Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Bloomington, IN; 2300 E Canada Dr, Olcott Park, 47401
Featured distance: 6K
Type: RUN

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Move your feet to bring life-changing clean water to communities in need at this impactful 6K walk/run in Bloomington.

For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water in Bloomington, Indiana, and make a tangible difference. This event is dedicated to bringing sustainable, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project. Your participation in this 6K mirrors the average distance women and children in the developing world walk daily for water, often contaminated. By moving your feet, you directly contribute to a brighter future, with a goal to provide 400 individuals with clean water.

What to expect

Walk or run a 6K course that highlights the daily journey for water in developing nations. The route begins with a loop around Olcott Park, continuing onto Jackson Creek Trail. Your participation directly supports World Vision's clean water initiatives.

Standout details

Supports World Vision Water project
6K distance reflects daily walk for water
Goal to provide 400 individuals with clean water
Route includes Olcott Park and Jackson Creek Trail

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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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