Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run!

🏃🏽‍♀️ 2nd Annual Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run & DA QUA WAY Car Show

Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Step. One Story. One Life at a Time.

📅 Saturday, April 10, 2027
📍 Alexander Park | Lawrenceville, Georgia
🏁 5K Start: 8:00 AM

Presented by The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc.
In Partnership with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office
This is more than a 5K. It is a movement. A memorial. A mission to save lives.

Join The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, for the 2nd Annual Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run  — a powerful community event bringing together movement, remembrance, prevention, awareness, families, the automotive community, and public safety around one shared mission:

WE SAVE LIVES.💜 WHY WE WALK. WHY WE RUN. WHY WE REMEMBER.

Partnership for Purpose was created in honor and memory of Marquavies “Qua” Broughton and the countless lives impacted by substance use, counterfeit pills, fentanyl, nitazenes, and other emerging drug threats.

Together, The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc. and the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office are bringing families, survivors, people in recovery, advocates, first responders, law enforcement, community leaders, businesses, car enthusiasts, and supporters together for a day rooted in prevention, remembrance, education, and action.

Every step represents a life.

Every name represents a story.

Every conversation creates an opportunity to save a life.

Through education, prevention, awareness, advocacy, naloxone access, and connection to resources, Partnership for Purpose demonstrates what can happen when community and public safety come together with a shared commitment to saving lives.

Whether you run, walk, bring your car, join a team, honor a loved one, volunteer, sponsor, or simply come out to support the mission, there is a place for you at Partnership for Purpose.

🍑 PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFYING EVENT
The Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run is a qualifying event for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.

Eligible participants may use their official finish time when registering for the 2027 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, subject to Atlanta Track Club qualifying requirements.

⏰ EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM — Check-In & Packet Pickup Begins
7:30 AM — Opening Ceremony & Welcome
7:45 AM — Group Warm-Up
8:00 AM — 🏁 5K Walk/Run Begins
9:00 AM — Awards & Recognition
10:00 AM — Resource Fair
12:00 PM — Event Concludes

🏃🏽‍♀️ 5K REGISTRATION OPTIONS
✔ In-Person Timed 5K
✔ Community Walk
✔ Virtual 5K — Participate From Anywhere
✔ Team Registration
✔ Fundraiser Registration
✔ Honor & Remember Memorial Yard Sign

All ages, abilities, and fitness levels are welcome. Run for a personal best, walk in memory of someone you love, or gather your family and friends and complete the course together.

🎽 YOUR 5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• Official Partnership for Purpose race T-shirt
• Professionally timed 5K option
• Non-competitive Community Walk option
• Eligibility for race awards for qualifying participants
• A meaningful race experience centered on purpose, remembrance, hope, and saving lives

🌍 VIRTUAL 5K — TAKE THE PURPOSE WITH YOU
Can't join us in person? You can still be part of Partnership for Purpose from anywhere.

Complete your 3.1 miles during race week in your neighborhood, at a park, on a trail, or on a treadmill.

Walk it. Run it. Jog it.

Do it DA QUA WAY — with purpose. Please visit the foundation website to take DAQUAWAY Pledge.
The Virtual 5K is open to all ages and abilities and allows supporters outside of Gwinnett County and Georgia to stand with families and help spread awareness.

💜 HONOR & REMEMBER A LOVED ONE ALONG THE RACE ROUTE
Every life has a story, and every name deserves to be remembered.

For a $65 contribution, families and supporters can purchase a personalized 2 ft. x 2 ft. Honor & Remember Yard Sign that will be displayed along the official 5K route.

Signs may honor:

• A loved one whose life was lost
• Someone impacted by substance poisoning
• A person in recovery
• A survivor
• An advocate
• Someone whose story deserves to be seen

You do not have to participate in the 5K to purchase a sign.

As participants travel along the course, these tributes remind us why we walk, why we run, and why this work must continue.

Every Life Matters. Every Story Matters.
💜 YOUR SUPPORT SAVES LIVES
Every race registration, car show entry, donation, fundraiser, memorial sign, vendor registration, and sponsorship helps support the lifesaving work of The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc.

Proceeds help support:

• Drug awareness and prevention education
• Naloxone education and distribution
• Counterfeit pill awareness
• Fentanyl and nitazene education
• Youth prevention initiatives
• Advocacy and community outreach
• Family support and healing initiatives
• Connections to treatment and recovery resources

One race can start a conversation.

One car can bring someone to the event.

One conversation can change a decision.

One decision can save a life.
💜 WALK FOR SOMEONE.
🏃🏽‍♀️ RUN FOR SOMEONE.
🚘 PULL UP FOR A PURPOSE.
💜 REMEMBER SOMEONE.
❤️ HELP SAVE SOMEONE.

2nd Annual Partnership for Purpose 5K Walk/Run 
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Alexander Park | Lawrenceville, Georgia
5K Starts at 8:00 AM

Presented by The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc.
In Partnership with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office
Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Step. One Story. One Life at a Time.

WE SAVE LIVES.

 
🏆 Awards

Top Overall Male & Female Winners
Top 3 Male & Female in Each Age Group:

10–14
15–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70–74
75–80
81+

Awards will not be mailed. Participants who must leave early should collect their award from the awards table prior to departure.

PRICING SCHEDULE:

Description                                        Registration Dates                                 Prices                                       

Early Bird Registration                        

May 1st - February 28th
 $35 (T-Shirt included)

Regular Registration                             

March 1st-April 1st                                 $45 (T-Shirt included)

Late Registration (On-site)                  

April 11th                                                $45 (T-Shirt not guaranteed)

Virtual 5K registration options are available at a reduced rate and include both shirt and no-shirt options.

*Registrations after April 1st will receive Race t-shirts while supplies last.

COURSE: 

This 5K course, beginning and ending at Alexander Park Lawrenceville GA, is a USATF certified route (GA20038WC). 

 

📲 Share Your Why

Help us spread the message. Share your race day or virtual 5K photos and videos and tag us!

Use our official hashtags

#PartnershipForPurpose
#SavingOneLifeAtATime
#TurningPainIntoPurpose #DaQuaWay
#QuaLegacy
#Virtual5KForPurpose

Tag @MBBFoundationInc to be featured.

💰 FUNDRAISING SECTION
Help us make a bigger impact by becoming a fundraiser!

✔ Create your personal fundraising page
✔ Set a goal
✔ Share your story
✔ Ask friends & family to support you

Your support helps:
• Expand overdose prevention education
• Support grieving families
• Fund youth awareness programs
• Advocate for policy change

 🤝 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
We proudly partner with community leaders, healthcare organizations, and businesses committed to saving lives.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
📧 [email protected]

🙌 VOLUNTEER WITH US
Want to help make this event successful?
We need volunteers for:
• Registration
• Water stations
• Setup & breakdown
• Community outreach

Sign up on our volunteer form! Volunteer Today

🔹 FAQ SECTION

Will I receive a T-shirt?
Yes! Registered participants receive an official race shirt.

Is this family friendly?
Absolutely! All ages are welcome.

Can I walk instead of run?
Yes! Walkers are encouraged.

What if I can’t attend?
Join our Virtual 5K or donate to support the cause.

Where do proceeds go?
All proceeds benefit The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation Inc.