FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, Texas — The Gazelle Foundation is proud to announce that the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water is part of the 2026–2027 Austin Distance Challenge, a five-race series organized by the Austin Runners Club that celebrates Austin's vibrant running community and encourages runners to stay active all season long.
The Austin Distance Challenge brings together five of Central Texas' signature running events, giving participants the opportunity to pursue season-long goals while connecting with fellow runners and enjoying exclusive participant benefits throughout the series.
Run For The Water's 10-Miler is featured in the Distance Challenge's Full and Half Tracks, while the 5K is included in the Sprint Track, offering runners of every experience level a way to participate.
"We're proud to once again stand alongside organizations that make Austin's running community so special," said Courtney Waldren, Executive Director of the Gazelle Foundation. "The Austin Distance Challenge celebrates everything we love about this city—setting goals, supporting one another, and showing up. We're honored to be part of that tradition and look forward to welcoming runners to the 20th Anniversary Run For The Water this November."
Run For The Water takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in downtown Austin. Participants can choose from a 10-Miler, 5K, Kids K, or Global Run, with every registration helping fund sustainable clean water systems in Burundi through the Gazelle Foundation.
Runners interested in participating in the Austin Distance Challenge should register through the Austin Runners Club. Distance Challenge registration is separate from individual race registration and includes exclusive race discounts, community meetups, training resources, leaderboard tracking, race-day hospitality, and season-ending finisher rewards.
To learn more about Run For The Water or register for the 20th Anniversary event, visit RunForTheWater.com.
About Run For The Water
Run For The Water is Austin's premier charity 10-Miler and one of the city's signature fall running events. Organized by the Gazelle Foundation, the event has helped provide sustainable clean water access to more than 144,000 people in Burundi while bringing Austin's running community together for 20 years.
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Media Contact
Courtney Waldren
Executive Director, Gazelle Foundation
courtney@gazellefoundation.org
512-520-6943