Registration Opens 4/29/2024!
We're excited to see you at the 18th annual Run For The Water 5K, 10 Miler, and Kids K, happening the first Sunday in November.
We're offering a discount to the first 100 people who register for this year's race!
Click below to secure your discount and spot at the start line.
Discount is for 5K and 10-miler only, and it's automatically applied at check out, but only for the first 100 registrants.
What: Run For The Water 5k, 10-Miler, Kids K
When: Sunday, November 3, 2024
How: Register. Registration Opens: 4/29/2024
Our Mission. Your Movement For Change
Clean water is foundational to reversing the cycle of poverty. In Burundi, one of the poorest countries in the world, waterborne illnesses are the leading cause of death and the majority of the population live in rural, mountainous areas that are difficult to access. For a community there, clean water means:
>>Watch the video narrated by Gilbert TuhabonyE
Discover how our event, Run For The Water, significantly contributes to our cause, and what you can do to help our friends in Burundi, Africa.
It’s our 18th year, we’re sharing 18 facts about Run For The Water, Burundi and the impact of clean water
Since the race began in 2009, 46,000 people have toed the start line to Run For The Water.
Of those who registered for the 2023 race, 40% signed up for 5k distance.
Run For The Water is a fundraising event benefitting the Gazelle Foundation —100% of event proceeds go to building clean water systems in Burundi.
The energy, rhythmic sounds, and dancing of a dozen Burundian drummers usher finishers to the home stretch with joy.
Race participants do NOT get finisher’s medals, this simple cost-saving measure means even more people in Burundi get a lifetime of clean water.
Waterborne diseases are the leading cause of death in Burundi.
Every water system built reduces or eliminates deadly waterborne diseases.
Clean water is available to all people regardless of tribe or religion, healing divisions and building common ground.
Access to water gives people time to grow food, earn an income, spend time with family, and attend school — all of which are foundational to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Overall, we have provided clean water to 128,760 people.
We have invested over $2.73 million in clean water projects in Burundi.
We have created 5,088 jobs.
A typical Gazelle Foundation water system reduces the distance to clean safe water from 4 miles to 400 meters.
To simulate the daily journey of many Burundians, Walk Teams are invited to walk the 5K route trading off the carrying duty of water jugs that weigh 30-40 lbs.
Runner statistics: a quick approximation of the number of steps per mile is as follows: 2,400 for females and 2,112 for males.
Run For The Water is only part of the story. Combined with our other events and your generous donations, 69 water systems have been built bringing clean water to over 128,760 people.
When the construction of a new system kicks off, the life-changing impact begins.
We have built the best community of Supporters and Partners in the world (that's you!).
We've accomplished a lot, but there is still much to do!
WE CAN SOLVE THE WATER CRISIS IN BURUNDI.
IT ALL STARTS RIGHT HERE - WITH YOU.
Burundi needs us and we need you. Each of our events is an opportunity to provide clean water to those who need it most. Join our mailing list, get involved, and help us transform lives in Burundi.
The Gazelle Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
