As Run For The Water celebrates 20 years of impact, we’re inviting runners, volunteers, and supporters to share their memories and stories from the journey. Submit your story by June 1, 2026 and receive a special 20th-anniversary commemorative bandana.
The Medal Looks Different
Get To Know Your Board Member: Maeve Magner
Turning A Failing Water System Into Reliable Access for 4,500 People in Burundi
Kabizi-Butwe Renovation & Extension Water System #78
Run For The Water Turns 20: One Race. A Lifetime of Change
This is What Progress Looks Like
Get To Know Your Board Member: Ashish Patel
Turning Celebration Into Clean Water: A Night of Stories and Support for Water Systems in Burundi
A sold-out crowd gathered at Hotel ZaZa on Saturday evening, February 28, 2026, for a powerful night of celebration and impact, raising support to bring clean water to more communities in Burundi.
Guests began the evening with an immersive, eye-opening water walk simulation, offering a glimpse into the daily journey many take to collect water. That shared experience set the tone for the night, which continued with dinner, dancing, a lively auction, and a photo booth to capture the moment.
The smiles tell the story of a community coming together to build clean water systems that transform daily life in Burundi.





