Water For People 5K - Raleigh
About this race
Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. With over 300 participants for our last in-person race, this event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The American Tobacco Trail is a flat and shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!
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2027 Water For People 5K - Raleigh
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM - On-Site Registration and Packet Pick-Up 9:00 AM - Race Start 9:50 AM - Awards Ceremony In order to receive a t-shirt guaranteed, you must register on or before Friday, March 26, 2027. T-shirts will not be guaranteed to race participants who register after this date.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Apex, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 7:56 PM local time (EDT) in Apex on April 24, 2027 — 13h 24m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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