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Spring is almost here! Time to step out of a challenging winter and embrace a lighter and healthier season. Some families sign up for a 5K race to get everybody moving again. But what if you could get fit, get your family outside, grow your faith, and<\/em> make a difference for a great cause?<\/p>\n

That’s a tall order for any family activity, but it really is possible. In fact, thousands of families are signing up for the Global 6K for Water <\/a>on May 17, 2025, for all those great reasons and more. You can do it from anywhere, and each registration fee helps a person in need<\/a> get clean water!<\/p>\n

Why a 6K for clean water? Six kilometers<\/a> (3.7 miles) is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water every day. Women and children, especially girls, spend hours every day hauling water that isn’t even safe to drink. But they have no other choice. We can change that.<\/p>\n

Every child deserves clean water to drink. World Vision reaches one new person with clean water every 10 seconds and one new person with handwashing promotion as well.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to be a part of the change? Join us in tackling the global water crisis<\/a> by signing up today. And don’t forget these tips for fitness, faith-building, and fun to help you and your family prepare<\/a> well for your walk for water.<\/p>\n

Get ready for your Global 6K for Water<\/h2>\n

So, you signed up. (Or are thinking about it — what are you waiting for? Sign up now!<\/a>) Are you ready? Can you get ready?<\/p>\n

The Global 6K is great because you can do it anywhere! Walk or run the distance by yourself, with family and friends, or with your church, school, or community, and be part of this global movement to change lives. Whether you join from the treadmill or your favorite trail, the neighborhood or the track, when you and thousands of others around the world walk, run, or roll your way to 6K, you’ll help people who need it most get life-changing clean water.<\/p>\n

Maybe you’ve been unable to get outside and pound the pavement. Maybe you’ve never participated in a walk, run, or race fundraiser before. Whatever it is, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know to prepare well for your 6K and have a blast as you help children around the world get clean water.<\/p>\n

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The Moffitt family<\/a> is a family on mission. Bryan and Shayla’s passion for running has inspired Addyson, pictured at age 10, and Cayson, pictured at age 6, to also run. The family has run in the Global 6K for Water several times and sponsors two children in Kenya. Bryan says, “Whether you’re walking for five minutes or to the mailbox and back, start somewhere, and God will get you wherever you’re at. Don’t let fear get in your way because you start out by walking. And after you walk for 10 minutes, you walk for 15 the next week. And then after that, walk for 20 minutes.” (Photo courtesy of Bryan Moffitt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Family fitness: The family that walks together …<\/h2>\n

The great thing about the Global 6K for Water is that you can make the distance as easy or as challenging as you want.<\/p>\n

Most people will walk the 6K, some will run, some will push strollers, and few athletes will do the 6K while carrying a heavy jerrycan full of water! Whatever you choose, training can be a great family fitness activity.<\/p>\n

Even if you’ve been a couch potato all winter, you can start with a 20-minute walk and increase your time from there every day. You’ll:<\/p>\n