Community Pentecostal Center would like for you to join them for their 11th annual Trail Run 5k. "JJ5k" The Community Pentecostal Center would like for you to join them for their 9th annual "JJ5k" Trail Run held at Common Ground in Stanley, NC. The race supports a $2,000 scholarship in memory of Jerrica Jade Helderman. The "JJ" stands for Jerrica Jade. Jerrica passed away from breast cancer in 2016. This scholarship will go to a senior dance team member at East Gaston High School. Jerrica graduated from East Gaston in 1998 and was a member of the Dance Team at EG. Jerrica's friends and teammates have made a 20 year commitment to continue this scholarship to carry on Jerrica's legacy of what true teamwork is .. love, hard work and supporting each other. This race is the main fundraiser for this scholarship. Thank you for being a part of it. Saturday: September 26th 2026 5k walk/run kicks off at 9am Packet Pick Up: Race day registration and packet pickup from 8:00-8:45am. The race begins promptly at 9:00am. Run Course: The 5k Run course begins and ends at Common Ground. This is a trail race and most of the run will be on grass/dirt trails. The run is very beginner friendly, great for both adults and children. Timing System: The 5k trail run will be timed using chip timing. The 5k walk and 1 mile Fun Run will not be a timed event. Awards and Age Divisions: There will be an overall male and overall female 1st place winner for the 5K run. 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Free t-shirt included with registration for all events. Shirt sizes: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL XXL Lace up those shoes and come out and join us! ~I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Philippians 4:13~
Course & Travel Notes
The JJ5K takes place in Stanley, North Carolina on September 26, 2026, with the race starting at 9:00 AM, giving you over an hour and a half between sunrise at 7:15 AM and the start. The venue sits at 869 feet elevation, so plan your training accordingly if you're coming from a lower altitude. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 12.4 miles from the race location, making it the most convenient arrival point for most travelers. Expect typical late September weather with highs around 84°F and lows near 63°F, though there's about a 23% chance of measurable rain, so pack accordingly.
⛰️ 869 ft elevation☀️ Typically 84°F / 63°F · 23% chance of rain✈️ Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 12.4 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Stanley, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
“JJ5K” 2026 — Stanley, NC takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Stanley, North Carolina.
Where is “JJ5K” 2026 — Stanley, NC held?
“JJ5K” 2026 — Stanley, NC is held at 5481 Hickory Grove Rd in Stanley, North Carolina.
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