Join us on November 15, 2025 for the 2nd Annual Run Like Water 5K
The inaugural H2GO Run Like Water 5K was a great day thanks to our 17 amazing sponsors, 165 runners, and countless volunteers! This event wouldn't be possible without the support from Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources for their help and providing access to F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center for the route.
The second annual H2Go Run Like Water 5K is set for November 15, 2025! Sponsor and runner registration is now open.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact kristan@theh2otower.org.
Sponsor the 5K
- Race entries for the Run Like Water 5K (number depends on sponsorship level)
- Exclusive, behind the scenes access to F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center on your route
- Ability to have a table during the event
- Ability to provide promotional giveaways for the runner bags
- Featured in event promotional materials including social media, website, signage, and more
Early Bird Runner Registration
- Individual race entry for the Run Like Water 5K
- The first 150 registrants receive an H2GO 5K Tshirt, guaranteed in your preferred size
- Exclusive, behind the scenes access to F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center on your route
Advanced Runner Registration
- Individual race entry for the Run Like Water 5K
- Exclusive, behind the scenes access to F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center on your route
Day of Runner Registration
- Indvidual race entry for the Run Like Water 5K
- Exclusive, behind the scenes access to F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center on your route
Congratulations to the overall winners of the inaugural 5K, Courtney Cooper and Ty Kelley!
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.
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!
Second Annual H2Go 5K Sponsors
This growing list will be regularly updated!
Watershed Presenting Sponsor
Reservoir Sponsors
Basin Sponsors
Hydration Sponsor
Stream Sponsor
TWT Sustaining Partners
