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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
900 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin TX
5K
54–72°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
57–83°F
dry
2024
63–83°F
rain
2023
67–82°F
dry
2022
65–79°F
rain
2021
52–74°F
dry
2020
58–79°F
dry
2019
42–55°F
rain
2018
56–64°F
rain
2017
46–60°F
rain
2016
63–67°F
rain
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About this race
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.
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