# Event Details - **Event Name**: Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We’re excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day. And this year… we’re taking it to the next level. Yes, it’s still a color-filled, high-energy experience—but now it’s also a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier 5K. So whether you’re coming to run fast or just get covered in color, we’ve got you. Race day registration will be available for $40 (ages 10 and up) 💛 WHO WE ARE Because One Matters exists to serve, love, and equip children and youth impacted by foster care. We’re not just providing resources — we’re investing in future doctors, teachers, leaders, and world-changers. 💪✨ Learn more or get involved: www.becauseonematters.org 🏃‍♀️ THE RUN This year’s event includes a certified 5K (Peachtree Road Race Qualifier) along with our signature color run experience. Whether you’re chasing a qualifying time or just here for the fun, you’ll move through color stations that make this race unlike any other. We’ll kick things off with a high-energy warm-up and end with a celebration you won’t want to miss. 🚗 NEW THIS YEAR We’re partnering with Beyond the Ribbon to bring some of the coolest cars around for a fabulous car show. Trust us—you’ll want to make time to check these out. 🎪 FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE Not running? No problem—come for the fun and stay for the experience. Enjoy: 🎈 Bounce House 🎨 Face Painting & Balloon Twisting 🎧 Live DJ 🎁 Raffles & Giveaways 🍧 Snacks & Refreshments 🚗 Car Show 🛍️ Local Vendors 🎉 And More Fun for the Whole Family 🏃‍♂️ REGISTRATION INFO Early bird: $25 per person 60 days out: $30 per person 30 days out: $35 per person 👧 Kids 9 & under: FREE for both the 5k and 1 mile (automatically applied at checkout) 👯‍♀️ Teams of 5 or more: $20 per person Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors—this is a day to connect, have fun, and make an impact together. 👕 WHAT TO WEAR Each registered participant will receive a white t-shirt—perfect for showing off those color splashes. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and consider: 🕶️ Sunglasses 🧣 Bandana 📱 Phone protection (plastic bag or case) 🧺 WHAT TO BRING ✔️ Towel or change of clothes ❌ Leave valuables at home 📱 Bring a way to protect your phone—the color will get everywhere 🎨 THE COURSE Each color station brings a new burst of color and energy. Run it, walk it, dance through it—just don’t leave clean. This is your chance to have fun while supporting something that truly matters. Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready for a day full of energy, connection, and purpose. We’re taking it to the next level—and we can’t wait to see you at the finish line. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrenceville/because-one-matters-4th-annual-5k-color-run-and-1-mile-dash/200030089737114 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, art, fine-arts, kids, car-shows, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 25 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lawrenceville - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - **lat**: 33.91901 - **long**: -83.98875 - **full address**: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW,Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/234b88f93cba7d39705a98daef8be0096ee09fdaa059f5d6597fff007e68aadb-rimg-w720-h960-dcffffff-gmir?v=1779371353 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash being held? - **A:** Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW,Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash? - **A:** Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash is organized by Because One Matters. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Because One Matters 4th Annual 5K Color Run & 1 Mile Dash is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawrenceville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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