Race Day

Sunday, May 24, 2025 | Mill Lake Park

PACKAGE PICK UP

12-5pm, ONLY SATURday, May 24, 2025
Mill Lake Park

**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 SCcHEDULE

  • 8:15AM - BAG CHECK OPENS

  • 8:40AM - 10K WARM UP

  • 9:00AM - 10K START

  • 9:40AM - 5K WARM UP 

  • 10:00AM - 5K START 

  • 10:45AM - 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 Abbotsford Middle School, Sevenoaks Mall, 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.

START LINE ETIQUETTE

Help ensure a safe and smooth start for everyone.

Please self-seed at the start line:

  1. Faster runners at the front.

  2. Joggers in the middle.

  3. Walkers and strollers at the back.

COURSE MARKERS, AID STATIONS, & SERVICES

  • Course markers are at every kilometer along the race course.

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. 

RESULTS

Race results will be available post-race here.

AWARDS

Awards for 10K and 5K winners in the male and female category will be given out at the Race Program Awards Ceremony. This year, a special category will be recognized for the highest fundraiser (see the “Raised” column on the far right)!

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 Merawi, Ethiopia - thank you!

Drop your contributions at the 'Donations' table on Package Pick Up Day or Race Day.

MERCH

LIMITED EDITION MERCH is now available! While supplies last.

Shop our pre-race sale online until 11:59PM, Thursday, May 22.

Pick up your merch only at an event at Mill Lake Park:

  • Package Pick-Up: Saturday, May 24 (12–5PM)

  • Party at the Park: Saturday, May 24 (5–7PM)

  • Race Day: Sunday, May 25 (8–11:30AM)