
From the Organizer
Sign up to participate in the annual Run With Purpose to support Traumatic Injury survivors and their families, presented by ProjectOne45. This event will offer a 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk route as well as a 1.6K (1 mile) route. Bib pick-up will be in front of the route at 7:00 am on the day of the race. Register by March 8th to secure your race day t-shirt. A limited supply of race-day t-shirts will be available for those who register after March 8th or register on race day. There will also be a day of registration booth available for those who want to register the morning of the race.
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Virtual Race Option
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere! Register for the virtual race and complete your run or walk on your own time. You’ll still receive an official race T-shirt mailed directly to your address — just make sure to register by February 14, 2026 to guarantee your shirt.
Please note: Virtual registration fees are slightly higher to cover shipping costs. Finisher medals and top awards are not provided for the virtual option.
DonutNV
We’re thrilled to announce that DonutNV will be on-site serving up their delicious, hot mini donuts and refreshing drinks! Carbo-load before the race or treat yourself after the race (you’ve earned it!) — and feel extra good knowing that a portion of all proceeds will go toward supporting trauma survivors. Run hard, eat sweet, and make an impact!
Support the mission and wear the impact.
Our nonprofit shirts will be available for $20. Every shirt helps fund programs that directly support trauma survivors and their families on the road to recovery. Click on Store on the left hand side and order your T-shirt Today!
When you wear it, you’re not just representing a cause — you’re helping move it forward!
Project One45
Project One45 is a non-profit based in the Gainesville, FL area whose mission is to support those who have survived traumatic injuries and their families while they are on the road to recovery. Proceeds from this race will go to providing rehab support and other costs related to the recovery of trauma survivors. Please contact us at Projectone45inc@gmail.com if you have any questions! Please visit our website at WWW.ProjectOne45.Org for more details about our mission.
Early Registration - 01/01-01/31 - 5k price: $35, 1-mile price: $20 - t-shirt and medal included
Standard Registration - 02/01-02/28 - 5k price: $40, 1-mile price: $25 - t-shirt included (T-shirts are not guaranteed AFTER March 8th)
Late Registration - 03/01-03/28 - 5k price: $45, 1-mile price: $30 - (Limited supply of shirts and medals.)
*No refunds
We look forward to seeing you out there!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville 11 Wnw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,608
as of 2023
Elevation
85 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run With Purpose, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run With Purpose
Mar 27, 2027