Race for Grace 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for a day of fun at the annual "Race for Grace" 5K run/walk at Willowmere Park! Whether you are looking to race for the gold or just looking for a graceful stroll, this event is for you! An event shirt is included in the cost of registration for the 5K.

🎉 Event Details

• Fundraiser: This event is a fundraiser for Grace Preparatory School (GPS).
• School Focus: GPS is a fully accredited, non-denominational Christian School in Stafford, Virginia with a strong focus on the family!
• Family Fun: Our event is fun for the whole family and we will have a bounce house, food trucks, and music.
• Kids Run: Registration for the Kids Run is free, but if a child would like a shirt, those can be purchased for $15 at the link above or at the event (while supplies last).

⏰ Race Start Times

Gates open at 9am

1/2 mile Kids Run at 10am

5K run/walk begins at 10:15am

💵 Registration Fees

• 5K run/walk: $30
• Price Increase: Price will increase by $5 on race morning.
• T-Shirt Guarantee: T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before March 24th.
• Post-March 24: Extra t-shirts will be ordered for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-serve basis.

🏞️ Course Information

This is a mostly paved trail run with minimal hills and a few grassy stretches. The 5K is multiple laps around the course.

🏆 Awards

We award the top 3 men and women overall during our awards ceremony.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.

📝 Race Day Registration

There will be race day registration available. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.

Price will increase on the race morning by $5 for 5K.

🚻 Restrooms

Restrooms are available near the parking lot.

☔ Weather Policy

We will email registered runners if the race is cancelled, but this is highly unlikely. We plan to have the event regardless of weather.

🔗 Registration Link

To register for the Race for Grace, visit this link.