Heart of a Lion 5k @ 3146 S Golden Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States on 26 April 2025

Run for our School!
This 5k walk/run helps the GDA Parent Teacher Fellowship fund projects like: 

Classroom Improvement Initiatives

Playground Equipment Enhancements

New Family Welcome Materials

Painting/Interior Design Projects

Landscaping/Exterior Updates

… and so much more!!!

Gloria Deo Academy is a thriving Pre-K – 12th grade school serving hundreds of students and families in the greater Springfield area. Because of their emphasis on Christ-like character, a college-style learning environment (2-3 days in the classroom and 2-3 at home), and training up the next generation of leaders and communicators, we believe this school makes a direct impact on the future of our community.

This 5K run/walk is hosted by the GDA Parent Teacher Fellowship, which is the parent led school improvement organization of the school. We are so excited to support our students by supporting the development of their learning environment and we are THANKFUL FOR YOU, our 5K runners and walkers, sponsors, volunteers and guests, who have made these amazing school improvements possible!

Please spread the word about this incredible fundraising 5K event! We’d love to see you and your friends/family there for a beautiful spring morning 5k!

Please stay for the Party! 
At the conclusion of the race we will have a GDA party in the gym! All are welcome. Light & healthy snacks & fruit-infused water will be served and we’ll give awards to the top runners from the following categories:

Overall Winners: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place All Over 50: 1st placeMen & Women’s 26-49: 1st place in each divisionMen & Women’s 18-25: 1st place in each divisionMen & Women’s 12-17: 1st place in each divisionAll 7-11: 1st place
We can’t wait to see you there!!