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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Miler | 10 Mile | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Kids K | Kids | Nov 8, 20269:15 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 10 Miler starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 580 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Downtown Austin, just east of Lamar; finish on the South First Street Bridge, Austin, TX
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Run for the Water, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
A free 3 mile shakeout run starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Karavel Shoes, the official packet pickup spot. Full packet pickup details had not been posted when checked. On Sunday the 5K and 10 miler go off at 7 a.m. and the Kids K at 9:15 a.m.
Course
The start sits just east of Lamar and the finish on the South First Street Bridge, about half a mile apart. A 600 meter timed hill segment on the 10 mile course is scored automatically for every 10 miler. The course stays open for 3 hours; walkers are welcome.
Shirt and medal
In person runners get a bib, race shirt, free photos and a bronze finisher medal for the 20th year, plus a free 10 week training plan. Kids K runners get a medal and a cape. A finish line festival follows with food trucks and Burundian drummers.
Awards
Overall and masters winners in the 10 miler and 5K, RRCA championship awards and Hill Challenge winners are honored at the Winners Circle in the finish festival from 8:30 a.m. Top two age group awards are mailed starting Nov. 17.
Rules and FAQ
Minimum age is 13 for the 10 miler and 6 for the 5K; the Kids K has no minimum. Strollers may start near the back. Pets and bikes are not allowed on the course. Entries cannot be refunded or transferred, though you can switch distances by email.
The cause
The race is the main fundraiser of the Gazelle Foundation, co founded by Burundian runner and Austin coach Gilbert Tuhabonye. Event proceeds pay for water systems in Burundi. A virtual Global Run option is also offered for those outside Austin.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (runforthewater.com, runforthewater.com/faqs, runforthewater.com/course-maps, runforthewater.com/race-info), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A downtown Austin charity road race run by the Gazelle Foundation, with proceeds funding clean water systems in Burundi. The 10 mile route heads from downtown out to Tarrytown and back to a flat finish on the South First Street Bridge; 2026 is the 20th edition and hosts the RRCA 10 Mile Championship.