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Date:
Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Location:
900 West Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, Texas
78703
United States
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Links:
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1k 5k Run Virtual

Run For The Water

One Race. A Lifetime of Change.


20th Anniversary!

Join us for our milestone year—whether it’s your first race or your 20th! Experience the best of Austin running, challenge yourself, and celebrate every step that helps bring clean water to communities in Burundi. Don’t miss this special event!

Run, Celebrate, Make an Impact

Race through Austin—from downtown streets to West Austin hills, finishing flat and fast. Choose your challenge: 5K, 10-Miler, Kids K, or our Global Run (virtual) from anywhere. Every step you take helps bring clean water to communities in Burundi.

Why Run For The Water?

The race benefits the Gazelle Foundation, providing clean water to communities in Burundi. Access to clean water creates better health, stronger communities, education, jobs, and hope. Your participation makes a real difference.

Pick Your Distance

  • 5K: Fun and fast for first-time runners or casual participants

  • 10-Miler: Test your speed and endurance on a scenic course

  • Kids K: Safe and exciting for little athletes

  • Global Run: Run, jog, or walk from anywhere! Complete anytime starting one week before race day

Extra Fun

All 10-Milers are automatically in the Hill Challenge—a friendly 600-meter sprint with winners crowned at the Winner’s Circle.

20 Years of Run For The Water

Join us for our milestone year! Whether it’s your first race or your 20th, join us to celebrate, challenge yourself, and be part of a day full of energy, purpose, and community.

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