GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

🎉 Event Overview

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!

🏃‍♂️ Race Options

• 5K (SOLO): Pre-registration fee: $30
• 5K (SOLO): Race day registration fee: $35
• 5K (SOLO): Participants will complete 5 (.62 loops) for 3.1 miles solo.

👥 5K (2-5 Person Relay)

• Relay Fee: Pre-registration fee: $25 per person
• Relay Fee: Race day registration fee: $30 per person
• Relay Details: 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 coworker!
• Team Name: Create a fun team name when you register and invite others to join your team! (2 person minimum)

💪 5K (Ruck)

• Ruck Fee: Pre-registration fee: $30
• Ruck Fee: Race day registration fee: $35
• Ruck Details: 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)

• Relay Fee: Pre-registration fee: $25 per person
• Relay Fee: Race day registration fee: $30 per person
• Relay Details: Your team will complete 5 laps (.62) for a total 3.1 with any lap combination while wearing a weighted vest.
• Team Name: Create a fun team name when you register and invite others to join your team! (2 person minimum)

🎽 Participant Perks

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

• 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 & 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 after school

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

🌐 Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit GCA Charge Ahead 5K.