Run Like Water 5K
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Buford (2500 Clean Water Court). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $50 after November 10.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Nov 10 (in 3 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Jun 23, 2026
Race day in Buford
Weather
64° / 39°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (13.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 5:34 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 53 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
26 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Ted's Montana Grill restaurant0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)9 within 3 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn Atlanta - Mall of Georgia
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
About 17 min walk0.9 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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