Earth Day Challenge

We run for cookies, cocoa & career tech!

All proceeds benefit Buford High School's Career & Technical Education students and programs.

This run is an official Atlanta Journal/Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.

Race t-shirts guaranteed to all racers registered by February 5, 2027.

2027 Cookies & Cocoa Packet Pick-Up

Friday, February 26th - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Buford High School Cafeteria/Commons Area

Please enter through the doors near the outdoor pavilion.

PACKET PICK- MAP

Buford High School Address: 2455 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518

Virtual runners can also pick-up t-shirts at this time.

Saturday, February 27th (RACE DAY) - 7:30am - 8:45am

Parking Lot of Philip Beard Stadium

2440 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518

Everyday in East Africa, women and children walk an average of 5 kilometers to retrieve water for their families that is often unclean and unsafe for human use. Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K event is focused on bringing awareness that Safe, Clean Water IS a solvable problem. Race headliner, Skylar Gwin, and his father, Paul, will be leading the wheelchair & stroller accessible "Walk & Roll" event as a testimony to the fact that EVERYONE can be part of the clean water solution, no matter their age or abilities.

All funds raised through this event are used to provide sustainable water filters for vulnerable families in Kenya. This designation most often applies to those with limited means who have young children, elderly, physically disabled, or chronically ill family members. These populations are most susceptible to water-born illnesses.

This event is a 5K Run/Walk or 1/2 Mile Walk & Roll event for the WHOLE FAMILY!! Come join the FUN as we raise money for SAFE, CLEAN WATER!

Race Details:

• Sign-in at park will begin at 7:15 am

• Events will begin at 8:00 am (with staggered start times by event)

• Registration includes t-shirt for participant, raffle ticket and post race drinks & snacks

• 5K Race is a Certified Peachtree Qualifier

• "Walk & Roll" event is held on an accessible, paved, 1/2 mile loop.

• Registration for the "Walk & Roll" includes a free 'buddy' for the primary participant, no extra registration fee is needed. Race t-shirt for the 'buddy' is an optional purchase.

Awards: 5K Race Medals for Top 3 Timed Finishers in each age/gender category (5K). 5K Race Trophies will be awarded for Overall Top 3 Finishers - Men and Top 3 Finishers - Women. 5KMedal ceremony & photobooth opportunity with Paul & Skylar will take place after all events have finished.

"Walk & Roll" event will not be timed but all registrants will receive participation medals in a special awards ceremony.

Join us for this amazing event and make an "IMPACT BEYOND THE FINISH LINE"!!

Navigate Recovery Gwinnett's 12th Annual 5K Run and Walk for Recovery

Please join us for this opportunity to celebrate recovery wellness and raise awareness.

Welcome to the recovery community, family members, providers, and recovery allies who play such an important role in recovery! Join us for this day of fun and collaboration. We are so grateful for your help!

All proceeds and fundraising efforts help us continue our mission to serve families impacted by addiction, connecting them to the resources they need and removing barriers that prevent them from getting and staying well.

Please check out our website for more about what we do! navigaterecoverygwinnett.org

Event details and schedule

Where: Coolray Field

2500 Buford Dr,

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Schedule

7:00 am - 7:45 am Check-In and On-site Registration

8:00 am Run and Walk for Recovery

9:30 -Post Walk Awards /Celebration

VIRTUAL 5K RUN - September

PACKET PICK UP: Thursday, 9/17 10 am to 6 pm or Friday, 9/18 10 am-3:00 pm at 52 Gwinnett Drive, St. A

RUNNING VIRTUAL: Run from anywhere in the world, alone or with your team. Pricing includes mailing your T-shirt.

Celebration/In Honor of Signage: Celebrate the recovery of someone or honor someone you have lost. This signage will be created for you and placed in a prominant position on the run course. We will need your important dates and a photo of your loved one. You can pick up your sign after the 5k or we will use it year after year.

To order your sign, contact [email protected] with any sign questions.

Sponsorship: If you would like to be one of our valued Navigate Recovery Gwinnett 5K Sponsors or an exhibitor please email [email protected] or call 678-743-1808 Press 6.

See more at: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org/5k