Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K

Event Overview

Every day 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.

Purpose

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-borne illnesses.

Event Highlights

• Family Friendly: 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: Sign-in at park will begin at 7:00 am
• Event Start: Events will begin at approximately 8:00 am (with staggered start times by event)
• Registration Includes: Registration includes t-shirt for participant, raffle ticket and post-race drinks & snacks
• Walk & Roll: "Walk & Roll" event is 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. Race t-shirt for the 'buddy' is an optional purchase during checkout.

New for 2026

• Revised Course: Revised race course will feature two 'out and back' sections that will eliminate the steep hill on the East Meadow loop!
• T-shirt Guarantee: Race t-shirts in requested size will not be guaranteed if sign up occurs after September 10, 2026.
• Family Registration: Family Registration option-- register up to 4 family members for $100 total!
• Group Registration: Group Registration option-- register a team and fundraise together for Safe, Clean Water!

Awards

• 5K Medals: 5K Race Medals for Top 3 Timed Finishers in each age/gender category (5K).
• Overall Awards: 5K Race Trophies will be awarded for Overall Top 3 Finishers - Men and Top 3 Finishers - Women.
• Ceremony: 5K Medal 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

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

Race Information

The Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K will take place on 2026-09-26 at Little Mulberry Park: Fence Road Entrance, Auburn, GA. For more details, visit the race page.