GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Burlington, NC; 3539 Alamance Rd, The Lambs Chapel, Airport Campus, 27215
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Faith & Community
Family Friendly

Great for: families

Perks & features

Awards
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $34.00
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 9:07 AM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K - 2-5 person relay
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $29.00
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 10:17 AM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K - Ruck
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $34.00
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 10:17 AM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

From the organizer

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.

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

*** Participants must be registered by April 11th 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

Packet Pickup/In person registration:

TBA

RACE DAY Saturday, April 25th, 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