- The 3rd annual Purple for a Purpose 5K and Fun Run is a running event set for Saturday, October 7, 2017. Its purpose is raising awareness around the issue of domestic violence here in our community. The chip-timed race will start at 8:00am at Veterans Memorial Park in Fayetteville with the Fun Run/Walk to follow at 8:05am. The race course will run along the Lake Fayetteville trail and is stroller accessible.