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 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
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
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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Great Bear: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
105
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Bear: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Great Bear: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?
- The Great Bear: 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 Great Bear: 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 Great Bear: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Great Bear: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Oct 3, 2026