Run Like Water 5K 2026
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About Run Like Water 5K
Join us for the third annual H2GO 5k on Saturday, November 14th!
This isn't your typical 5k race.
The Run Like Water 5K is the only 5k event where runners will be able to gain an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the world renowned F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center (WRC) on your route.
Official Peachtree Qualifier
The Run Like Water 5K is an official qualifier for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
Route
The race will begin and conclude on The Water Tower Global Innovation Center's campus. Opened in 2022, The Water Tower Innovation Center is a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for research, technology, and training to support innovative solutions for the water industry.
The F. Wayne Hill WRC is an award-winning advanced wastewater treatment facility located next door to The Water Tower. The water it cleans and returns to the environment is some of the highest quality effluent (cleaned wastewater) in the United States. The F. Wayne Hill WRC is a worldwide model for wastewater treatment, providing approximately 100 tours a year for visitors from around the world. Two other parts of the treatment process—nutrient recovery and energy recovery—make the F. Wayne Hill WRC an innovative, forward-looking community asset that will pay dividends to Gwinnett County for generations to come. During the H2Go Run Like Water 5k, you'll be able to see wastewater treatment processes in action on your route through the WRC as you race to the finish line!
Run for a Great Cause
Proceeds from the H2GO 5k go to The Water Tower Institute (501c3) for innovative water programming, such as STEM workshops for high school students to explore water careers and workforce training for individuals who would like to support their communities as water or wastewater operators. Learn more about The Water Tower here.
Entry Fees
Early Bird Registration (Before September 15, 2026): $30.00 Advance Registration (Before November 11, 2026): $35.00 Day of Registration (After November 11, 2026): $50.00
Location
Check in and parking are at The Water Tower, located at 2500 Clean Water Court Buford, Georgia 30519. Please use the main entrance at the intersection of Plunketts and Woodward Mill. The back entrance on One Water Way will be blocked off as part of the race course. Detailed directions are available on The Water Tower's website here.
Schedule
7:00 AM Check In and Bib Pickup 8:00 AM Race starts 9:00 AM Awards Ceremony
Parking
Ample free parking is available at The Water Tower.
T-Shirts
Registrants who sign up by October 14 will get a guaranteed T-shirt. More shirts will be available in various sizes on the day of the race on a first come, first served basis!
Sponsor the Run Like Water 5K
Sponsoring this event is a great opportunity to support your local community and gain unique exposure for your company. All proceeds support programming in research, technology, training, and engagement to ensure communities have safe, reliable, affordable water resources for generations to come. There are sponsorship opportunities for companies and individuals to support this event. Every contribution makes an impact!
To register as a sponsor, please sign up on The Water Tower's website here.
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