The Water For All 5K starts at 8:30 AM on June 13, 2026, in Philadelphia, so plan to arrive with buffer time for parking and registration near Boathouse Row. This 5K running event costs $45 to enter and takes place along the historic Schuylkill River corridor, a central location in the city. If you're traveling in for the race, consider booking accommodations within a short drive or transit ride of the venue to keep your morning logistics simple. The early start means an overnight stay in Philadelphia would let you settle in the day before and approach race morning without rushing from out of town.
From the Race Organizer
Access to clean water is something many of us take for granted, yet millions of people around the world still walk miles every day to collect water that is often unsafe to drink. The Water for All 5K is a community run created to help change that. This race is a fundraiser supporting the Mambarare Water Supply Project led by the Engineers Without Borders – Philadelphia Professional Chapter, whose members volunteer their engineering skills to partner with communities around the world to design and implement sustainable infrastructure projects. Through long-term collaboration, our teams work to improve access to essential resources like clean water, sanitation, and reliable infrastructure. Proceeds from this event will support our chapter’s water supply project in Mambarare, Tanzania , where we are partnering with a community to help develop sustainable solutions for safe and reliable drinking water. Funds raised through the race will help support project design, materials, construction, and the travel required for engineers and volunteers to work alongside local partners. But this race is about more than fundraising - it’s about community, impact, and the ripple effect of collective action. Every mile run represents the steps many people take each day just to access water, and every participant helps move us closer to a future where safe water is accessible to all. Join us for a morning of running, community, and purpose as we take steps together toward a world with clean water for every community. Help us to build a better world, one community at a time. Race Amenities: Scenic Course Finisher Medal (We sold are out of finisher medals for race day. Late registration will include a medal for pickup following race day.) T-shirts (We are out of t-shirts for race day. Late registration will include a medal for pickup following race day) Bottled water Race Day Details: Bib Pickup will take place race day morning starting at 7 AM at Lloyd Hall. If you are planning on driving, we recommend arriving early to have ample time to find parking. There will be an option to do a 1-mile walk. Both the 5K race and the 1-mile walk will begin at 8:30 AM. There will also be a post-race raffle starting at 9:30 AM. Tickets will be sold pre- and post-race.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Philadelphia, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Water For All 5K 2026 — Philadelphia, PA takes place on June 13, 2026. The race is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Where is Water For All 5K 2026 — Philadelphia, PA held?
Water For All 5K 2026 — Philadelphia, PA is held at 1 Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near Water For All 5K 2026 — Philadelphia, PA?
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