Running for Water for Africa 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk Running for Water for Africa · One Mile Walk Running for Water for Africa · Kids Running for Water for Africa
From the Organizer
We welcome you to the 15th edition of our great event which we continue to hold at the Walnut Beach Pavilion! Because the race is in October, the Fall leaves will have begun to change. It's a beautiful time of year to get out and enjoy the crisp air. And you'll be helping an amazing cause!
We're also bringing back our exciting gift certificate raffle this year that will include many local restaurants.
Our course is designed for all abilities of runners and walkers. Flat scenic roads except for one minor incline at the beginning that start and finish near the beach. You’ll be able to run fast, or easy, or walk comfortably at any pace.
There is plentiful parking available in the Beach parking lot.
This Year's Project:
A Rwimi secondary school with about 2,000 girls and boys have depended on a very dangerous stream to provide their water needs. The stream has claimed the lives of several students and locals as they stooped to fetch the dirty water. We can help by drilling a new well and constructing a water delivery system. With your assistance we can change the lives of so many.
The areas where we drill our wells are very rural. Kids typically walk miles each day to and from the watering hole to fetch water for drinking, bathing and cooking. Unfortunately, the villagers share the water source with various animals so they have to boil it before using it. With your help, we can make this possible!
As always your contributions are fully tax deductible. We are approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Events:
5K Course (3.1miles) is a computer timed event which you can RUN OR WALK. Participants will need to complete the entire 3.1 mile course to be scored in results. This event offers awards to the overall male and female champions as well as age group awards. If you walk this distance, you will be grouped into all finishers and be eligible for awards.
One mile (approx) WALK ONLY is an untimed event. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the beaches while walking at any pace from a stroll to a power walk! There are NO Awards for this non-competitive event.
Our kids fun run is FREE for 12 years of age and under only. A 1/10 mile course will be offered (parents can accompany if needed).
Registration (online only):
Apr 15 - Oct 2
$30 ages 19 & over
$20 ages 18 & under
Oct 3
$35 - ages 19 & over
$22 - ages 18 & under
Sept 22nd is the t-shirt size deadline - only ‘if available’ from this date.
Race Day Schedule:
7:30-8:45am - Pre-reg pickup, shirts & late reg
8:45am - Free kids run directed by Donna “Kids Queen” Cramond
9:00am - 5K Timed run or walk AND one mile untimed walk,
both start together
Snacks & water, raffle and awards to follow.
AWARDS: 1st M & F, 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups 9 & under, 10-15, 16-19, then 10 year brackets through 80+
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Milford, CT
Population
50,749
as of 2023
Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Running for Water for Africa 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running for Water for Africa 5K?
- Running for Water for Africa 5K is a running race held in Milford, Connecticut on October 3, 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 Running for Water for Africa 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Milford, Connecticut at Walnut Beach Pavilion, Milford, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running for Water for Africa 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running for Water for Africa 5K
Oct 3, 2026