Run for the Water - Austin
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Run For The Water : Austin, TX
Run For The Water is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 900 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703. The event marks its 20th anniversary and benefits the Gazelle Foundation, which raises funds to provide clean water to communities in Burundi. Fundraising figures shown for the event list $3,300.50 raised toward a $30,000 goal, or 11 percent of the goal.
The course moves through parts of Austin, including downtown streets and West Austin hills, and finishes on a flat section. Multiple participation options are offered, including a virtual Global Run that can be completed from anywhere beginning one week before race day.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10 Miler
- Kids 1K
- Global Run (virtual)
All 10 Miler participants are automatically entered in the Hill Challenge, a 600 meter sprint with winners recognized at a Winner's Circle. Listed registration fees include $13.18 for the Kids 1K, $62.97 for the 5K, $107.23 for the 10 Miler, and $35.32 for the Global Virtual Run. The event page references a fundraising leaderboard and team fundraising pages associated with the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
