Run Like Water 5K
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Buford, Georgia
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and unique experience at the Run Like Water 5K on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in Buford, Gwinnett! This electrifying race not only allows participants to compete in a 5K but also offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the renowned F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center. As an official qualifier for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race, this is an event you won't want to miss!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM from The Water Tower Global Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to advancing water innovation. Participants will have the chance to see the fascinating processes of wastewater treatment in action while racing towards the finish line. Proceeds from the event will support innovative water programming, including STEM workshops for high school students and workforce training for future water industry professionals. With early bird registration starting at just $30, join us for a fantastic cause and a memorable day filled with community spirit!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM from The Water Tower Global Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to advancing water innovation. Participants will have the chance to see the fascinating processes of wastewater treatment in action while racing towards the finish line. Proceeds from the event will support innovative water programming, including STEM workshops for high school students and workforce training for future water industry professionals. With early bird registration starting at just $30, join us for a fantastic cause and a memorable day filled with community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL H2GO 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH!
_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.
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 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 15, 2025): $30.00
* Advance Registration (Before November 12, 2025): $35.00
* Day of Registration (After November 12, 2025): $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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/directions/]
SCHEDULE
* 7:00 AM Check in and bib pickup
* 8:00 AM Race starts
* 9:00 AM Awards Ceremony
PARKING
Ample parking is available at The Water Tower.
T-SHIRTS
Registrants who sign up by October 15 will get a guaranteed Tshirt. More shirts will be available in various sizes on the day of the race on a first come, first served basis!
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. Little ones in strollers do not need to be registered for the race, but we kindly ask that any kids walking/running are registered.
* WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY RACE BIB? Bib pickup will be at the registration table at The Water Tower starting at 7:00AM on the morning of the race.
_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.
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 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 15, 2025): $30.00
* Advance Registration (Before November 12, 2025): $35.00
* Day of Registration (After November 12, 2025): $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. [https://www.theh2otower.org/directions/]
SCHEDULE
* 7:00 AM Check in and bib pickup
* 8:00 AM Race starts
* 9:00 AM Awards Ceremony
PARKING
Ample parking is available at The Water Tower.
T-SHIRTS
Registrants who sign up by October 15 will get a guaranteed Tshirt. More shirts will be available in various sizes on the day of the race on a first come, first served basis!
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. Little ones in strollers do not need to be registered for the race, but we kindly ask that any kids walking/running are registered.
* WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY RACE BIB? Bib pickup will be at the registration table at The Water Tower starting at 7:00AM on the morning of the race.
Races
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5k Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$54.00
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