GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Event Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: 3539 Alamance Rd, Burlington, NC
• Website: GCA Charge Ahead 5K Race Page
• Registration Deadline: April 11, 2026, to guarantee t-shirt

Race 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!

Options Available

5K (SOLO)

• Pre-registration fee: $30
• Race day registration fee: $35
• Course: Participants will complete 5 (.62 loops) for 3.1 miles solo.
• Awards: Overall top finishers and age group awards available.

5K (2-5 PERSON RELAY)

• Pre-registration fee: $25 per person
• Race day registration fee: $30 per person
• Course: Your team will complete 5 laps (.62) for a total of 3.1 with any lap combination. Run a lap and switch with your mom, cousin or co-worker!
• Team Registration: 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
• Course: Participants will complete 5 (.62 loops) for 3.1 miles solo while wearing a weighted vest.
• Awards: Overall top male and female in this category.

Race Experience

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

Awards Overview

• 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

Packet Pickup and Registration

Packet Pickup/In person registration: TBA

Race Day: Saturday, April 25th, 7-8 AM - Packet Pickup/Late Registration - The Lamb's Chapel, Airport Campus - 3539 Alamance Rd. Burlington

Race Day Schedule of Events

• 7-8 AM: Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration
• 8:30 AM: Race Begins
• 9:45 AM: Approximate Awards