2025 was full of powerful strides in Austin and in Burundi. Your support helped deliver clean water, healthier communities and brighter futures.
During 2025, we completed
Most races celebrate the finish line with a medal. Run For The Water does it differently, turning every mile into clean water systems that serve communities for generations.
Construction is underway on the Kabizi–Butwe water system—renovating and expanding an existing, failing system to bring reliable, nearby access to clean water for 4,500 people.
Run For the Water turns 20. For two decades, Austin has turned miles into clean water—building a legacy of impact that’s still growing.
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.