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Run For The Water Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Event Series Across Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The celebration of Run For The Water's 20th anniversary is underway, and everyone is invited to be part of it.
Leading up to race day on Sunday, November 8, Run For The Water is hosting and partnering on a series of community events across Austin, including training runs, run club meetups, fitness classes, and special events designed to bring people together and celebrate two decades of running for clean water.
Whether you're training for the 10-Miler, preparing for your first 5K, or simply looking for a welcoming community to run with, there's an event for you.
To make it easy to find upcoming activities, Run For The Water has launched a new Community Events page, where participants can explore a growing calendar of events happening throughout the season.
"Run For The Water has always been about community," said Courtney Waldren, Executive Director of the Gazelle Foundation. "For 20 years, this race has connected people through a shared purpose. As we celebrate this milestone, we're excited to bring runners, walkers, families, and friends together long before race day and invite even more people to experience what makes this community so special."
Community events begin before the official 10-week training season and continue through race weekend. Registered participants will receive the complimentary 10-week Run For The Water Training Plan by email at the end of August, but anyone is welcome to attend community events throughout the season.
Most events are free and open to the public, and you do not need to be registered for Run For The Water to participate. Some partner events may require registration, a waiver, or an admission fee. Participation details are listed with each event.
The Community Events page will be updated regularly as additional events are announced. See here
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Run For The Water returns on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with a 10-Miler, 5K, Kids K, and Global Run. Since 2007, the event has united thousands of participants while helping fund sustainable clean water systems in Burundi through the Gazelle Foundation.
To view upcoming community events or register for the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water, visit the race website.
About Run For The Water
Run For The Water is Austin's premier charity running event benefiting the Gazelle Foundation. Since 2007, participants have helped fund sustainable clean water systems that provide lasting access to safe water for communities in Burundi. This year's 20th Anniversary race takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, continuing a tradition of community, purpose, and lasting impact.
Media Contact
Courtney Waldren
Executive Director, Gazelle Foundation
courtney@gazellefoundation.org
512-520-6943