GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

  • Date Sat 3rd May 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Burlington, North Carolina
  • Price $34.00 - $40.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to charge ahead at the GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in beautiful Burlington, Alamance! This exciting family-friendly event is designed to support the future of Grace Christian Academy while promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants can choose from a variety of formats, including a solo 5K run/walk, a fun relay with teams of 2-5, or even a challenging ruck where you can wear a weighted vest or carry a 20 lb kid as you conquer the 3.1-mile course.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking to have fun with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at this unique event. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you complete five laps around a .62-mile loop, and don’t forget to create a fun team name if you choose the relay option! All participants will receive a t-shirt, a swag bag, and a chance to win awards in various categories. Join us for an unforgettable day of health, fitness, and community camaraderie!

Organiser's 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 OR CARRYING A 20 LB KID. (VEST AND KID NOT PROVIDED).



5K (RUCK 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 while wearing a weighted vest. Create a fun team name when you register and invite others to join your team! (2 person minimum)

All participants will receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and a fun race experience!

*** Participants must be registered by April 19th 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

5K RUCK RELAY:

- 1ST OVERALL TEAM



PACKET PICKUP/IN PERSON REGISTRATION:

Thursday, May 1st, 3-6pm - Fleet Feet Burlington, 3816 Rural Retreat Rd., Burlington, NC

Friday, May 2nd - GCA STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES - SEE RED LETTER NEWS FOR EXTRA PICKUP OPPORTUNITY AFTERSCHOOL

RACE DAY SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 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

Races

  • 5K - Solo

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $40.00

    CLOSED
  • 5K - 2-5 Person Relay

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $34.00

    CLOSED
  • 5K - Ruck

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $40.00

    CLOSED
  • 5K - Ruck Relay

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $34.00

    CLOSED

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Location

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

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