Run for the Water - Austin
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Event overview
Run For The Water is a charity running event held in Austin, Texas, on November 8, 2026. The event is presented by the Gazelle Foundation to raise funds for building water systems in Burundi. The course runs through downtown and west Austin and the organizer notes that each November over 5,000 runners and walkers participate. The event marks the 20th anniversary of Run For The Water.
Distances and format
The event offers the following race options:
- Kids 1K
- 5K Run
- 10 Miler
- Global Virtual Run available to complete from any location beginning one week before race day
Listed registration fees include Kids 1K: $13.18, Global Virtual Run: $35.32, 5K Run: $46.39, and 10 Miler: $79.57.
Fundraising and purpose
Funds raised support the Gazelle Foundation with a stated goal of providing clean water to people in Burundi. The event page shows a current fundraising total of $121.23 toward a $30,000.00 goal. The Global Virtual Run allows participants to join the fundraising effort from any location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
