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, Nov 7
Official Shake Out Run Hosted by Karavel
🕖 8:00 AM, RSVP required
📍 Karavel Shoes, 1011 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
Join us Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 AM at Karavel Shoes, our Official Packet Pick Up Location and host of the 2026 Run For The Water Shake Out Run.
Get your race bib, run your shake out miles, and stick around for the fun. Tiny Truck Music will be DJing the morning, with food and coffee, partner demos, giveaways, cheer sign making, plus exclusive race-weekend perks.
This event is open to registered Run For The Water participants only, and yes family members and friends are welcome to join registered runners. RSVP HERE
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
