
A: Completes the most laps
B: Completes the last lap the fastest
* Wins a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company
* Wins a trophy sponsored by the Golden Isles Track Club
THE INFORMATION
-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 hydration throughout the day for participants
-Space for tents on the grassy areas, or setup a chair under the canopy in front of the store
-Bathroom located in Game Changers Running Company store
THE CAUSE
BENEFITS GRATEFUL CATS/CANINES ALLIES & SUPPORTERS
_OUR MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE ENERGY OF ANIMAL LOVERS IN GLYNN COUNTY, GA AND BEYOND TO HELP BETTER THE LIVES OF SHELTER ANIMALS THROUGH FUNDRAISING, NETWORKING AND ADVOCACY._
THE ROUTE
The route leaves GCRC exits Redfern Village, turns to the right and stays on the sidewalk along Demere, turns right on Sea Island road for a short way to the turnaround point. On the return trip to GCRC you will loop to the right around Gnats landing back to the start/finish line.
CUTTING COURSE WILL RESULT IN A DQ!
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.
Cost = $10 fee +registration fee
THE OVERALL WINNER
THIS IS THE ONLY AWARD FOR THIS EVENT. THE OVERALL WINNER IS THE RUNNER WHO:
A: Completes the most laps
B: Completes the last lap the fastest
* Wins a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company
* Wins a trophy sponsored by the Golden Isles Track Club
THE INFORMATION
-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 hydration throughout the day for participants
-Space for tents on the grassy areas, or setup a chair under the canopy in front of the store
-Bathroom located in Game Changers Running Company store
THE CAUSE
BENEFITS GRATEFUL CATS/CANINES ALLIES & SUPPORTERS
_OUR MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE ENERGY OF ANIMAL LOVERS IN GLYNN COUNTY, GA AND BEYOND TO HELP BETTER THE LIVES OF SHELTER ANIMALS THROUGH FUNDRAISING, NETWORKING AND ADVOCACY._
THE ROUTE
The route leaves GCRC exits Redfern Village, turns to the right and stays on the sidewalk along Demere, turns right on Sea Island road for a short way to the turnaround point. On the return trip to GCRC you will loop to the right around Gnats landing back to the start/finish line.
CUTTING COURSE WILL RESULT IN A DQ!
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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