Purple 5K

A Benefit for Spare Change for Real Change

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The Purple 5K run continues to grow as it empowers the community to be actively involved in the fight against homelessness, poverty, and addiction in our city. On the morning of April 24, 2022, we will host the 11th annual Purple 5K. This fun run/walk starts and ends on the streets below Skypoint. The route is designed to take participants on a tour of our downtown, the hospital corridor, and surrounding neighborhoods. The 2019 Purple 5K brought nearly 700 participants to our downtown in support of the Spare Change for Real Change grant program. Funds have been used to aid the MAAP (Motivated Addiction Alternative Program) — a collaborative program intended to move people from addiction and cyclical negative behavior through a continuum of assistance and treatment, designed to give people the hope and motivation needed for recovery and transformation.

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Over the last 10 years, this event has grown such that, as of this year, the Spare Change for Real Change program has raised over $130,000 that has been put towards work to alleviate homelessness through education, housing, social services, treatment/rehabilitation, and re-integration.

SHIRT DEADLINE: To guarantee you have a shirt ON race day- Please Register by April 15, 2022.

PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 9am to 4pm and Friday, April 22, 2022, 9am to 4pm. Located at the DBA office (116 N. 29th St.)

CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE? Yes! Young or old, fast or slow – we encourage participants of all ages and ability levels.

 


Consider sponsoring this event and cause, even the smallest things make the biggest difference. Click for Sponsorship Opportunities 

In 2019 Purple 5K brought nearly 700 participants to our downtown and raised funds for Spare Change for Real Change grant program. Over the last 10 years, this event has grown such that, as of this year, the Spare Chance for Real Change program has granted over $80,000 to local organizations that work to alleviate homelessness through education, housing, social services, treatment/rehabilitation, and re-integration. 

This event needs a large amount of day of volunteers to make it safe and successful. if you are available to lend a hand for a couple hours. Click HERE to view volunteer opportunities or please email info@downtownbillings.com!

Thank you to our Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Posted on: April 24, 2022

NADC: May Day Giveaway

Join us on May 1st in Grandview Park for a day full of healthy activities, information, resources, and giveaways! We will be giving away children’s clothing (courtesy of the Children’s Place and other essential supplies (diapers, cleaning products, booster seats, hygiene products, and more!)

Register here to sign up for the 5K Fun Run or 2 Mile Walk (the first 45 will receive a T-shirt)

  • Posted on: May 1, 2021

Virtual Purple 5K

A Benefit for Spare Change for Real Change

Downtown’s nonprofit education, awareness, and granting program that works to end the cycles of homelessness, poverty, and addiction in Billings.

Sign Up Volunteer

In 2019  the Purple 5K brought nearly 700 participants to downtown in support of Spare Change for Real Change. Funds from this event have been used to aid the MAAP (Motivated Addiction Alternative Program) — a collaborative program intended to move people from addiction and cyclical negative behavior through a continuum of assistance and treatment, designed to give people the hope and motivation needed for recovery and transformation.

Over the last 10 years, this event has grown such that, as of this year, the Spare Change for Real Change program has raised over $130,000 that has been put towards work to alleviate homelessness through education, housing, social services, treatment/rehabilitation, and re-integration.

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Our annual spring Purple 5K run was postponed due to COVID-19 public health safety recommendations. Much like the rest of the events in 2020 the reschedule date has felt elusive, almost as elusive as the ultimate social distance champion himself, Bigfoot! In the interest of public safety, the decision was made to change the Purple 5K to a VIRTUAL format to continue to empower our community to be actively involved in the fight against homelessness, poverty, and addiction in our city. The DBA is following risk mitigation strategies outlined by the CDC in an effort to prevent further community transmission. Don’t worry, this beloved event will be just as fun while we can maintain safety at a social distance! If you have already registered, your registration will be upheld for the rescheduled event.

We encourage you to take lots of pictures and post to social media platforms with the hashtag #purple5k in order to stay SOCIAL while remaining DISTANT. Stay safe, and we will see your pictures posted on September 26, 2020!

Sign Up 
$35

CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE?

Yes! Young or old, fast or slow – we encourage participants of all ages and ability levels.


Pick up your race swag bag that includes the super soft race shirt you’ve all grown to love along with other fun swag; Thursday, September 24, 2020 or Friday, September 25, 2020 @ 9am-4pm at the DBA Office (116 N 29th St., Ste A).
A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anytime and anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill. Participants in virtual races still receive their Swag Bags and T-Shirts while raising money for charity. We encourage you to take lots of pictures and post to social media platforms using the hashtag #purple5k in order to stay SOCIAL while remaining DISTANT.

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  • Posted on: September 26, 2020

Purple 5K

A Benefit for Spare Change for Real Change

Sign Up Volunteer Course Map

The Purple 5K run continues to grow as it empowers the community to be actively involved in the fight against homelessness, poverty, and addiction in our city. On the morning of May 3, 2020, we will host the 10th annual Purple 5K. This fun run/walk is designed to bring participants on a tour of our Downtown, from the campus of MSU Billings, through the hospital corridor, and to end under Sky Point. The 2019 Purple 5K brought nearly 700 participants to our downtown in support of Spare Change for Real Change. Funds have been used to aid the MAAP (Motivated Addiction Alternative Program) — a collaborative program intended to move people from addiction and cyclical negative behavior through a continuum of assistance and treatment, designed to give people the hope and motivation needed for recovery and transformation.

Over the last 10 years, this event has grown such that, as of this year, the Spare Change for Real Change program has raised over $130,000 that has been put towards work to alleviate homelessness through education, housing, social services, treatment/rehabilitation, and re-integration.

Voted by RunnerClick


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  • Posted on: May 3, 2020

Purple 5K

A Benefit for Spare Change for Real Change

Sign Up Volunteer Course Map

The Purple 5K run continues to grow as it empowers the community to be actively involved in the fight against homelessness, poverty, and addiction in our city. On the morning of April 28, 2019 we will host the 10th annual Purple 5K. This fun run/walk is designed to bring participants on a tour of our Downtown, from the campus of MSU Billings, through the hospital corridor, and to end under Sky Point. The 2018 Purple 5K brought nearly 700 participants to our downtown in support of Spare Change for Real Change. The funds generated from the 2018 race allowed Downtown Billings to maintain the presence of a Resource Outreach Coordinator (ROC) in the downtown area. The ROC successfully helped 5 individuals get off the street and in to sober living in 2018. Funds have also been used to aid the MAAP (Motivated Addiction Alternative Program) — a collaborative program intended to move people from addiction and cyclical negative behavior through a continuum of assistance and treatment, designed to give people the hope and motivation needed for recovery and transformation.

Over the last 9 years, this event has grown such that, as of this year, the Spare Change for Real Change program has raised over $115,000 that has been put towards work to alleviate homelessness through education, housing, social services, treatment/rehabilitation, and re-integration.

Voted by RunnerClick


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  • Posted on: April 28, 2019