The Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run offers a 1-mile event taking place on April 10, 2027, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at 955 Scenic Hwy S. The race starts at 8:30 AM with entry fees ranging from $35 to $125. This event accommodates runners and walkers of varying abilities. If you can't travel to the venue, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the distance on your own and contribute to the event's purpose. Whether you're doing a recovery run or introducing a friend to organized racing, this shorter distance format keeps logistics simple while supporting the race's charitable mission.
From the Race Organizer
🏃🏽♀️2nd Annual Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Step at a Time 📅 April 10 📍 Alexander Park | Lawrenceville, GA ⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for a powerful day of movement, remembrance, and community impact. Partnership for Purpose Day honors lives lost and supports families through education, awareness, and prevention. Together, we turn pain into purpose — one step at a time. 💜 Why We Run This event is hosted by The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Hope Dealer Outreach, and created in honor of my son, Marquavies “Qua” Broughton. This community-centered 5K Walk/Run unites families, advocates, survivors, and supporters in the fight against fentanyl and nitazene poisoning. Our mission is to save lives through education, prevention, and community support. This race represents hope, healing, and unity for families impacted by substance use loss. Every registration and donation helps us expand outreach, provide resources, and advocate for safer communities. 🍑 Official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run is an official Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifying event. Participants may use their finish time from this race when registering for the 2027 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, in accordance with Atlanta Track Club qualifying guidelines. The Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race is Atlanta’s iconic Fourth of July tradition and the largest 10K in the world. Registration is open for a limited time, and participants should have their race results ready when registering. 👉 Learn More: https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/peachtree 👉 Register for the Peachtree: https://landing.letsdothis.com/2026-northsideprr-registration?utm_source=qualifying+events&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Peachtree&utm_id=2026Peachtree&utm_term=PeachtreeRoadRace 📅 Event Schedule 7:00 AM – Check-In & Packet Pickup 8:00 AM – Opening Ceremony 8:15 AM - Warm Ups 8:30 AM – 5K Walk/Run Begins 9:30 AM – Awards & Recognition 10:00AM – 1:00 PM – Community Resource Fair • Narcan education • Mental health resources • Youth outreach • Local vendors & partners 🏃♀️ REGISTRATION OPTIONS ✔ In-Person 5K ✔ Virtual 5K (Run anywhere!) ✔ Memorial Yard Sign Option ✔ Fundraiser Registration ✔ Team Registration 🎽 What Your Registration Includes Official Partnership for Purpose race T-shirt (included for all registered participants) Timed 5K Run or non-competitive Community Walk option Eligibility for awards A meaningful race experience rooted in purpose, remembrance, and hope All paces welcome — runners, walkers, families, and first-time participants are encouraged to join us. 🌍 Virtual 5K Option – Run or Walk Anywhere Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of Partnership for Purpose through our Virtual 5K Walk/Run. The Virtual 5K allows participants to complete the 3.1-mile distance from any location during race week while standing in solidarity with families impacted by fentanyl and nitazene poisoning. Whether you walk, run, jog, or use a treadmill, your participation helps extend awareness beyond race day and across communities everywhere. Virtual 5K Details: Complete your 5K anywhere, at your own pace Open to all ages and abilities Not timed and no awards for virtual participants Optional event T-shirt available (shipping or local pickup details provided after registration) 💜 Honor & Remember a Loved One Along the Race Route Not running or able to attend but still want to be part of Partnership for Purpose? We invite you to honor, celebrate, or remember someone special with an Honor & Remember Route Yard Sign. For a $65 contribution, a 2 ft x 2 ft personalized yard sign will be displayed along the official 5K race route on race day—serving as a visible tribute and reminder that every life matters. This option is ideal for those who: Want to remember a loved one who has passed Wish to honor someone impacted by substance poisoning or recovery Cannot participate in the race or commit to a full sponsorship Desire a meaningful way to support the mission Yard signs are displayed on race day only. Messages are subject to approval. Proceeds support the lifesaving work of The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 🎉 Post-Race Celebration & Community Experience Stay after the race and celebrate with us! The post-race experience will include: Music and an uplifting atmosphere Community partners and resource vendors Space for remembrance, reflection, and connection Fellowship with others committed to saving lives This is more than a race — it’s a movement, a memorial, and a mission. 💜 Your support saves lives. Proceeds from this event directly support lifesaving efforts focused on: Drug awareness and prevention education Advocacy and community outreach Family support and healing initiatives Together, we turn pain into purpose — one step, one story, one life at a time. 🏆 Awards Top Overall Male & Female Winners
