Water for Life Race

Events

$20

8:00AM EDT

Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

$80

8:00AM EDT

Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

$30

($20: Ages 0 - 14)

8:30AM EDT

Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

$30

Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

Event Description

The Water for Life Race exists to raise awareness and support for clean water initiatives serving the unreached Pokot Tribe of Northern Uganda, where access to safe water is virtually non-existent. 100% of all proceeds go toward new wells, solar wells, educational buildings, community resources, and our continual missions to disciple.

Join us in Valdosta for a family-friendly community event at the Water for Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, where individuals and families run, walk, carry water, and stand together for those who currently can’t. Drexel ParkEvery step brings physical water and lasting hope, leading to the Living Water—Jesus.

Clean Water: A Doorway to the Unreached?
Nearly 3.2 billion people—almost 40% of the world’s population—have little to no access to the gospel, including up to 2 billion who have never heard it even once. These same regions often lack clean water, contributing to nearly 1,000 child deaths each day.

In 2024, the Lord opened a door for LifeBridge Missions to reach the unreached Pokot Tribe, where less than 2% are Christians. Through four life-changing wells, over 4,000 lives have been impacted and around 700 have come to Christ, with unity, trust, and transformation taking root—including the start of a school as water no longer consumes their day.

The Lord has placed a clear call on our hearts to see the Pokot Tribe come to Christ, be discipled, and reach nearby unreached tribes. We invite you to partner with the vision God has given us.

Together, you, your family, and our community are transforming another community, an entire tribe for Jesus. Take your step today-register, donate, volunteer! We can't wait to see you there

Event Location

Drexel Park, Valdosta, Georgia
1401 N Patterson ST
Valdosta, GA 31601

Event Parking

E Brookwood Dr in front of Drexel Park will be CLOSED race morning

Please utilize parking at Valdosta State University's University Center Parking Lot
1203 N Patterson ST
Valdosta, GA 31601

Event Schedule

7:00AM - Packet Pickup and Same-Day Registration OPEN
7:45AM - Packet Pickup and Same-Day Registration CLOSES
7:45AM - Water for Life Introduction, Pre-Race Logistics
8:00AM - 1 Mile Water Carry Experience Start
8:30AM - 5k Run/Walk Start
9:30AM - Awards Ceremony and Closing

1 Mile Water Carry Experience

This is a 1 mile Fun Walk/Run that gives you the opportunity to experience what the many in the Pokot Tribe experience every day, carrying the weight of water with them as they travel great distances in the pursuit of water.

You are not required to carry water, so if you simply want to participate in the 1 mile event, please sign up!

The individual price is $20, but for $80 you can build a group of family and friends (up to 6) and make this a team effort. The group pricing of $80 provides WATER FOR LIFE for a family of 6 in the Pokot Tribe!

5k Run/Walk

The 5k route takes you through the quiet streets of downtown valdosta, around Valdosta State University, and back to Drexel Park. This is a great flat course among the historic Oaks of Valdosta.

The 5k pricing of $30 includes a race shirt and special finisher's prize along with age group awards.

Youth pricing for ages 0 - 14 of $20 will be assigned automatically at checkout based on the participant's birthday.

Age Groups and Awards

5k - Special award for overall male and female winners. Age divisions are as follows: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (for both men and women).

T-shirt Cutoff Dates

All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a race shirt up until FRIDAY April 10th, 2026. If you register after this date, you may not receive a race shirt.