Run Like Water 5K

Thank you for making the inuagural H2GO Run Like Water 5k a smashing success!

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.

We look forward to seeing you next year - the date for the 2nd Annual H2GO 5K will be announced soon.

Congratulations to the overall winners, 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!

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 16, 2024): $30.00
Advance Registration (Before November 14, 2024): $35.00
Day of Registration (After November 14, 2024): $50.00

Sponsorship

Sponsoring the event is a great opportunity to support your local community and gain unique exposure for your company. All proceeds directly support programming in research, technology, training, and outreach to ensure communities have safe, reliable, affordable water resources for generations to come.

Location

The Water Tower is 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

The race starts at 8:00AM at The Water Tower.

Parking

Ample free parking is available at The Water Tower.

After Party

Stick around after the race for an after party featuring swag from our event sponsors, food trucks, games, and more!

FAQs

Can I walk/jog? Of course!
Are dogs allowed? While we love our fur children, we kindly ask that they please stay home for this race due to it's location at F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center.
Is this a stroller/family friendly event? Yes! Stollers are permitted, and all children/minors must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.

Sponsorships

View the full sponsor prospectus here.

There are sponsorship opportunities for companies and individuals to support this event. To register as a sponsor, click the button below or contact kristan@theh2otower.org. Please note, for your company logo to be included on the runner Tshirt, please be sure to sponsor by October 24, 2024.