Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water
- Date
- June 11, 2026
- Distance
- Why Drown Initiative 5-7 yrs · Why Drown Initiative 8-11 yrs · Why Drown Initiative 12-18 yrs & more
From the Organizer
Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe in the Water
Life Skills For Kids
Why Drown Initiative—a water safety initiative that nurtures a love for swimming and water safety knowledge in children who might otherwise may not have the opportunity to learn. Why Drown Initiative offers free swim lessons, water safety instruction, and CPR training to youth in our community.
The Why Drown Initiative exists to empower families with water safety education, CPR instruction, trauma awareness, and swim readiness skills. We provide children with life jackets, families with rescue tools, and communities with knowledge that saves lives.
Our vision is a community where every family has the confidence, tools, and knowledge to prevent drowning, protect loved ones, and enjoy the water safely. Through education, resources, and collaboration, the Why Drown Initiative strives to create a future with fewer tragedies and stronger, safer families.
Sign-in starting at 5:30pm - Program starts at 6pm!
If your child already has a life jacket, please bring it with you to the event. We will make sure it fits properly, and if your child has outgrown it, we will replace it with a new one.
We are also accepting donations of new or gently used life jackets.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ebensburg Sewage Plt, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ebensburg, PA
Population
3,381
as of 2023
Elevation
1,984 ft
Nearest Airport
JST
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water?
- Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water is a running race held in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania on June 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water?
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania at 151 Swimming Pool Rd, Ebensburg, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Why Drown Initiative - Keeping Everyone Safe Around the Water
Jun 11, 2026