10am – Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford
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 the family-friendly course.
8:30am – Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford
This course has been designed to be less congested and safer for runners or walkers. It overlaps with the Half Marathon for some of the initial and final distance and also works to incorporate some of the paved trails in Mill Lake Park. It promises to be a fast course as well, with very little elevation change from start to finish.
7:30am – Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford
The Half Marathon route winds its way around beautiful Mill Lake, then a steady decline out to the south side of Abbotsford. At the half way mark, the course turns at Farmer Rd where the beauty of the surrounding countryside will hopefully make you forget the rolling hills. Flat again at the top, with a great loop around the University of the Fraser Valley, a quick downhill to get the legs moving again and then homeward back to the start. This course is open to runners and walkers.
Envision Financial Run for Water takes place at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. The start and finish lines for all race distances is on Bevan Ave. (33015 Bevan Ave.).
The Abbotsford race day schedule.
TIME | ACTIVITY |
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6:30AM | Bag check opens |
7:15AM | Half Marathon warm up |
7:30AM | Half Marathon start |
8:15AM | 10K warm up |
8:30AM | 10K start |
9:15AM | Pre-race Program |
9:40AM | 5K warm up |
10:00AM | 5K start |
10:30AM | Race Program |
11:00AM | Awards Ceremony |
The main parking lot is at Sevenoaks Mall. Limited parking is available at MSA Arena, Mill Lake Ball Diamond, Abbotsford Middle School, Godson Elementary School (before 7am) and side streets in the area. Please car pool and allow extra time for walking to the race start.
No parking at Abbotsford Senior School this year.
Many roads will be closed along the race routes on May 30th.
Bag check is available at the start/finish area. Please label all items and allow extra time to check bags prior to race start.
Awards for overall winners will be given out at the Race Program Awards Ceremony. Awards (free entry for next year’s race) for age group winners will be sent via email post-race.
All participants will receive race shirts, unless you indicate otherwise during your registration. Participants in the Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Fun Run will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt. Participants in the 5K Fun Run Youth will receive a cotton race shirt. If you registered after May 15th, we cannot guarantee a race shirt.
Pick up your race package at RACE EXPO.
Official Run for Water merchandise (race shirts, hats, water bottles, etc.) will be available for sale at the Race Expo and on Race Day.
Our sponsors and community partners bring kids activities to the park. Bring your family and enjoy the fun!
Funds raised for the Run for Water Foundation can be brought to the “Donations” table at the Race Expo or on Race Day.
Over 400 volunteers help make Envision Financial Run for Water a success. We thank all those who have given their time to this great event, as it would not be possible without them!
Volunteer registration is yet to open for 2021 event.
Deadline | Event | Amount |
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Until January 1 | 5K Fun Run | $25 |
Until January 1 | 5K Fun Run Youth (12 and Under) | $20 |
Until January 1 | 10K Run | $40 |
Until January 1 | Half Marathon | $65 |
Deadline | Event | Amount |
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Until March 1 | 5K Fun Run | $30 |
Until March 1 | 5K Fun Run Youth (12 and Under) | $25 |
Until March 1 | 10K Run | $45 |
Until March 1 | Half Marathon | $75 |
Deadline | Event | Amount |
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Until September 1 | 5K Fun Run | $35 |
Until September 1 | 5K Fun Run Youth (12 and Under) | $30 |
Until September 1 | 10K Run | $50 |
Until September 1 | Half Marathon | $85 |
Deadline | Event | Amount |
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Until September 23 | 5K Fun Run | $40 |
Until September 23 | 5K Fun Run Youth (12 and Under) | $35 |
Until September 23 | 10K Run | $55 |
Until September 23 | Half Marathon | $95 |
Race Fees are non-refundable & non-transferable and are subject to GST and processing fees.
Race Fees cover the following:
(Note: All funds left over from your race fees go toward clean water projects)
5K Fun Run awards are based on chip time.
10K Run awards are based on chip time.
Half Marathon awards are based on chip time.
Your race fee includes all items associated with the race: shirts, medals, chips/bibs, food, etc. All profit from the race goes toward clean water projects in Ethiopia.
You should receive an email confirmation after you have registered. You can look up your name on the registration platform.
You can email us at info@runforwater.ca if you need help.
These items must be picked up at the Race Expo.
No, all participants must pick up their race packages at the Race Expo.
Timing is done by Sportstats who will be recording the time at which you cross the mat at the Start line and when you cross the mat at the Finish line, then calculate your net time. There is no other timing system, therefore if an accurate running time is important to you, it is imperative that you have a chip.
Yes, markers appear at every kilometer and every 5 miles on the half marathon course.
Pin your race number to the front of your shirt. This helps us identify you at all times. Ensure you arrive at the correct start line for the race you have entered. The colour of your race number identifies which race you are entered in.
Yes, parking facilities around Mill Lake are at:
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