Christian Heritage Academy Announces Train Up 5K and Fun Run plus Groundbreaking Ceremony

Christian Heritage Academy (CHA) invites the North Shore community to celebrate a historic milestone at the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for its brand-new Activity Center. The official first turn of the soil will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00-10:30 AM on the school’s campus at 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL.

The brief ceremony and prayer of dedication will bring together students, families, faculty, alumni, and friends to mark a major step forward for the school community. The groundbreaking comes in conjunction with CHA’s "Train Up" Capital Campaign, which reached a major milestone of $9.6 million (80% of its $12 million goal) on June 1, 2026. Initial construction preparation will begin on site this fall, with construction beginning in earnest in the spring of 2027.

The community celebration begins earlier in the morning with the Train Up 5K and Fun Run, open to third graders through adults, kicking off at 8:00 AM. This family-friendly event features a 5K race, a 1-Mile Fun Run, and two dashes for younger children (a 50-yard and a quarter-mile dash). Attendees can also explore a sponsor and activity village. Donuts, coffee, cider, and hot chocolate will be available for sale before the 10:00 AM groundbreaking.

The three-year, $12 million Train Up Campaign eliminates the school’s current debt, covers the annual Lion Fund, and provides new space for student physical education and athletics. Strategically placed at the center of campus, the new facility will feature telescopic seating and a retractable divider, creating a versatile space capable of hosting two full-court basketball games or four tournament-style volleyball games simultaneously.

All neighbors, civic leaders, and local families are welcome to attend both the races and the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate this exciting new chapter. For more information about the event or the campaign, please visit the official campaign page at christianheritage.org/trainup.