Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K

🌍 Race Overview

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.

💧 Impact of Your Participation

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.

🎉 Event Activities

This event is a 5K Run/Walk, Water Carry, or Walk & Roll event for the WHOLE FAMILY!! We will have music, a free raffle for race participants, a photobooth, handcrafted Kenya items for purchase, children's water education activities, and much more fun!!!

🕒 Race Details

• Sign-in: at park will begin at 7:15 am
• Start Time: 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
• Certification: 5K Race is a Certified Peachtree Qualifier
• Accessibility: "Walk & Roll" and "Water Carry" events are held on an accessible, paved, 1/2 mile loop.
• Buddy Registration: Registration for the "Walk & Roll" includes a free 'buddy' for the primary participant, no extra registration fee is needed.

🏆 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. Medal ceremony & photobooth opportunity with Paul & Skylar will take place after the "Walk and Roll/Water Carry" ceremony.

👟 Participation Medals

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

📅 Join Us!

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

🔗 For More Information

For more details, visit the race registration page: Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K