"JJ5K"
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Stanley, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and exhilarating experience at the 10th Annual JJ5K Trail Run on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in Stanley, Gaston! This vibrant community event, held at Common Ground, promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages, featuring a 5K walk/run that kicks off at 9 AM. Lace up your shoes as you navigate a beginner-friendly trail course primarily on grass and dirt, perfect for both adults and children alike.
Join in the spirit of camaraderie and support a noble cause as this race serves as the main fundraiser for a $2,000 scholarship in memory of Jerrica Jade Helderman, a beloved East Gaston High School graduate and dance team member. With awards for overall male and female winners and various age divisions, there’s something for everyone. Plus, all registered participants will receive a free T-shirt! Come out, make memories, and be part of a legacy that celebrates teamwork, love, and support. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause and create lasting connections with your community!
Join in the spirit of camaraderie and support a noble cause as this race serves as the main fundraiser for a $2,000 scholarship in memory of Jerrica Jade Helderman, a beloved East Gaston High School graduate and dance team member. With awards for overall male and female winners and various age divisions, there’s something for everyone. Plus, all registered participants will receive a free T-shirt! Come out, make memories, and be part of a legacy that celebrates teamwork, love, and support. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause and create lasting connections with your community!
Organiser's Description
COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL CENTER WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR THEIR 10TH ANNUAL TRAIL RUN 5K. "JJ5K"
THE COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL CENTER WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR THEIR 9TH ANNUAL "JJ5K" TRAIL RUN HELD AT COMMON GROUND IN STANLEY, NC. THE RACE SUPPORTS A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF JERRICA JADE HELDERMAN. THE "JJ" STANDS FOR JERRICA JADE. JERRICA PASSED AWAY FROM BREAST CANCER IN 2016. THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL GO TO A SENIOR DANCE TEAM MEMBER AT EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL. JERRICA GRADUATED FROM EAST GASTON IN 1998 AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE DANCE TEAM AT EG. JERRICA'S FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES HAVE MADE A 20 YEAR COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE THIS SCHOLARSHIP TO CARRY ON JERRICA'S LEGACY OF WHAT TRUE TEAMWORK IS .. LOVE, HARD WORK AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER. THIS RACE IS THE MAIN FUNDRAISER FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF IT.
SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 27TH 2025
5K WALK/RUN KICKS OFF AT 9AM
PACKET PICK UP: RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP FROM 8:00-8:45AM. THE RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 9:00AM.
RUN COURSE: THE 5K RUN COURSE BEGINS AND ENDS AT COMMON GROUND. THIS IS A TRAIL RACE AND MOST OF THE RUN WILL BE ON GRASS/DIRT TRAILS. THE RUN IS VERY BEGINNER FRIENDLY, GREAT FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
TIMING SYSTEM: THE 5K TRAIL RUN WILL BE TIMED USING CHIP TIMING. THE 5K WALK AND 1 MILE FUN RUN WILL NOT BE A TIMED EVENT.
AWARDS AND AGE DIVISIONS: THERE WILL BE AN OVERALL MALE AND OVERALL FEMALE 1ST PLACE WINNER FOR THE 5K RUN.
10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
FREE T-SHIRT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS. SHIRT SIZES: YOUTH: S M L ADULT: S M L XL XXL
LACE UP THOSE SHOES AND COME OUT AND JOIN US!
~I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHEN ME. PHILIPPIANS 4:13~
THE COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL CENTER WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR THEIR 9TH ANNUAL "JJ5K" TRAIL RUN HELD AT COMMON GROUND IN STANLEY, NC. THE RACE SUPPORTS A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF JERRICA JADE HELDERMAN. THE "JJ" STANDS FOR JERRICA JADE. JERRICA PASSED AWAY FROM BREAST CANCER IN 2016. THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL GO TO A SENIOR DANCE TEAM MEMBER AT EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL. JERRICA GRADUATED FROM EAST GASTON IN 1998 AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE DANCE TEAM AT EG. JERRICA'S FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES HAVE MADE A 20 YEAR COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE THIS SCHOLARSHIP TO CARRY ON JERRICA'S LEGACY OF WHAT TRUE TEAMWORK IS .. LOVE, HARD WORK AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER. THIS RACE IS THE MAIN FUNDRAISER FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF IT.
SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 27TH 2025
5K WALK/RUN KICKS OFF AT 9AM
PACKET PICK UP: RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP FROM 8:00-8:45AM. THE RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 9:00AM.
RUN COURSE: THE 5K RUN COURSE BEGINS AND ENDS AT COMMON GROUND. THIS IS A TRAIL RACE AND MOST OF THE RUN WILL BE ON GRASS/DIRT TRAILS. THE RUN IS VERY BEGINNER FRIENDLY, GREAT FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
TIMING SYSTEM: THE 5K TRAIL RUN WILL BE TIMED USING CHIP TIMING. THE 5K WALK AND 1 MILE FUN RUN WILL NOT BE A TIMED EVENT.
AWARDS AND AGE DIVISIONS: THERE WILL BE AN OVERALL MALE AND OVERALL FEMALE 1ST PLACE WINNER FOR THE 5K RUN.
10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
FREE T-SHIRT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS. SHIRT SIZES: YOUTH: S M L ADULT: S M L XL XXL
LACE UP THOSE SHOES AND COME OUT AND JOIN US!
~I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHEN ME. PHILIPPIANS 4:13~
Races
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5k Timed Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
This division is a timed and competitive division. Make sure you pick up your bib and timing device before starting the race. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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5k Walk (Non Timed)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
This is a non competitive division, no bib, no time, just enjoy the event.
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