Course
Road race in central Austin. The 10-mile course runs from downtown out through Tarrytown and the hills above Lake Austin, closing with a flat, fast finish. A 5K and a Kids K run alongside it.
10 Miler10 mi
5K5 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 8 Nov 2026
Date confirmed with the organiser · entry window checked by RunCalendar
About
Run For The Water is an annual road race in Austin, Texas, raising funds for the Gazelle Foundation to build clean water wells in Burundi. The event features a 10-mile run and a 5K through central Austin and has grown into one of the city's longest-running charity races.
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