Name: Run for Coffee 5k
Start: 2026-08-30T06:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-30T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 7033 Union Park Lane, Austin, TX

Austin

Welcome to the Run for Coffee 5k



Location: 7033 Union Park



**Wave times:**

We'll close off waves the moment they fill up.

Wave 1: 6:30AM
Wave 2: 7:30AM Cool Kids dash
Wave 3.  7:35 AM   for everyone with no ticket (doesn’t include perks )

Join us for a non-competitive, coffee-fueled 5K that blends movement, community, and cafecito. This casual run/walk follows local trails and roads and is designed for all paces and experience levels. Please note that roads will remain open to traffic, so participants should stay alert and follow all traffic laws. Volunteers and signs will be on the route to help you stay on the route.

After the run, stick around for coffee, and community. We’ll also be spotlighting the important work of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas ( [https://dsact.org](https://dsact.org/) ), sharing information about their programs and services, and accepting optional donations to support their mission.

Whether you’re coming for the miles, the coffee, or the community, we hope you’ll join us for a fun and meaningful morning together. 

* Participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal & coffee mug.
* All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome to run or walk.
* Timing: no timing chips, only your gps device.
* what you get: Medal, free coffee and coffee mug. 
(Each registration includes one complimentary drink from our exclusive event menu,)

📣last day to guarantee medal and mug: July 31 

*Kids will get commemorative medal;

**Overall Awards** 
The top three overall finishers will receive special Run for Coffee 5K awards recognizing their outstanding performance and community spirit. 

add your time here: [https://forms.gle/VDZqX6gwiGePsXAq7](https://forms.gle/VDZqX6gwiGePsXAq7)

Adults Only

☕ 1st Place
☕ 2nd Place
☕ 3rd Place

32.1% of profits will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas 💙💛

The number 32.1 is a special tribute to the 3 copies of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) that make our loved ones with Down syndrome uniquely amazing.

**Sponsorship & Promoting:** 
If you're looking to become a sponsor please email us riseandrunsouthaustin@gmail.com

**Volunteers:** 
Please email riseandrunsouthaustin@gmail.com and show up at 5:50am

* \*Water Station
* \*Course Monitors
* \*Finish line helper
* \*Coffee Mug Pickup 
* \*Lead Bike

****ROUTES****

5k - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/CZUZUDGjWW

Routes for Cool Kids Dash 

option 1 -Ages 6–14 and young adults with Down syndrome and other abilities. 
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/9ptpNIupwe

Option 2 - Ages 6yr younger.
Short Loop-https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/IK14veuSbn

📣 under 18yrs - must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.


**Donations to The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas:**  
[https://dsact.org](https://dsact.org) 

We can't wait to rise, run and spend the morning with you!



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In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, Rise and Run South Austin, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

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This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and my registration is non transferable.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.

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