Join us on October 28th, 2012 for the 6th Annual Run for the Water! We're proud to host the Road Runners Club of America South Region 10-Mile Championship.
The Run for the Water is produced by and benefits the Gazelle Foundation. Thanks to participation in the last four years we have been able to provide over 8,000 Burundians with access to clean water for their remainder of their life through the implementation of water systems. For every registrant in the race the Gazelle Foundation is able to provide clean water to one additional person in Burundi. For life.
To learn more about what we do, visit http://www.gazellefoundation.org/#!projects.
Check out our new videos with training tips and a full course preview by clicking on the below links:
Training Tips from Gilbert Tuhabonye
Final Event Details
- Age Group Award pick-up is available inside RunTex Riverside during store regular store hours.
- The 2011 Fundraising Incentives are available for pick-up from the Gazelle Foundation office located at 420 W Riverside Drive.
General Information
Date: Sunday October 28, 2012
Events: 10-Miler, 5K and Kids K
Location: All races start/finish at the First Street Bridge.
Start Times: Each event starts at a different time. 10-miler racers start at 7 AM and 5K at 7:15 to minimize traffic concerns. The Kids K begins at 9:00AM. Details for all races are below.
Weather: Sunrise on race day is 6:52 AM. Average weather at sunrise is 51 degrees with afternoon highs averaging 72 degrees. It was 64 degrees for the 2008 Run For The Water.
Parking: Ample parking is available on the street and in several parking garages. Parking will be available at One Texas Center (505 Barton Springs Rd), Palmer Events Center ($7.00), and the Austin American Statesman on Congress Ave.
Street Closures: Cesar Chavez will be closed between Mopac and Guadalupe St. starting at 4:00 AM. Runners arriving from Mopac should use 5th St. for access to the start area. Intersections along the course will close on a rolling basis. The course will be serviced by Austin Police Department officers and course marshals.
Door Hanger Notification
Registration: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration details are listed below for each event. The only way to register is via online. The Gazelle Foundation encourages you to register early to help us plan on shirt, food and hydration volume. Entries are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Secure Registration: The Gazelle Foundation has partnered with Event Data Solutions to assist us with online registration. To register for the race, you will be redirected to EDS's secure website. We partner with them for their professional service and security of your information. EDS does not store nor share your information. Check them out here: Event Data Solutions
Race Discounts: We have incorporated training group discounts into our early registration program. If you would like to receive a discounted race entry, simply register on or before September 30, 2011. Where else in town can you sign up for a $17 5K or $39 10-Miler?
Race Route Map: Click Here.
Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will be held at RunTex Riverside on Friday, October 28 between 10 AM and 7 PM, Saturday, October 29 between 9 AM and 6 PM and Sunday, Sunday, October 30 between 6:00am and 7:00am for the 10-Miler and 5K and until 8:30 am for the Kids K.
Tag Timing: The 10-miler and 5K will utilize chip TAG timing. The tag chips are provided with each bib so there is no need to bring your own chip.
Race Photography: Kreutz Photography will be at the race to take pictures of participants. After the race you will be able to view and order pictures at http://www.kreutzphotography.com/ and 2007 through 2010 Run for the Water pictures are up as well.
Austin Distance Challenge: The 2011 Run For The Water is race two of the Austin Distance Challenge, a series of races that culminates with the Austin Marathon in February 2012. Run For The Water participants are not required to be part of the Distance Challenge to participate. More information is available at www.austindistancechallenge.com.
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed throughout race week for packet stuffing, packet pickup, water stops and general course cleanup. You or your service organization helping out would be of great benefit to the Gazelle Foundation. For volunteer opportunities, press the 'volunteer' tab at the top of the page or go to Volunteer Sign Up.
Barefoot Division: The 10-Miler and 5K events will have a barefoot division this year with special awards going to the top three Overall and Masters Male/Female as well as age groups in ten-year increments. All participants are also eligible for awards in the open divisions.
To qualify, the registrant must pick up a special D-Tag chip at packet pickup as well as a sticker at the "Barefoot Check-In" table on race morning and complete the whole race in a "shoe" (or completely barefoot) that meets the general accepted standards of barefoot or minimalist. The Run for the Water staff is the final judge and there will be no appeals or changes to results. No other pre-registration is necessary. Any participant caught breaking the rules or changing/adding footwear after receiving the tag will be disqualified from ALL awards. Barefoot "footwear" generally has a sole of no more than 7-8 millimeters and includes products such as Vibram Fivefingers, Merrell’s Barefoot Glove series and Vivobarefoot shoes. Nike Free shoes do not qualify due to their padding.
Start Time: 7:00am
Early Entry Fee: $39.00 (until September 30th)
Registration Fee: $49.00 (October 1st - October 27th)
Late Registration Fee: $60.00 (October 28th-30th)
Course:
The 10-miler course is the same as the 2009 and 2010 events with the start/finish line at the First Street bridge near RunTex Riverside. Course map available here. (USATF Certification: TX07033JF). We are pleased to host the 2011 RRCA Texas State 10-Mile Championship. Please click on the green banner at the top of your screen for more detailed information.
Aid Stations: There will be 8 aid stations along the route with Gatorade and water.
10-Miler Awards:
Overall Male and Female
Masters (40 & Up) Male and Female
Age Groups - 3 deep, male and female: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Up
Prize Money:
Thanks to our newest sponsor, Gilbert's Gazelles Training Group, we are proud to announce a total of $1,500 in prize money for the 10-miler in the Overall and Masters divisions. Break down is as follows:
Overall (Male & Female - $1,000 total) Overall Male and Female
1st - $250
2nd - $125
3rd - $75
4th - $50
Masters (Male & Female - $500 total)
1st - $1002nd - $75
3rd - $50
4th - $25
Time Requirements to Receive a Comped Entry (Participants must email by 11:59 PM, October 27th, 2011 with information on the race and date that they achieved one of the below times in their respective age and gender category. Only times dating on OR after October 1, 2010 will be accepted.)
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Male Open |
Female Open |
Masters Male |
Masters Female |
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Half Marathon |
1:10.40 |
1:22.40 |
1:18.40 |
1:26.40 |
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10-Miler |
53:00 |
1:02.00 |
59:00 |
1:05.00 |
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10K |
32:10 |
37:30 |
35:40 |
39:20 |
Start Time: 7:15 AM
Early Entry Fee: $17.00 (until September 30th)
Registration Fee: $22.00 (October 1st - October 27th)
Late Registration Fee: $30.00 (October 28th-30th)
Course: The mostly flat, fast, out-and-back course starts on the First Street bridge. Runners turn left on Cesar Chavez to the Mopac on-ramp and return.
Aid Stations: There will be two aid stations on the 5K course.
Walkers: We welcome and encourage walkers to join us in the Run for the Water. Due to time restrictions and our goal to be a good neighbor along the 10-mile route, we encourage walkers to register and participate in the 5K.
5K Awards:
Overall Male and Female
Masters Male and Female
Age Groups - 3 deep, male and female: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Up
Start Time: 9:00AM
Early Entry Fee: $12.00 (until October 27th)
Late Registration Fee: $15.00 (October 28-30th)
Kid's K Awards: Every child participating in the Kid's K receives an award
Course: The course is out and back on the 1st Street Bridge to Cesar Chavez and City Hall
Extras: Kids will be led by Gilbert Tuhabonye during the event. The Kid's K is a tremendous amount of fun for both kids and parents. Parents with young children are welcome to accompany their kids along the route.
The Run for the Water presented by Keller Williams would not be possible without the support of the neighborhood and residents along the race route. The Run for the Water is produced by the Gazelle Foundation, a local 501(c)3 organization that implements charitable efforts to improve life for people in Burundi and offers assistance to children of our community.
In order to minimize inconveniences to residents on race morning, the race is working closely with APD and the City of Austin Transportation Department to develop a traffic plan that will allow access in and out of the race route during the event. Intersections along the route will be staffed by APD officers and they will allow traffic to cross the route when safe to do so. For details about the race route, road closures and event times please see the attached documents. If you have any further questions, please email info@gazellefoundation.com or call 512-970-5179.
Links:
Race map
Course Elevation Profile
Road closure map
Neighborhood notification letter
Door hanger notification
Pace Chart