Free Community Events Before Race Day
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.
2026 Calendar
We're adding new events between now and race day, so check back often for the latest schedule.
📅 Saturday, AUG 15
Sweat440 Community Workout
🕖 9:00 AM
📍 Sweat440, 300 S Lamar Blvd, Suite O. Austin, TX 78704
Experience a free community workout and meet fellow runners before race day.
CHECK BACK FOR RSVP & WAIVER REQUIREMENTS
📅 Saturday, Sept 5
Community Run: Hosted by Gilbert’s GAzelles
🕖 5:45 AM
📍 Gilbert’s Gazelles HQ, downtown out on the plaza in front of 111 Sandra Muraida Way.
Join Gilbert's Gazelles for a free community run as we officially kick off training for Run For The Water. Everyone is welcome, whether you're registered for the race or simply looking for a great group run.
Please note: A signed waiver is required for all participants. STAY TUNED RSVP and waiver information will be available soon.
📅 📅 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, Oct 7
COMMUNITY RUN: Official Shake Out Run Hosted by Karavel
🕖 8:00 AM
📍 Karavel Shoes, 1011 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
All paces welcome! Get your final training run in, enjoy exclusive in-store access at Karavel, vendor demos, pickup your race packet, and have fun! Stick around after the run for festivities until 10 a.m. with complimentary coffee and snacks. There’ll be giveaways, cheer sign-making, and plenty of camaraderie to go around.
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.
