Running for Water for Africa 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Join us for the 14th edition of the Running for Water for Africa 5K at the Walnut Beach Pavilion!
• Date: October 4, 2025
• Location: Walnut Beach Pavilion, Milford, CT
• Sign Up: Visit our race page for registration.

🍁 Scenic Experience

• Autumn Vibes: Enjoy the beautiful Fall leaves and crisp air.
• Environment: Scenic flat roads with a minor incline at the beginning, starting and finishing near the beach.
• Accessibility: Designed for all abilities, whether you run, jog, or walk.
• Parking: Plenty of parking available in the Beach parking lot.

This Year’s Project

• Life-Changing Initiative: A Kitagwenda secondary school serves about 2,000 students who rely on a dangerous stream for water.
• Safety First: The stream has endangered lives as students fetch dirty water.
• Community Impact: Your efforts will help drill a new well and create a safe water delivery system.
• Make a Difference: Join us in changing lives through your contributions.

🥇 Events Schedule

• 5K Course: A computer-timed event for runners and walkers. Completion is necessary to be scored.
• One Mile Walk: An untimed event, enjoy the scenic beauty at your own pace.
• Kids Fun Run: Free for children aged 12 and under with a 1/10 mile course.
• Registration: Online only, please check the website for pricing and deadlines.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30-8:45am: Pre-registration pickup, t-shirts, and late registration.
• 8:45am: Free kids run organized by Donna “Kids Queen” Cramond.
• 9:00am: Start of the 5K timed run and one mile untimed walk.
• Post-Race: Snacks & water, raffle, and awards presentation following the races.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards for the 1st male and female finishers.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in age brackets.
• Categories: Age brackets from 9 & under to 80+.
• Non-competitive Events: No awards will be given for the One Mile Walk.

🦠 COVID Considerations

• Guidelines: This event is being organized under current CT guidelines.
• Possible Changes: State or health department changes may affect event details.
• No Refunds: No refunds will be issued if the event goes virtual.
• Pickup Options: Shirts and swag will still be available for pickup if you cannot attend.

💡 Tax Deductible Contributions

• IRS Approval: We are a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
• Contribution Impact: Your donations directly support clean water initiatives.
• Support Our Causes: Join us to make a meaningful difference in the community.
• Participate in Change: Every registration helps further our mission.