Run Like Water 5K
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Buford, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Run Like Water 5K on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Buford, Gwinnett! This unique event invites runners of all levels to not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also to gain an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the renowned F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center. Starting and finishing at The Water Tower Global Innovation Center, participants will have the opportunity to see innovative wastewater treatment processes in action.
Proceeds from this exciting 5K will benefit The Water Tower Institute, supporting programs that encourage STEM education and workforce training in the water industry. With early bird registration starting at just $30, this event is a fantastic way to support water innovation while enjoying a fun-filled day. Plus, don’t miss the after-party featuring food trucks, games, and swag from event sponsors! Join us in making a splash for a great cause this November!
Proceeds from this exciting 5K will benefit The Water Tower Institute, supporting programs that encourage STEM education and workforce training in the water industry. With early bird registration starting at just $30, this event is a fantastic way to support water innovation while enjoying a fun-filled day. Plus, don’t miss the after-party featuring food trucks, games, and swag from event sponsors! Join us in making a splash for a great cause this November!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST EVER H2GO 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH!
_RUN LIKE WATER TO SUPPORT WATER INNOVATION._
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 [https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water/whatwedo/wastewater/fwaynehillwaterresourcescenter] (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 processnutrient recovery and energy recoverymake 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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/]
ENTRY FEES
* Early Bird Registration (Before September 16, 2024): $30.00
* Advance Registration (Before November 15, 2024): $35.00
* Day of Registration (After November 15, 2024): $45.00
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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/directions/]
PARKING
Ample 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!
_RUN LIKE WATER TO SUPPORT WATER INNOVATION._
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 [https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water/whatwedo/wastewater/fwaynehillwaterresourcescenter] (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 processnutrient recovery and energy recoverymake 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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/]
ENTRY FEES
* Early Bird Registration (Before September 16, 2024): $30.00
* Advance Registration (Before November 15, 2024): $35.00
* Day of Registration (After November 15, 2024): $45.00
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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/directions/]
PARKING
Ample 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!
Run Like Water 5K