PA Running Water for the Living Water Team

OUR WHY

In communities throughout the world, families just like yours struggle to find clean water or have to live on an insufficient or rationed supply of water. When you fundraise with us, you not only make an impact, but you also get to see the smiles you have brought to a specific village! These photos are from the 200th Team Running Water well dedication in February 2023.

Details: Wells are typically dedicated 2-3 months after the race. If you raise enough for a whole well ($2500), we'll send you (or your team) a personalized video* of the dedication, plus pictures, GPS coordinates and various details from the village your well was installed in.

We work with partners on the ground in South Asia (and more recently, Uganda), to find villages and areas most in need of a clean water source.
See the video at the top of the page for an example of one of our well dedication celebrations.
*If you raise funds for a partial well, you will still receive village details and a video, but the video will also thank the other runners whose funds were pooled together with yours.

HOW TO START YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE

This year, we are switching from Flipcause to Kindful as our fundraising platform. The signup process is simple, and the page can easily be shared so others can support your goal on a secure platform.

We encourage and challenge you to set a goal of raising $100 per mile. That should be your team's aim. We also encourage the team captain to attempt to raise the most even if they are not running the longest leg. Friends, family, and church members that are not participating in the race are welcome to fundraise as well.

START YOUR PAGE

Fundraising Ideas

There are endless ways to raise support for a good cause, but we have a few ideas to get you started.

Use your Skills: Do you have a skill set you could leverage to bring hope? Lawn care or yard work, music lessons, hair or makeup services, childcare and handmade products can all be offered for donations.
Sponsorship: Do you know a business or resturaunt owner who may be interested in supporting your cause with a sponsorship package? See more details in the Sponsorship section of this page.
Giving Up to Give Back: Is there something you could give up for a few weeks (Coffee run, ordering takeout, a subscription service, etc) to contribute to your cause?
Special Occasions: On your birthday, anniversary, or Christmas, ask family and friends for donations instead of gifts
Friendly Competition: Start an office, family or Vacation Bible School penny war to see which team can gather the most change.
Dare for a Cause: Adventurous types may enjoy a "Dare" style campaign, such as promising to shave your beard, get a pie in the face or record yourself lip-syncing a song if supporters help you reach your donation goal.

Printable Fundraising Letters and Materials

Download documents here.

CELEBRATING WITH US ON RACE DAY

You're invited to join us as we celebrate the finale of fundraising season at the Harrisburg Marathon. By running a relay leg of 5-8 miles or the full marathon, you can symbolically take on the miles that families no longer have to travel in search of a water source.

Registration and Coupon Codes

Register for the race here. Earlybird pricing is valid through 3/31 for the marathon and 4/30 for the relay.

Coupon Codes: COMING SOON

4-Person Team: The code[ ] keeps the cost at $[ ] through [date]
Half Marathon:
Full Marathon:

Mail in Form: SAVE on the Processing Fee: Click Here to Download Registration Form and Mail In

Race Day Schedule (Subject to Change)

The exact schedule is TBD ... but this will likely be the schedule

6:30 am - Arrive to City Island, find a parking lot. And make your way to "the Hill" where we will gather together.

7:00 am - We will have a time of prayer & worship, and take a team picture.

7:30am - The first leg will take off

1:00-4:00 pm - Post Race Party @ TBD

Order T Shirts

Team Running Water T Shirts are $20 each.

T Shirt Deadline: October 20.

There are multiple ways you can pay for a shirt:

Order & Pay Online (link here)
- If ordering online, you are welcome to use Promo Code "payoffline" if you want to pay via check/cash
Send funds via Venmo @gppd2003 (Global Partners)
- Please include in comments that it's for raceday shirt payment
Bring a check/cash to the Friday night rally (or give to Matt)
- Write check out to "Global Partners" or GPPD

Fundraising with Kindful

FUNDRAISING

This year, we are switching from Flipcause to Kindful as our fundraising platform. The signup process is simple, and the page can easily be shared so others can support your goal on a secure platform.

We encourage and challenge you to set a goal of raising $100 per mile. That should be your team's aim. We also encourage the team captain to attempt to raise the most even if they are not running the longest leg. Friends, family, and church members that are not participating in the race are welcome to fundraise as well.

Start a Fundraising Page

Course and Event Details

Sunday, November 12

For 4-person Marathon relay teams, there are 2 routes, which combine to make 26.2 miles.

Legs 1 and 3 (7.9 miles) : https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4915224931

Legs 2 and 4 (5.3 miles) : https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4915228042

Printable Letters and Postcards

Interested in sending letters to prospective donors or business sponsors? Click here to view all printable documents.

Training Plans

We are not affiliated with any training coaches, but we are including links to a few resources that may be helpful to those just starting out in their running journey.

SPONSORSHIP

Personal or corporate sponsors can designate funds to a specific runner/team or the group goal. 95% of your donation will go directly to well installation! Sponsors can choose to be featured on the back of the team t shirt or remain anonymous. Feel free to reach out to mriggins@gpartners.org with any questions.

SPONSOR or DONATE NOW

Sponsorship Levels - - - Diamond - - - Gold - - - Silver - - - Bronze

Businesses and individuals who financially support our efforts at any level will receive pictures and GPS coordinates of the well contributed to. Donating the following amounts designates you as a sponsor, whether you give to a specific runner or to the overall campaign goal.

BRONZE $250

Previous + Business or individual’s name will appear on t shirt worn by group members on race day (Unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

SILVER $500

Previous + Name OR logo on t shirt

GOLD $1000

Previous + a framed picture of well dedication ceremony

DIAMOND $2600

Previous + 2 complimentary race shirts, AND Sponsor/business name to appear on a banner at the well site. You will also receive a shareable link to a personalized video of YOUR well being dedicated with special thanks to you or your business name. The banner will be presented to sponsor as a gift after returning to the US.

Mail In Sponsorship Form

If you would rather sign up as a sponsor via mail, click here to download the Business Sponsor sign up form. (Click document title to download).

GALLERY

Since 2016, Running Water for the Living Water teams have provided over 200 wells in India and Uganda. Click to experience a few of the well celebrations.