Southern Indiana 6k Walk/Run for Water
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Bloomington, Indiana
$50.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Olcott Park in Bloomington, Monroe! This uplifting event aims to raise awareness and funds for communities in need of clean water. With check-in and race day registration starting at 7:30 AM and the race kicking off at 8:30 AM, participants will embark on a meaningful 6K journey that mirrors the daily struggle faced by many women and children in developing nations who walk an average of six kilometers for water.
Every step taken during this event contributes to a vital cause—every $50 raised provides sustainable clean water to those in desperate need. Our ambitious goal for 2025 is to raise $20,000, helping 400 individuals gain access to a brighter future. The race route features a scenic loop around Olcott Park and along the beautiful Jackson Creek Trail, making this not just a race, but a powerful movement toward change. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and hope!
Every step taken during this event contributes to a vital cause—every $50 raised provides sustainable clean water to those in desperate need. Our ambitious goal for 2025 is to raise $20,000, helping 400 individuals gain access to a brighter future. The race route features a scenic loop around Olcott Park and along the beautiful Jackson Creek Trail, making this not just a race, but a powerful movement toward change. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and hope!
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6k Walk/Run for Water
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Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$50.00
Organiser's description
WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN INDIANA 6K FOR WATER!
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 AT OLCOTT PARK IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA AS WE MOVE OUR FEET TO BRING LIFE-CHANGING, CLEAN WATER TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED. CHECK-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGIN AT 7:30 AM. RACE STARTS AT 8:30 AM. PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT JACKSON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL.
6K DAILY WALK FOR WATER
Six kilometers is the average distance women and kids in the developing world walk for water each day. This water is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. By signing up to participate in the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water, you will be bringing life-changing, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project.
SUPPORT THOSE LIVING IN DESPERATE NEED
For every $50 raised by donors or participants of the Southern Indiana 6K for Water, World Vision will provide sustainable, clean water to a woman or child in the developing world. Our 2025 goal is to provide 400 individuals with hope for a brighter future by raising $20K. By signing up for the 6K, you'll bring one person sustainable, CLEAN water!
RACE ROUTE
Check out our 2025 race route at Olcott Park in Bloomington by clicking HERE https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5977414525. The Start line and Finish line locations are one and the same, located near the park's restrooms. The race begins with a counterclockwise loop around Olcott Park and then continues onto the Jackson Creek Trail, making a loop around the Goat Farm and following Jackson Creek Trail to East Rhorer Road. The route continues on South Sare Road past Jackson Creek Middle School to East Canada Drive and back to Olcott Park.
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 AT OLCOTT PARK IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA AS WE MOVE OUR FEET TO BRING LIFE-CHANGING, CLEAN WATER TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED. CHECK-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGIN AT 7:30 AM. RACE STARTS AT 8:30 AM. PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT JACKSON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL.
6K DAILY WALK FOR WATER
Six kilometers is the average distance women and kids in the developing world walk for water each day. This water is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. By signing up to participate in the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water, you will be bringing life-changing, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project.
SUPPORT THOSE LIVING IN DESPERATE NEED
For every $50 raised by donors or participants of the Southern Indiana 6K for Water, World Vision will provide sustainable, clean water to a woman or child in the developing world. Our 2025 goal is to provide 400 individuals with hope for a brighter future by raising $20K. By signing up for the 6K, you'll bring one person sustainable, CLEAN water!
RACE ROUTE
Check out our 2025 race route at Olcott Park in Bloomington by clicking HERE https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5977414525. The Start line and Finish line locations are one and the same, located near the park's restrooms. The race begins with a counterclockwise loop around Olcott Park and then continues onto the Jackson Creek Trail, making a loop around the Goat Farm and following Jackson Creek Trail to East Rhorer Road. The route continues on South Sare Road past Jackson Creek Middle School to East Canada Drive and back to Olcott Park.
Location
2300 E Canada Drive, Bloomington, 47401, IN, United States
Southern Indiana 6k Walk/Run for Water
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