Race Day
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Mill Lake Park
PACKAGE PICK UP
12-5pm, ONLY SATURday, May 23, 2026
Abbotsford Middle school
**Package pick up is NOT available on Race Day.**
What to bring
Bring your bib number — bib numbers will be posted here 2-3 days before the event.
Picking up for someone else? No problem — just bring their bib number and be ready to sign a waiver.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:15AM - BAG CHECK OPENS
8:40AM - 10K WARM UP
9:00AM - 10K START
9:40AM - 5K WARM UP
10:00AM - 5K START
10:55AM - AWARDS CEREMONY & PRESENTATION
LOCATION
Run For Water takes place at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford, BC.
The start and finish lines for all race distances is on Bevan Ave (33015 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC).
PARKING
Limited parking is available at Sevenoaks Mall, Abbotsford Middle School, M.S.A Arena and side streets in the area. We highly encourage carpooling.
Please allow extra time for walking to the race start.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
Rain or shine, the race is on! Come prepared with whatever you need to stay comfortable on the course.
BAG CHECK
Bag check is available at the start/finish area. Please label all items and allow extra time to check bags prior to race start.
Event Village
This year we’re excited to bring even more excitement to our Event Village - with local coffee trucks, a bouncy castle, face painting, a variety of amazing local exhibitors, and live music playing throughout the route!
Come for the run, cheer on a runner, or just stop by to soak it all in, grab a delicious coffee, enjoy the music and the fun, and be part of this incredible community!
START LINE ETIQUETTE
Help ensure a safe and smooth start for everyone.
Please self-seed at the start line:
Faster runners at the front.
Joggers in the middle.
Walkers and strollers at the back.
PHONE & PERSONAL MUSIC ETIQUETTE
We recognize that many participants carry phones or personal devices. Please avoid texting while running or walking. If you need to respond to a message, step off the path to do so. Sudden stops can interrupt the flow of traffic and pose safety concerns.
Headphones are welcome; however, we ask that you use only one earbud. This allows you to remain aware of instructions or alerts from course marshals and others around you.
COURSE MARKERS, AID STATIONS, & SERVICES
Course markers are at every kilometer along the racecourse.
All aid stations provide water.
Medical assistance and portable toilets are positioned at the start & finish line.
RACE TIMING
All events will be timed using the BibTag timing system. Participants are required to attach the bib to the front of their shirt.
This year, we’re also excited to introduce team times for the 10K race!
RESULTS
Race results will be available post-race here.
AWARDS
Awards for 10K and 5K winners in the male and female categories will be presented at the Race Program Awards Ceremony. New this year, we’re excited to introduce additional awards for both male and female 1st place finishers in the Youth 12 & Under and Senior (65+) categories for both the 5K and 10K! We will also be recognizing our top fundraiser — check out the 2026 Race Roster page and view the “Raised” column on the far right to see who’s leading the way!
ROUTES & MAPS
5K FUN RUN
The 5K course can be run competitively or for the sheer fun of participating in this great community event. There will be staggered starts at the beginning to ensure that competitive runners are free from any significant congestion. The trails of Mill Lake Park are a significant feature of this family-friendly course. Self-seeded, mass start.
10K ROAD RACE
The 10K course is for everyone from competitive runners to walkers. Self-seeded, mass start. Your timing begins once you cross the start line.
The 10K is a double loop of the 5K course. When approaching the 5K mark (start/finish line), we will have individuals directing you to go around the fencing.
Donations / FUNDS RAISED
If you've fundraised to bring clean water to rural villages including Kasese, Uganda, Tshikapa, DR Congo, and Kikwit, DR Congo - thank you! You can learn more about these communities here.
Drop your contributions at the 'Donations' table on Package Pick Up Day or Race Day.
MERCH
Run For Water Merch is available:
Ripple Baseball Cap
Hydration Water Bottle
Stop by the Merch Booth on Race Day to purchase yours, while supplies last.
