RUN

VIRTUALLY

ANYWHERE

GOT QUESTIONS?

  • No. We encourage you to run on or before May 24 to celebrate alongside our main event, but you can complete your Virtual Run anytime in 2026!

  • No. Posting is completely optional. We love seeing your photos and routes, but you’re still a full participant even if you choose not to share.

  • To officially take part in the Run For Water Virtual Race you’ll need to be located in Canada, as we’re unable to send Runner’s Packages internationally.

  • This is a fun, honour-system virtual run. We are not providing official timing or rankings for the virtual category, but you’re welcome to track your own time.

  • We encourage you to complete the full 5K or 10K, but we understand everyone has different abilities. If you need to walk, take breaks, or adjust the distance for accessibility reasons, we still celebrate your effort and support.

  • If you registered before April 30 and your package hasn’t arrived by event week, please contact us at info@runforwater.ca and we’ll do our best to help. You’re still welcome to complete your run without the gear and celebrate with us online.

  • Registrations are non-refundable, but your fee will still support Run For Water’s clean water projects even if you are unable to participate.

Need more details?

Email info@runforwater.ca

RUN FOR WATER, ANYWHERE!

Brand new for 2026, you can now join Run For Water from anywhere in Canada! Maybe you can’t make it to the run in person, or just want to join a community of people who believe in clean water for all! Now you can join in from anywhere, and we’ll even send you some gear to give you that race-day feeling, no matter where you are.

Register for the Virtual Run

How it works:

1. Register online

Choose your distance; 5K or 10K. Then add your mailing address (must be within Canada) and t-shirt size.

2. Receive your race package by mail

If you register by April 30th, and provide a Canadian address, you’ll receive:

  • The 2026 Run For Water T-shirt

  • Official 2026 Finisher Medal

  • Run For Water temporary tattoo pack

*Shipping within Canada is included in your registration.

3. Complete your run

Aim to do your run on or before our event date: May 24th

If that doesn’t work, you’re still welcome to complete it anytime afterwards – your effort still counts!

4. Celebrate and share!

Take a photo in your Run For Water gear and optionally share it on social media. Tag us at @runforwater and use #RunForWaterVirtual and #RunForWater2026.

If you use Strava (or another tracking app), you’re welcome to include a screenshot or link in your post – but it’s not required.

READY TO JOIN us?

Get involved and bring clean water to people who need it.

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