11th ANNUAL WALK FOR WATER
2026-03-21 07:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water – 5K
Fairmount Water Works is partnering again this year with Keiyo Soy Ministries (KSM) to offer the 11th Annual Run/Walk for Water for Life. According to UNICEF, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to safe drinking water. Billions of people around the world are continuing to suffer from poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
KSM’s water project in the Kerion Valley was recently destroyed by landslides due to heavy rains. Race registration fees will support a new drilling operation that will provide water for seven schools.
This year’s Theme for World Water Day is “ Valuing Water”. Let us value water and help thousands of children in Kerion Valley have access to safe drinking water.
Register now: $30. Price increases to $35 after February 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Register early to get a lower rate and T-shirt!
REGISTER NOW
Race Day Details:
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration opens at 7:30 am
Water Works Building- 640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Run/Walk Starts at 9 AM
Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2566305
Thank you in advance for joining us.

Understanding the Urban Watershed - Kayak Program
2026-06-06 10:30 - 14:30
Start at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we’ll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia’s innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery.
After a brief lunch break (we provide), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!
This program is geared towards families with youth ages 12 and up. (12 years is the minimum age allowed). All participants must sign a kayak waiver, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver.
Meet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 20-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person.
This program is made possible through a partnership between Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Schuylkill River Development Corporation.
Email emily.m.romberger@phila.gov, Environmental Education Planner, FWWIC, for more information.
