AUSTIN, Texas — The community is invited to lace up and kick off the weekend with a free community training run hosted by Run For The Water and RunHub on Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 AM.
Now in the second year of the partnership, Run For The Water and RunHub are building on the momentum of bringing Austin's running community together for miles, connection, and purpose ahead of the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water this November.
Whether participants are chasing a personal record, training for their first race, or simply looking for a fun way to start a Saturday morning, all paces are welcome. Participants can choose between a 5K or 5-mile route.
The morning will feature shoe demos, raffle prizes, exclusive perks and discounts, and an opportunity to connect with fellow runners from across Central Texas.
"Run For The Water has always been about more than race day," said Courtney Waldren, Executive Director of the Gazelle Foundation. "It's about community, showing up for one another, and remembering that every mile has the power to change lives through clean water."
Event details include:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:00 AM
RunHub, 5145 N. FM 620, Suite B-140, Austin, Texas 78732
5K and 5-mile route options
Shoe demos, raffle prizes, and special offers from partners
Free to participate
Participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance so organizers know how many runners to expect. rsvp information:
Additional training runs and opportunities to connect with the Run For The Water community are planned throughout the summer as participants prepare for race day on November 8. Stay tuned for additional details and announcements in the coming weeks.
Since 2006, Run For The Water participants have helped the Gazelle Foundation provide daily access to clean water for more than 144,000 people in Burundi through sustainable water systems that continue serving communities for generations.
About Run For The Water
Co-Founded in 2006 by Burundi native Gilbert Tuhabonye, Run For The Water has become one of Austin's beloved running events, raising funds to support sustainable clean water systems in Burundi through the work of the Gazelle Foundation. The 20th Anniversary Run For The Water will take place on November 8, 2026.
Media Contact
Courtney Waldren
Executive Director, Gazelle Foundation
courtney@gazellefoundation.org
512-520-6943