Race for Grace 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event 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.

🎓 Purpose of the Event

This event is a fundraiser for Grace Preparatory School (GPS). GPS is a fully accredited, non-denominational Christian School in Stafford, Virginia with a strong focus on the family! Our event is fun for the whole family and we will have a bounce house, food trucks, and music.

• Kids Run Registration: Free for children.
• Shirt Purchase: Kids can buy shirts for $15 at the link above or at the event (while supplies last).

⏰ Race Start Times

• Gates Open: 9am
• Kids Run: 10am
• 5K Start: 10:15am

💵 Registration Fees

5K run/walk - $30

• Price Increase: Will increase by $5 on race morning.
• T-Shirt Guarantee: Guaranteed for runners registered before March 24th.
• Extra T-Shirts: Ordered for late registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kids Run t-shirts are in youth sizes.

🏞️ Course Details

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 registrants.

• Price Increase: Will increase on race morning by $5 for 5K.

🚻 Restroom Facilities

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.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit: Race for Grace 2025