"JJ5K"
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- 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 an inspiring day of community spirit and athleticism at the 11th Annual "JJ5K" Trail Run on Saturday, September 26th, 2026! This exciting event takes place at Common Ground in Stanley, Gaston, and features a scenic 5K run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Each step taken in this race not only promotes fitness but also honors the memory of Jerrica Jade Helderman, a beloved member of the East Gaston High School dance team who passed away from breast cancer.
Join us as we come together to support a $2,000 scholarship in her name, ensuring her legacy of teamwork, love, and hard work continues to inspire future generations. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with registration and packet pickup from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Participants will enjoy a beginner-friendly trail course primarily on grass and dirt, with chip timing for the 5K run. Plus, all registered runners will receive a free T-shirt! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Lace up your shoes and be part of this uplifting event!
Join us as we come together to support a $2,000 scholarship in her name, ensuring her legacy of teamwork, love, and hard work continues to inspire future generations. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with registration and packet pickup from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Participants will enjoy a beginner-friendly trail course primarily on grass and dirt, with chip timing for the 5K run. Plus, all registered runners will receive a free T-shirt! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Lace up your shoes and be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL CENTER WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR THEIR 11TH 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 26TH 2026
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 26TH 2026
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 26th September 2026 (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 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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5k Walk (Non Timed)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
This is a non competitive division, no bib, no time, just enjoy the event.
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5481 Hickory Grove Rd, Stanley, 28164, NC, United States
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