Event Description
As we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19, take a moment to consider how you and your family would be impacted if you didn’t have access to safe water. The lives we change at Drink Local. Drink Tap. need us now more than ever. 4 Miles 4 Water will continue this year, virtually, to raise funds and meet the need for sustainable clean water around the world. Whether you walk or run, we need your support!
Run/walk anywhere you want or choose from one of our 6 featured courses so you can see how your time really stacks up. Leaderboards will be posted to social media and everyone is encouraged to post using #4M4W2020.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY REALLY GO?
Since our founding, we have completed countless projects locally and in Uganda. Read all about our projects HERE, and keep up to date on all things Drink Local. Drink Tap. HERE.
WILL THERE BE PRIZES?
This year's prizes and giveaways will be for all ages and abilities! Every registered participant will be entered into one of three raffles for a Grand Prize in their registration category: 1-Mile, 4-Mile, and 10-Day Challenge. Our winners will be announced at the conclusion of the virtual event.
Plus, every day of the event (June 20 through June 29) two Social Share Prizes will be awarded at random to registered participants who also share on Facebook or Instagram that day. Register for the event (in any category) then post each day using #4M4W2020 to be eligible for these surprise prizes.
CREATE A TEAM!
What better way to support a great cause than to do it with friends! Once you register for 4 Miles 4 Water, you can create a team of family, friends, coworkers, your community volleyball team, whomever! NEW THIS YEAR, invite friends from all around the globe to join you in this virtual event.
Want to see everyone on your team fundraising page? Ask them to check the box to be a fundraiser during their registration process!
WHAT WILL I GET?
- Everyone: Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Runners Medallion! (must select during registration at bottom of page, available while supplies last)
- Access to a custom playlist for you to enjoy while logging miles.
- NEW 10-Day Challenge Category to test your abilities and persistence to run 4-miles, every day, for 10 days. (Or walk those miles if that’s more your style.)
- A chance to win the grand prize in your category simply by registering. (Raffle open to all registered participants).
- Additional chances to win prizes by posting on Facebook and Instagram using #4M4W2020 during June 20-29
- Plus, your registration fee brings safe drinking water to one person for LIFE!
LOOKING FOR WHERE TO RUN?
Run/walk anywhere you want or select from our 6 courses to see how your time stacks up. This is different from the official results but gives you a chance to earn bragging rights as we will share the leaderboards to social media #4M4W2020. Click each course name for a detailed view or scroll down to see all 6 courses.
WHY IS THE RACE 4 MILES?
4 miles is the average distance many people in the world have to walk in order to obtain drinking water.
WHY IS IT $30 TO REGISTER?
$30 is the average cost to bring safe drinking water to one person -- for life! Your registration fee will be used to improve the lives of those who have limited access to safe drinking water. And if you're 17 and under, we'll discount the registration fee to just $15.
