Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk · Gift of Life 1K Kids Dash
From the Organizer
🎃 Join Us for the 5th Annual Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash! 🎃
Hosted by Transplants for Children
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Lady Bird Johnson Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX
🕗 Registration Opens: 8:00 AM
🏁 Race Starts: 9:00 AM
Get ready to lace up your sneakers — and your costumes — for a race that gives more than just medals. Transplants for Children (TFC) is proud to host the 4th Annual Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk, a family-friendly event dedicated to raising awareness and support for pediatric transplant recipients and their families.
This year, we’re bringing back a fun twist in the spirit of Halloween with a costume-themed race for all ages! Join us for:
👟 A spirited 5K Run/Walk for teens and adults
🧒 A playful 1K Kids Dash for our youngest superheroes and goblins
We’re excited to announce participant categories to make the race even more fun and inclusive:
Ages 11 & Under – 1K Kids Dash
Ages 12–17 – Teens Category
Ages 18–39 – Primers Category
Ages 40 & Up – Masters Category
💚 Create a Team in Honor of a Transplant Warrior!
We invite you to gather your friends, family, or coworkers and create a team of 5 or more in honor of or in memory of a transplant recipient — whether they are thriving today or remembered with love. Show your support by running or walking in their name, wearing team shirts, or even themed costumes! Together, your team can help amplify the impact of this special event.
Your participation helps honor the Gift of Life — a second chance given to brave children who have undergone life-saving transplants — and supports the only nonprofit in the nation that provides full wraparound services not only to the transplant child, but their entire family.
Your registration helps us fund:
💙 Peer support groups for all ages
🎓 A scholarship program for transplant youth
🚨 Emergency financial assistance
… and much more!
To learn more about our mission and programs, visit: www.tfcsatx.org
🎽 Race Shirts
All registered runners will receive a commemorative race shirt. Late registrants (after September 1st, 2026) are not guaranteed a shirt or preferred size — so sign up early!
🏁 Whether you walk, jog, sprint, or roll — we’re so grateful to have you as part of this heart-filled day. Together, let’s celebrate life, honor our transplant warriors, and support the journey of healing.
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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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Antonio Incarnate Word, 2 mi from the venue.
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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- Race
- Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash?
- Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash is a running race held in San Antonio, Texas on October 3, 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 Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas at 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash
Oct 3, 2026