WHO IS THE RACE BENEFICIARY?

Run For The Water is owned and operated by the Gazelle Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) since 2006. The Gazelle Foundation is dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi, Africa. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope.

IS MY ENTRY FEE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

The Gazelle Foundation has been a registered 501(c)(3) since 2006. According to IRS regulations, we are not permitted to count entry fees as donations. However, any donations made along with your registration at the time of race signup or in addition to it through our fundraising portal are fully tax-deductible. For runners that add a donation at the time of race registration, you will receive confirmation of your donation in your confirmation email.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GAZELLE FOUNDATION?

To learn more about the Gazelle Foundation, visit our website here, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?

You can register HERE.

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AGES ALLOWED FOR EACH EVENT?

• 10-Miler: 13 years

• 5K: 6 years

• Kids K: no minimum (we welcome babies in strollers for this event!)

• Global Run: no minimum

CAN I GET A REFUND OR DEFER MY REGISTRATION?

As stated at the time of registration, Run For The Water is unable to offer any form of refund or transfer of race entry to other runners.

I SIGNED UP FOR THE 1O MILE, CAN I SWITCH TO THE 5K?

Yes, you can switch from the 10-Miler to the 5K, however we do not refund the difference in your registration fee. Email us at info@gazellefoundation.org 5 if you would like to switch events.

I SIGNED UP FOR THE 5K, CAN I SWITCH TO THE 10 MILE?

Yes, you can switch from the 5K to the 10-Miler, but you will have to pay the difference in fee at the time you switch. Email us at info@gazellefoundation.org 5 if you would like to switch events.

I SIGNED UP FOR IN-PERSON, CAN I SWITCH TO VIRTUAL?

Yes, you may request a switch to the virtual Global Run by emailing info@gazellefoundation.org 5. **Please note that when switching to the Global Run you will receive a Global Run packet by mail instead of an in-person packet and t-shirt at Packet Pickup. Global swag differs from in person swag.

I SIGNED UP FOR THE VIRTUAL GLOBAL RUN, CAN I SWITCH TO EITHER THE 5K OR THE 10-MILER?

Yes, you can switch from Global Run to either the 10-Miler to the 5K in Austin, but you will need to pay the difference in fee at the time you switch. Email us at info@gazellefoundation.org 5 if you would like to switch events. If you switch races, you will not receive the Global Run finisher swag.

What and Where is the shakeout run?

Sat, Nov 8 at Karavel Shoes located at: 1011 W. Anderson Lane Austin Texas 78757. *Stay tuned for details!

Stay tuned for details!

Parking is complimentary at the Karavel parking lot

WHERE IS PACKET PICKUP AND WHAT ARE THE HOURS?

Packet pickup will take place at Karavel Shoes, located at: 1011 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757 Stay tuned for dates/hours.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK FOR PACKET PICKUP?

Parking is complimentary at the Karavel parking lot.

MAY I PICK UP A PACKET FOR ANOTHER RUNNER?

Yes, you may pickup another runner’s packet. However, please have them send you their confirmation email with barcode to help make the pickup process smoother and faster for all.

CAN YOU HOLD OR MAIL MY PACKET TO ME?

No, runners joining the event in Austin, TX must attend packet pick-up to receive your bib and other race items. Only Global Run race packets will be mailed to participants after the event.

RACE RESULTS

Find Photos and Results here.

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AWARDS

Overall Awards and top TWO Age Group will be emailed by Nov 20th.

RRCA Awards will be mailed beginning Nov 20th.

** NEW THIS YEAR: Hill Champion! A friendly competition to be the fastest on a specific segment of the the 10-mile course. No additional registartion is required, it's automatic for all 10-milers. Stay tuned for details!

WHAT DATE IS THE 2025 EVENT IN AUSTIN?

Race Day is Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Downtown Austin, TX.

WHEN DOES THE RACE START?

The 5K and 10 Miler races start at 7:00 am. The Kids K starts at 9:15 am.

WHERE ARE THE START AND FINISH LINE LOCATIONS?

The 5K and 10 Miler races start just East of Lamar and end on the South First Street Bridge. The Start Line and Finish Line are about ½ mile from each other.

The Kids K starts at the Run For The Water Finish Line on the north end of the South First Street Bridge at the intersection of Cesar Chavez.

WHAT IS THE COURSE FOR EACH EVENT?

You can find course maps for each event HERE.

Can I Volunteer?

Yes! We have many volunteer opportunities over the race weekend. Stay tuned for sign up details here!

ARE THERE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE? MY BUSINESS OR THE COMPANY I WORK WITH WANTS TO BE INVOLVED.

If the company that you work for or a business that you own is interested in either becoming a partner please email us: info@gazellefoundation.org

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

If your company or the company you work with is interested in purchasing entries for employees please email us: info@gazellefoundation.org