
From the Organizer
The Ohio Section of the Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) , Del-Co Water Co., the City of Columbus, and the City of Westerville are proud to partner with Water For People to host the 11th Annual Race for Global Water 5K in Westerville, OH. Water for People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. In a world where many people, mostly children, die every year because they don't have access to clean water and sanitation, you can help make a difference. Run or walk to support Water For People! For more information, please visit https://www.waterforpeople.org/.
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Columbus Race for Global Water 5K
Oct 3, 2026