What is WaterAid?
WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.
WaterAid works with people in 17 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region to improve their quality of life through lasting improvements to water, sanitation and hygiene education using local skills and practical, sustainable technologies.
Run for WaterAid!
Millions of people around the world walk miles each day just to collect water. By joining WaterAid's Team, every step you take will ensure that some of the world's poorest people will gain access to one of life's necessities - safe, clean water.
WaterAid runners receive:
- An exclusive training day for WaterAid runners, hosted by a personal trainer, with a practical session and top tips
- A dedicated monthly WaterAid Team e-newsletter including fundraising advice and runners' stories
- A thorough fundraising information pack and a coveted WaterAid running vest
- Continuous advice and support from WaterAid's experienced events team
- The opportunity to run in a WaterAid costume such as a toilet, tap or even a buckethead!
- A festive post-race party where participants can meet their supporters, receive a well deserved sports massage , have hot showers and refuel on refreshments
- Fantastic support on the day, with WaterAid cheering points at crucial stages along the race track to keep you going
Please join our Virgin London Marathon team and help bring some of the world's poorest people closer to safe water and a better quality of life.
