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Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
5K Run · Fun Kids Dash (1/4 mile loop)
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From the Organizer

Goya Foods is your presenting sponsor for the fourth annual Britta's Chase 5K in the Wild - a race run inside San Antonio’s award winning Zoo! This 5K celebrates Meant to Soar, a non profit 501 (c)(3). The animals are normally more active during this time of the morning because it isn't so hot!

 

Serious runners grab serious cash! Walkers and joggers, enjoy animals in their morning routines! We will award beautiful customized finisher medals, along with special medals for different age groups and the top three performers in both male and female categories. Britta's Chase is a unique event. Few races receive approval to run through the zoo. Also, back by popular demand is our "cash chase challenge!" $100 bills will be handed out during the race at the 1 and 2 mile markers to the male and female runners who are currently in the lead.  Additionally, the winner of the race will win $300 if the male runner finishes under 15:15 and the female runner finishes under 18:15. Come have some fun while you chase down some cash!

This year we return  our fun race called the "Fun Kids Dash" for little ones who are 5 and under. This quarter mile loop dash will be a perfect way for your little ones to have a great experience with lots of people wildly cheering them on! There will be gold, silver, and bronze medals given to the first three finishers and finisher medals to everyone else!  The entry fee for this "dash" is $10.

Meant To Soar supports children - who through no fault of their own, have experienced trauma from parental drug / alcohol addiction, or scarring from human trafficking. At Meant To Soar, our mission is to see these children not only survive the critical developmental years, but to be over-comers and to soar in the fullness as they were created. Just as kites are meant to soar, every child has been created by God to soar in life. Every participant in Britta's Chase will receive a Meant to Soar high flying kite! 

There will be plenty of signage and course marshals inside the zoo to make sure that you stay on course! This is a really fun course with music, water misters, animals watching you run, lights in the trees, and elite runners passing the recreational ones to collect the cash first!

Events

5K Run7:30 AMRegister →
Fun Kids Dash (1/4 mile loop)7 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

87°

Typical Low

66°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from San Antonio Incarnate Word, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:25 AMSunset 7:27 PMDaylight 12h 2m

Host City

About San Antonio, TX

Population

1,458,954

as of 2023

Elevation

781 ft

Nearest Airport

SAT

San Antonio International Airport · 5 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo
Date
September 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo?
Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo is a running race held in San Antonio, Texas on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas at San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo?
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Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo

Sep 26, 2026

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