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SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk

SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, with entry fees from $35 to $40.

Date
October 3, 2026 (67 days to go)
Price
$35–$40
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Lace up and join us for a 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk supporting SAAF’s mission for a healthy San Antonio. Celebrate health, hope, and community with inclusive activities like music, health fair and warm-up sessions before the race — all while raising vital funds for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. Your steps help provide free HIV/STI testing, medical care, nutritious meals, housing, mental health and support services for people in need. Bring your friends and together let’s carry forward a legacy of dignity, hope, and health for everyone in our community.
 

Race Fees - No refunds! 
Snooze Crew (T-shirt) - $25.00
5K Run - $35.00
2-Mile Walk - $35.00
Team (10+) - $30.00
Day of Event Registration - $40.00

Gift a Bib to Thrive Youth
 
Give Thrive's youth the chance to join SAAF Run/Walk. When you purchase a 'Gift a Bib to Thrive Youth' ticket on our website, that registration will go directly to a Thrive Youth Center youth (https://thriveyouthcenter.org/). This provides LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness a safe way to take part in this recreational and inclusive event, with their privacy and well-being protected.

Schedule of Events:
7:30 AM - Same-day registration
8:30 AM - 2-Mile Walk
9:00 AM - 5K Race


Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3114752

 

Packet Pick-Up: TBD

Park Pick-Up. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at Martin Luther King Park, 3503 Martin Luther King Dr

Race Contact Info

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Events

2-Mile Walk$35
Sponsor Thrive's Youth$35
2-Mile Walk - Day of Event$40
The Great Bear 5K Run$35
The Great Bear 5K Run - Day of Event$40

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, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:28 AMSunset 7:16 PMDaylight 11h 49m

Host City

About San Antonio, TX

Population

1,458,954

as of 2023

City Elevation

781 ft

Nearest Airport

SAT

San Antonio International Airport · 5 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

67

Days to train

Race
SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Date
October 3, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Coming from out of town? There's more to San Antonio than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?+
SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk 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 SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?+
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas at Martin Luther King Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk

Oct 3, 2026

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