
Step Into Purpose 5k is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Mansfield, TX.
From the Organizer
Every child deserves to come home to a parent who is present, hopeful, and equipped to build a better future.
Unfortunately, incarceration often leaves behind more than a prison sentence. It leaves fractured families, emotional wounds, and children longing for stability. While many organizations focus on helping individuals find employment after incarceration, Prison to Purpose believes lasting transformation requires something deeper.
We exist to help justice-involved individuals retrain their minds, realize their purpose, and become the fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, and neighbors their families and communities need them to be. Through our curriculum-based program, participants receive workforce readiness training, mentorship, emotional wellness support, parenting education, financial literacy, and life skills designed to foster lasting personal growth and family restoration.
Our goal is simple but profound: to help break cycles of incarceration by strengthening the people and families most affected by it.
Host City
Population
75,398
as of 2023
City Elevation
629 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Step Into Purpose 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
109
Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Mansfield than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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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.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
Step Into Purpose 5k
Oct 31, 2026