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 in 2021, 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 featured courses so you can see how your time really stacks up. Everyone is encouraged to post using #4M4W2021.
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 26 through July 5) 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 #4M4W2021 to be eligible for these surprise prizes.
CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM!
Corporate and club teams are highly encouraged or your organization can become a sponsor! A team leader can create this themselves during registration or contact us below and we will set it up for you.
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!
HOW THE 10 DAY CHALLENGE WORKS
Starting Saturday, June 26, run or walk 4 miles everyday for 10 days. See what it's like walk 4 miles everyday like 2.1 billion people do all over the world.
- Log your miles on the Results Tab and complete the challenge
WHAT WILL I GET?
- Access to a custom playlist for you to enjoy while logging miles.
- 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 #4M4W2021 during June 26-July 05
- Plus, your registration fee brings safe drinking water to one person for LIFE!
LOOKING FOR WHERE TO RUN?
Join us in-person on July 3rd (Click HERE for details), run/walk anywhere you want, or select from our 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.
COURSE DETAILS
Click our 'Course Maps' page to view the downloadable routes we recommend! Link here: https://runsignup.com/Race/4Miles4WaterRun/Page-5
Come join us on Saturday, July 3rd from 8am until noon for an in-person fun run in Cleveland, OH! Once you are registered for one of the three virtual challenges, you can join the in-person event at no extra cost.
Where?
The Drink Local Drink Tap staff will be in the upper parking lot of Nautica Entertainment Complex from 8am until noon. Come find us by the blue, yellow, and white flags!
Nautica Entertainment Complex
2398 Sycamore St
Cleveland, OH 44113
Why join in person?
- The first 200 participants will receive a small batch Drink Local Drink Tap water bottle
- A bonus course map connected to the RaceJoy app -- we'll be there to cheer you on!
- You can start at any time between 8am and noon
- Meet up with friends and family that you haven't seen in a while and have some fun, friendly competition
- All walkers and runners for both the 1 mile and 4 mile event options are welcome!
Questions?
Check out the Hybrid FAQ
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 4 Miles 4 Water.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
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