Downtown Austin
Austin’s largest fall downtown waterfront race and only 10-Miler
Award Winning
8-time Austin Fit Magazine ‘Best Of’ reader’s poll winner
FUNDRAISING EVENT
100% of event proceeds directed back towards the mission
The Mission
CLEAN WATER CHANGES LIVES
The Gazelle Foundation knows that clean water is the key to life. But no one knows this better than the people of Burundi. For more than 11 million people, access to clean water means access to better health, stronger community, jobs, education, and most of all: hope.
Your race directly funds building water systems in one of the poorest countries in the world. Our Mission. Your Movement For Change.
Our Story
Gilbert Tuhabonye, Gazelle Foundation co-founder and a Burundian genocide survivor who literally ran to freedom and would eventually carry the Olympic torch in Atlanta, win multiple collegiate National Championships, and give back to the Austin community through Gilbert’s Gazelles and as the coach at St. Andrews High School, decided that naturally, a road race would be the Gazelle Foundation's marquee event and fundraiser.
>> Watch Our Video Narrated By Gilbert, Discover how the event 'Run For The Water' significantly contributes to our cause, and what can do to help our friends in Burundi, Africa.
The Course
Experience the best of Austin running. From downtown to Tarrytown and from the hills to the water with a finish designed to be flat and speedy, this is a course for every runner.
Runners of all levels and abilities can find the perfect challenge at Run For The Water. Whether new to running and looking to complete your first 5K, or looking to level-up and tackle a longer distance to test your speed and endurance our 10-miler is for you.
**New this year: Run For The Water introduces a new way to run with joy and purpose: the inaugural Hill Challenge, in partnership with Lululemon. This friendly competition to be the fastest on a 600 meter segment of the 10-mile course celebrates strength, joy, and determination—all in support of providing clean water for life to communities in Burundi. No additional registration is required, it's automatic for all 10-milers.
Every step up a hill here shortens the walk for someone in Burundi — from four miles to just 400 meters.
