Read the latest news and announcements from Run For The Water 2026 as we celebrate 20 years of miles that matter and continue supporting clean water systems in Burundi.
20th Anniversary Race Weekend • November 8, 2026
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For the first time in a decade, finisher medals are back at Run For The Water. Run the 10-Miler, 5K or Kids K, cross that finish line and earn the hardware to celebrate it. Medals are back for this milestone year only—so if you want one, this is the year to run for it.
November in Austin means Run For The Water. There’s still time to train, pick your distance and join thousands of runners on November 8 for legendary hills, serious race-day energy and miles that help bring clean water to Burundi.
Austin run clubs are invited to hit the hills for Show Us Your Hills, a fun, sweat-worthy challenge leading up to the 20th anniversary Run For The Water on November 8. Post a hill workout, tag @RunForTheWater, challenge another club and earn a chance at $50 for your crew.
The countdown to 20 years of Run For The Water is on! Co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye and Gilbert’s Gazelles kick off the 10-week training season September 5, bringing Austin runners together to hit the road, find their pace and start the journey to the 20th anniversary race on November 8.
Elite athlete applications are open for the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water. Apply for a limited number of complimentary entries in the competitive 5K and 10-Miler fields, including the RRCA 10-Mile Championship.
Run For The Water is proud to once again be part of the Austin Distance Challenge, a five-race series that celebrates Austin's running community. Whether you're chasing a new goal or simply looking for a great season of racing, the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water is honored to be part of the journey.
Run For The Water is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a season of community events across Austin. Join training runs, partner workouts, run club meetups, and special events leading up to race day on November 8.
As Run For The Water prepares to celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary, the event is expanding community outreach, training opportunities, and storytelling efforts to welcome more runners into Austin's race for clean water. New community-focused roles will help connect first-time participants, returning runners, teams, and supporters to the people, purpose, and impact behind every mile.
Join Run For The Water and RunHub on July 11 for a free community training run featuring 5K and 5-mile options, shoe demos, raffle prizes, and more. All paces are welcome as Austin runners begin gearing up for the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water this November.
From Austin to Burundi, Run For The Water celebrates 20 years of miles, community, and clean water this Global Run Day.