Break every chain

🏃 Break Every Chain 5K

A New Year. New Beginnings. Broken Chains.

Begin 2027 with purpose at the inaugural Break Every Chain 5K in beautiful Cordele, Georgia!

Whether you’re chasing a new personal record, competing for an age-group award, or simply looking for a meaningful way to start the new year, we’d love to have you join us.

⭐ Race Highlights

⏱️ Professionally Chip Timed
Official chip timing by Hardy Race Timing Services.

🏃 Fast, Mostly Flat Course
A fast, mostly flat course that’s perfect for runners looking to begin the new year with a new personal record (PR) while welcoming walkers and runners of all experience levels.

🏅 Competitive Awards

Overall Awards

Overall Male Champion
Overall Female Champion
Masters Male Champion (40+)
Masters Female Champion (40+)
Age Group Awards

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in every male and female age division.
👕 Official Race Shirt
Participants registered by the shirt deadline are guaranteed an official Break Every Chain 5K race shirt.

❤️ Run for Something Bigger
Every registration supports the mission of Homeless to Hopeful Corp., helping bring hope through mental health awareness, addiction recovery, homelessness outreach, and foster care initiatives.

Why We Run

The Break Every Chain 5K was inspired by the life of my brother, Julius Justin Burns.

Justin struggled with mental health challenges and addiction for many years. His journey was filled with battles that many people never saw, but his life continues to inspire our mission every single day.

Today, Justin rests in Jesus, and his legacy lives on through every person who chooses hope over despair, healing over hopelessness, and compassion over judgment.

This race exists because we believe every person has value, every life matters, and no one should have to face life’s struggles alone.

As we begin a new year together, we celebrate new beginnings. Whether you’re breaking a personal record, breaking free from addiction, overcoming depression, finding hope after loss, or simply taking the next step forward in life, every mile represents the possibility of a new chapter.

Thank you for choosing to be part of this journey. By joining us, you’re helping build a community that believes hope is stronger than hopelessness and that, together, we can help break every chain.

Start the New Year with purpose.
Break a personal record.
Break a chain.