Northeast Ohio Race for Global Water

Event Overview

Join Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) to raise funds for Water for People, a nonprofit organization with a mission to build a world where all people have access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services that are resilient in the face of climate change, equitable to all, and bring health and prosperity to communities.

Global Water Crisis

• Access to Safe Water: Over 2.2 billion people around the world don’t have access to safe water.
• Sanitation Challenges: 3.5 billion lack access to adequate sanitation.
• Time Spent for Water: Women and children spend more than 4 hours walking for water each day.
• Health Impact: More than 840,000 people die each year from water-related diseases.

Race Details

OAWWA is teamed up with Water For People to host the 8th annual Northeast Ohio Race For Global Water 5K. This year’s 5K will be October 3rd at Rocky River Reservation.

All net proceeds from this fundraiser support water access and sustainability for individuals around the world. For more information on who you will be benefiting, please visit https://www.waterforpeople.org.

Shirts

• Available Sizes: We offer size Adult Small to 2X-Large.
• No Shirt Discount: There is a $5 discount for a no shirt option.
• Limited Availability: T-shirts will be limited after September 15 with limited selections.

Schedule

• Date: Saturday, October 3rd
• Time: 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Pickup
• Race Start: 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM

Awards

• Category: 5K Run/ Walk
• Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Registration

To register for the race, please visit: Northeast Ohio Race for Global Water Registration.