THE MWP COMMUNITY 5K IS HERE 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♂️
Start your morning with purpose at the Minds With Purpose Foundation Community 5K, kicking off the 6th Annual Charity Basketball Tournament!
Join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at O’Connell South Common in Lawrence, MA for a fun, family-friendly 5K that brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members of all fitness levels. Whether you’re chasing a personal record, walking with friends, or simply supporting a great cause, everyone is welcome.
After crossing the finish line, stay and enjoy a full day of community celebration featuring:
🏀 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament
🎶 Live performances
🍴 Food vendors
🛍️ Local vendors
🎨 Art & community experiences
💪 Wellness activities
🎁 Giveaways
🚗 Mini Car Show
And more!
📍 O’Connell South Common, Lawrence, MA
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 5K Start: 8:00 AM
All proceeds support the Minds With Purpose Foundation and help fund upcoming Fall/Winter youth programming, leadership development, wellness initiatives, and community impact efforts.
Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step helps create opportunities for the next generation. Register today and be part of something bigger than the finish line. 💙
Aug 23, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Lawrence.
Learn more about the host city, Lawrence.
Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 89,000 (2020).
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