Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K

🌍 Event 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 race 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 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.

💧 Purpose of the Race

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.

🎉 Family-Friendly Activities

This event is a 5K Run/Walk, Water Carry, or Walk & Roll event for the WHOLE FAMILY!! We will have:

• Music: Enjoy lively tunes throughout the event.
• Free Raffle: Each race participant will receive a raffle ticket.
• Photo Booth: Capture fun memories with family and friends.
• Handcrafted Kenya Items: Available for purchase to support local artisans.

🏁 Race Details

• Sign-in: at park will begin at 7:30 am.
• Start Time: All events will begin at 8:30 am.
• Registration Benefits: Includes t-shirt for participant, raffle ticket and post race drinks & snacks.
• Certification: 5K Race is a Certified Peachtree Qualifier.

🏅 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: "Walk & Roll" and "Water Carry" events will not be timed but all registrants will receive participation medals.

🤝 Join Us!

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

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