Join the
World Water Classic
Let's End the Walk for Water
In many parts of the world, people are still spending hours every single day walking for water.
That’s why we created the World Water Classic – a way for you to join us from anywhere to help change this reality.
Choose Your Challenge
Join other supporters like you to run, walk, pedal, or get creative in support of reliable, nearby water access. Choose your own route and join from anywhere in the world, October 2-11, 2026. When registering, you'll have the option to create a team, join an existing one, or fundraise solo if you are inspired.
Run/Walk 6k
Complete 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) on your own route, at your own pace.
Bike 60k
Ride 60 kilometers (37 miles) wherever you are. Complete it solo, with a group, or in stages.
Get Creative
Join from anywhere by paddling, skating, swimming, or moving in a way that inspires you.
Why 6k?
In many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls walk an average of 6 kilometers each day to collect water for their families.
A community member walking for water in Mpwapwa, Tanzania
We Can End the Walk for Water
It starts when they are four, sometimes younger, joining the older girls and women who walk miles each day to bring clean water to their families. From there, every aspect of a young girl’s life – schooling, physical safety, health, economic opportunity, safe childbirth – is impacted by the lack of access to safe water and sanitation.
Water For People created the World Water Classic to bring attention to the walks women and girls do each day to get water – and to invite people to help change this reality.
2025 World Water Classic by the Numbers
We had 307 participants in 2025, and through their participation, fundraising, and donations, more than $28,000 was raised to end the walk for water. Plus, through sponsorships and company matches, an additional $26,500 was contributed to Water For People, bringing the Classic's total impact to $54,500! Thank you.
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Everything You Need to Know
Thank you
To our 2026 presenting sponsor, Stantec.
