A failing water system in Burundi is being rebuilt the right way—starting with a reliable source, strong design, and local teams. When complete, it will bring clean water close to home for 4,500 people.
Run For The Water, Run, News Events
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.
Project Updates
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, News Events, Run For The Water
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.
Spring For The Water, News Events
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.
