The Race 4 Water Team will be running 100kms from December 22nd to December 28th to raise funds for Charity: water projects that will bring clean water to 10 more people for the rest of their lives.
For every $40 raised, Charity: water can provide clean water to one person for the rest of their life, transforming communities and creating hope for a brighter, healthier future.
Your support can make a real difference, so come cheer the team on, join us in walking and running or donate to Charity: water today to help them to keep building a better future!
Every day, women and children endure journeys of up to EIGHT hours just to gather the 5 gallons of water their families need for cooking, washing, and drinking. This is across rugged and dangerous terrain, and the water they collect is often filled with harmful bacteria that can lead to diseases like Dysentery, Cholera and Typhoid. This struggle for something as basic as clean water puts their health, their futures, and their lives at constant risk.
Charity: water is changing lives by bringing clean, safe water to these communities through solutions like BioSand Filters, Drilled Wells and more, tailored to meet the unique needs of each area. Every project includes a monitoring system to ensure continued functionality, and the community is trained in maintaining their own water systems, empowering them to keep the flow of clean water running for generations to come. With each project, they are not just providing water—they are giving hope, health, and a future.
100% of all donations go directly to Charity: water projects… NO administrative costs.
(See the Charity: water 100% model)
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide clean water to the 696 million people worldwide who lack access to safe, drinkable water. We support reputable organizations that prioritize transparency, effectiveness, and measurable impact, ensuring they create meaningful change in vulnerable communities across the globe.
Our History
This marks the eighth year of the Race 4 Water campaign. Over the past seven years, we have raised $2,947.95 for Charity: water projects, helping bring clean water to communities in Mozambique, Mali, Madagascar, Burkina Faso and Bangladesh.
Throughout the 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2025 campaigns, the team competed in five Spartan races, completing 135 obstacles and running over 45 kilometers.
In 2020, we walked a remarkable 240 kilometers over the course of September, committing to at least 5 miles every single day, rain or shine. This translated to the equivalent of nearly six marathons in one month!
In 2021 we completed the challenge of walking 5 Kilometers per day for a week, totaling 35 kilometers.
In 2022, we took on the extreme physical challenge of carrying a five-gallon (41lb) water jug for 8 hours, representing the daily struggles millions face in accessing clean water.
And in 2024, we stepped into the world of Ultra, completing a one day, 50km course from Callander, ON to Restoule Provincial Park.
Get Involved
The Race 4 Water campaign only runs once a year, but if you want even more ways to change the world, the Race 4 Water – Miles Team runs ALL YEAR! Using the Charity Miles app, members raise $0.25/mile of walking/running. You can join the team any time by going to www.106ways.com/race4watermilesteam.
106 Ways 