Don't Miss the Run for the Water 10 Miler!
Not too many races deserve the adjective “iconic,” but if any do, the Gazelle Foundation’s Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler certainly does. Founded in 2006 by super-coach Gilbert Tuhabonye, the Run For The Water 5K, and 10-Miler has built 74 water systems in southwestern Burundi, serving more than 141,860 people, creating more than 5,411 jobs, and serving more than 68 schools, churches, and medical facilities! It’s hard not to get inspired by Tuhabonye’s mantra to “Run with joy” along Lady Bird Lake to bring hope to an area of the world where people walk miles to fetch water.
With a challenging course running alongside Lady Bird Lake, through nearby West Austin neighborhoods including Austin’s famed Scenic Loop and a finish that is flat and speedy, it's one of the most scenic races in all of Texas.
WHAT: Gazelle Foundation’s Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler, and Kids K and Finish Line Festival | Global Run For The Water
- The race is part of the 2025 Austin Distance Challenge series.
- Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has named Run For The Water the State 10-Mile State Championship for 2025.
- Running teams are welcome and encouraged.
- New this year: Hill Challenge Powered by lululemon
- Finish Line Festival features Burundian Drummers, Kids Korner, Food Trucks, Sponsor booths, prizes, and more.
- The Global Run For The Water, a virtual option, invites runners and walkers to complete the race anywhere in the world from November 2-9th.
WHERE: Downtown Austin
- Runners for the 5K & 10-miler line up on Cesar Chavez, east of Lamar Blvd. The race finishes on the First Street Bridge.
- Kids K participants line up at the north end of the First Street Bridge at Cesar Chavez. The race finishes on the First Street Bridge. Strollers welcome.
- The Team Zone will be located near the finish line on the First Street Bridge.
WHEN: Sunday, November 9, 2025
- 5K and 10-Miler runners start at 7 a.m.
- KidsK race starts at 9:15 a.m.
- The Global Run can be done virtually on the same day or anytime up to a week ahead of the race (November 2-9).
WHY: The race benefits the Gazelle Foundation which is dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: peace and hope.
