Free Community Events Before Race Day
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Meet the Run For The Water community at free training runs, partner workouts, run club meetups, and special events across Austin.
Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be registered for 2026 Run For The Water to attend. Most events are free and open to the public.
If an RSVP, waiver, or advance registration is required, you'll find those details on the individual event listing.
Events are filling up quickly, so reserve your spot early!
2026 Calendar
We're adding new events between now and race day, so check back often for the latest schedule.
📅 Saturday, August 29
Summer Sweat Studio Series: Orange THeory Four Points Workout
🕖 8:00 AM — SOLD OUT See below for other opportunities!
📍 Orange Theory Four Points, 7301 N FM 620 #175, Austin, TX 78730
We’re wrapping up our summer studio sweat series with a little indoor fun. You’ll get a complimentary workout, courtesy of Orange Theory Four Points. Hang with us after to learn more about Run For The Water on November 8th!
About the Workout:
SOLD OUT→
📅 Saturday, SeptEMBER 5
Community Run: Hosted by Gilbert’s GAzelles
🕖 5:45 - 7:45 AM
📍 Gilbert’s Gazelles HQ, On the plaza in front of 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin TX 78703
Kick off your Run For The Water journey! Join Gilbert's Gazelles for a free community run celebrating the launch of our official 10-week training program*. Whether you're registered for Run For The Water or just looking for a great group run, everyone is welcome.
Choose your distance
5K Training: 2–5 miles
10-Miler Training: 3–7 miles
Multiple pace groups available
Parking
Limited free street parking is available until 8:00 a.m. After 8:00 a.m., standard parking rates apply.
Event Details
RSVP & SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
*Every Run For The Water registration includes a complimentary 10-week self-guided training plan created by celebrated runner, coach, and co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye. Training plans will be emailed in late August.
📅 FRIDAY, SEPT 11
Visit Us at Zilker Relays
🕖 5:30 PM
📍 Zilker Metro Park
Come say hello at our booth, meet the team, and learn more about Run For The Water.
📅 SAturday, SEPT 12
Community Run: Hosted By RunHub
🕖 7:00 AM
📍 RunHub, 5145 FM 620, Suite B-140 Austin TX 78732
Join us for a fun party and a 4.4-mile run celebrating RunHub’s 1-year anniversary! Come say hi and learn more about Run For The Water while enjoying Altra and Mizuno shoe demos, a guided no-drop run with multiple distance options, prizes, drinks, smoothies, and more.
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📅 Saturday, Oct 3
COMMUNITY RUN: Hosted by CAFECITO RUN CLUB
🕖 7:00 AM
📍 Cenzo Coffee, 7033 Union Park Ln, Austin, TX 78744
All ages. All paces. Join us for a free community run with Cafecito Run Club.
📅 Saturday, Nov 7
COMMUNITY RUN: Official Shake Out Run Hosted by Karavel
🕖 8:00 AM
📍 Karavel Shoes, 1011 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
All ages. All paces. One last community run before race day! Pick up your race packet, enjoy exclusive early access to Karavel Shoes, check out vendor demos, make a cheer sign, enter giveaways, and get pumped for race weekend. Stick around after the run for complimentary coffee and snacks, served until 10:00 a.m.
Share Your Run
Follow @runforthewater for event updates, training inspiration, and race news. If you join us at a community event, tag us in your photos—we'd love to share them! #r4tw #RunForTheWater
Ready For Race Day?
You've met the community—now join us on November 8 for Austin's premiere charity road race. Choose your distance and be part of a day that changes lives. Run For The Water, 7am, Sunday November 8, 2026, 5K, 10-Miler & Kids K
