RUNGANDA 2024

5K, 1-mile Fun Run, and Jerry Can Relay

Welcome to the 7th Annual Runganda! We will have a 5K, 1-mile Fun Run, and we are excited to announce the addition of a Jerry Can Relay (each team will carry the 42 lb Jerry Can a mile OR a relay team can opt for doing the full 5K)!

Runganda brings together the St. Louis, MO community to support a rural village in Kawete, Uganda. Runganda was inspired by students attending Christ Community Lutheran School-Uganda in Kawete, Uganda. Some of these students have to walk/run up to four miles one way to get to school. The addition of the Jerry Can Relay brings Ugandan culture to the U.S. The people of Kawete must bring their Jerry Cans every day to the well to fill them with water and carry them home to have water to drink, cook with, do laundry, etc. If you are brave, get a team together for the Jerry Can Relay!

All proceeds will go to Christ Community International, an organization focused on “Expressing God's Love Through Service." Christ Community International has supported this community since 2013 through educational, spiritual, and medical means. Our most recent adventure has been the construction of a high school for students in the community. Proceeds from this race will help Christ Community International continue to build a brighter future for these students!

Registration fees

5K (9:00am)

Price changes in 22 days 6 hours

Timed 5K Run
1. $40.00
  
  Now registering Sep 4 – Oct 18
  
  Register for 5K (9:00am)
2. $50.00
  
  Oct 19 – Oct 29

1 Mile Fun Run (10:00am)

Price changes in 22 days 6 hours

Untimed 1 mile fun run/walk
1. $40.00
  
  Now registering Sep 4 – Oct 18
  
  Register for 1 Mile Fun Run (10:00am)
2. $50.00
  
  Oct 19 – Oct 29

Jerry Can Relay (10:45am)

Price changes in 22 days 6 hours

The Jerry Can Relay will be up to a 4-person relay team. Each team will run/walk a total of a mile or 5K (their choice) with a Jerry can be provided by Christ Community International. The Jerry Can will be filled with 5 Gallons (42 lbs) of water. Time results end when the last person of each team crosses the finish line. Each team will sign up for the race as a single entry but will be responsible for forming their own teams. The Jerry Can can be carried in any position desired but no straps or alternative methods/additions to the can will be permitted. All age athletes are welcome!
1. $40.00
  
  per relay member
  
  Now registering Sep 4 – Oct 18
  
  Register for Jerry Can Relay (10:45am)
2. $50.00
  
  per relay member
  
  Oct 19 – Oct 29

Packet Pickup Information

Packet pickup will be available at Christ Community Lutheran School (110 W Woodbine Ave, 63112) during the following times:
Thursday, 10/31 - 3:15pm-6:00pm
Friday, 11/1 - 3:15pm-6:00pm

Award Information

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19 to 34, 35 to 49, 50 & Over.

The top Jerry Can Relay Team will receive a decorated Ugandan Jerry Can as an award as well.

Contact information

Event contact: Stephen Bernau
Email: sbernau@ccls-stlouis.org
Phone: 507-995-6082