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Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water

Date:
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
2300 E Canada Dr
Bloomington, Indiana
47401
United States
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Links:
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6k Run Trail Walk

Welcome to the Southern Indiana 6K for Water!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Olcott Park in Bloomington, Indiana as we move our feet to bring life-changing, CLEAN water to communities in need. Check-In and race day Registration begin at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 8:30 AM. Parking will be available at Jackson Creek Middle School.

6K Daily Walk for Water

Six kilometers is the average distance women and kids in the developing world walk for water each day. This water is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. By signing up to participate in the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water, you will be bringing life-changing, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project.

Support Those Living In Desperate Need

For every $50 raised by donors or participants of the Southern Indiana 6K for Water, World Vision will provide sustainable, clean water to a woman or child in the developing world. Our 2026 goal is to provide 400 individuals with hope for a brighter future by raising $20K. By signing up for the 6K, you'll bring one person sustainable, CLEAN water!

Race Route

Check out our race route at Olcott Park in Bloomington by clicking here. The Start line and Finish line locations are one and the same, located near the park's restrooms. The race begins with a counterclockwise loop around Olcott Park and then continues onto the Jackson Creek Trail, making a loop around the Goat Farm and following Jackson Creek Trail to East Rhorer Road. The route continues on South Sare Road past Jackson Creek Middle School to East Canada Drive and back to Olcott Park.

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