2026 Skylar’s Run - 5K for Clean Water
While Skylar will not physically be present at the race this year, his joyful spirit will be remembered and celebrated. We are grateful for his life which is an inspiration to us all.
Little Mulberry Park- Auburn, GA (Fence Rd. Entrance)
9.26.26
Can’t Join us at the Race?
Give the Gift of Safe, Clean water.
Every $100 given means a family no longer has to drink unsafe water.
Skylar's Run 5K for Clean Water: 9.26.26 Little Mulberry Park (Fence Road)
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Skylar's Run 5K for Clean Water: 9.26.26 Little Mulberry Park (Fence Road) 〰️
RETURNING FOR 2026:
A 0.5 mile paved, wheelchair accessible, inclusive “Walk & Roll” event that allows EVERYONE to be part of the clean water solution, no matter their age or abilities. This event is not timed and allows every participant to register a ‘race buddy’ to help them on the course if needed. All participants will receive a participation medal.
NEW FOR 2026:
Revised race course will feature two 'out and back' sections that will eliminate the steep hill on the East Meadow loop!
Race t-shirts in requested size will not be guaranteed if sign up occurs after September 10, 2026.
Family Registration option-- register up to 4 family members for $100 total!
Group Registration option-- register a team and fundraise together for Safe, Clean Water!
Paul Gwin, in honor of his son, Skylar, will be leading the way once again at this year’s event as a testimony to the fact that EVERYONE can be part of the clean water solution, no matter their age or abilities to make an IMPACT BEYOND THE FINISH LINE.
Skylar's Run- 5K for Clean Water event is fundraising event focused on bringing awareness that safe, clean water is a SOLVABLE problem.
Through participation in a 5K (the average daily walk for water by women and children in East Africa), we learn that by GOING THEIR DISTANCE, we can begin to CHANGE THEIR STORY.
Since 2021, with the help of many generous advocates, sponsors, and partners, REJOICE PROJECT has been able to provide over 1000 families with sustainable water filters that remove the harmful and disease-causing contaminants found in many freshwater sources in East Africa, bringing health and financial stability to families that previously had neither.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 AM Sign In/Registration
8:00 AM 5K START Time
9:15 (approx.) Medal Ceremony
Skylar's Run Clean Water T-SHIRT for all Participants
Chance to Win Giveaway Items
Fun for the WHOLE FAMILY
5K Awards: Medals for Top 3 In EACH age group/gender; Trophies for Top 3 OVERALL by gender
Walk & Roll: Medals for ALL participants.
Would you like to make an bigger impact? Join us as an individual or business Race Sponsor in 2026!
We are so grateful for our 2026 sponsors!
WE NEED YOU!
Do you own a business or would you just like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the Clean Water Program? Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Skylar’s Run - 5K for Clean Water are currently open! Advocacy of sponsors is critical as it drives the initial momentum for this event.
Download the Sponsorship Packet by clicking the button and contact us if you have any questions or need additional information!
WHY WE 5K?
We partner with community and church leaders who are committed to seeing their members have access to safe, clean water!
A 5K is the average walk many women and children make in to collect water necessary for daily living. Unfortunately this water is often contaminated with unseen, harmful bacteria leading to illness and even death. By choosing to run, walk, roll, or carry water, you provide access to safe, clean water through sustainable water filters and hygiene training for vulnerable children and families in rural communities in Kenya.
GO THEIR DISTANCE, CHANGE THEIR STORY.
2026 Race ROute
The race route at Little Mulberry Park (Fence Road entrance) will feature two out-and-back loops on the upper right side of the course. This will eliminate the very difficult hill section of the course, making this a much easier run or walk!
The “Walk and Roll” course is only one loop around the lake.
