WHO IS THE RACE BENEFICIARY?

Run For The Water is owned and operated by the Gazelle Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) since 2006. The Gazelle Foundation is dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi, Africa. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope.

IS MY ENTRY FEE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

The Gazelle Foundation has been a registered 501(c)(3) since 2006. According to IRS regulations, we are not permitted to count entry fees as donations. However, any donations made along with your registration at the time of race signup or in addition to it through our fundraising portal are fully tax-deductible. For runners that add a donation at the time of race registration, you will receive confirmation of your donation in your confirmation email.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GAZELLE FOUNDATION?

To learn more about the Gazelle Foundation, visit our website here, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?

You can register HERE.

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AGES ALLOWED FOR EACH EVENT?

• 10-Miler: 13 years

• 5K: 6 years

• Kids K: no minimum (we welcome babies in strollers for this event!)

• Global Run: no minimum

WHAT DATE IS THE 2024 EVENT IN AUSTIN?

Race Day is Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Downtown Austin, TX.

WHEN DOES THE RACE START?

The 5K and 10 Miler races start at 7:00 am. The Kids K starts at 9:15 am.

WHERE ARE THE START AND FINISH LINE LOCATIONS?

The 5K and 10 Miler races start just East of Lamar and end on the South First Street Bridge. The Start Line and Finish Line are about ½ mile from each other.

The Kids K starts at the Run For The Water Finish Line on the north end of the South First Street Bridge at the intersection of Cesar Chavez.

WHAT IS THE COURSE FOR EACH EVENT?

You can find course maps for each event HERE.

ARE THERE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE? MY BUSINESS OR THE COMPANY I WORK WITH WANTS TO BE INVOLVED.

If the company that you work for or a business that you own is interested in either becoming a partner please email us: info@gazellefoundation.org

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

If your company or the company you work with is interested in purchasing entries for employees please email us: info@gazellefoundation.org