SAPD 5K Fun Run Back-to-School Supply Drive & Health Fair

  • Date Fri 8th May 2026 - Sun 26th July 2026
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location San Antonio, Texas
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Organiser's Description

******************UPDATE 06/23/2026 21:09 HOURS* ***WE JUST REACHED 700 REGISTERED RUNNERS AND ALL SPONSORED SHIRTS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED! REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN, AND WE WELCOME ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS TO JOIN US ON THE CLOSED 5K COURSE INSIDE SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO. WHILE WE HAVE REACHED OUR SPONSORSHIP CAPACITY AND NO LONGER HAVE COMPLIMENTARY SHIRTS, RACE BIBS, OR TIMING CHIPS, PARTICIPANTS ARE STILL WELCOME TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. WE SIMPLY ASK THAT YOU BRING A SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION OF ANY VALUE ON RACE DAY AFTER YOUR REGISTRATION (WE ARE USING THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPATION DATA TO HELP SECURE ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS AND EXPAND THE EVENT FOR NEXT YEAR.) EVERY DONATION HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, MANY OF WHOM PURCHASE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKETS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON RACE DAY!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH 700, LET'S KEEP IT GOING RUNNERS!****************************

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR THE LATEST: CLICK HERE TO VIEW - SAPD ST MARY'S SAFFE (FACEBOOK PAGE) [https://www.facebook.com/p/SAPD-St-Marys-SAFFE-61559549321498/]

Join the San Antonio Police Department for the 2nd Annual SAPD 5K Fun Run & Health Fair benefiting Edgewood Independent School District students, families, and teachers. Instead of a registration fee, participants support the event by donating school supplies to help local students and classrooms. The event includes a free community Health Fair featuring wellness resources, youth programs, public safety outreach, giveaways, and family-friendly activities while the 5k is occurring.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 2026 FLYERS SAPD 5K (SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST) [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urnsce60a4786-ad2b-4465-a217-ddf0cb211b42]

CLICK HERE TO VIEW - EVENT MAP OF FUN RUN & HEALTH FAIR DETAILS [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urnsc12efc654-435d-4d33-bc5d-d766e1861c48]

For RUNNERS: ************************************************************************************************

The first 600 registered participants will receive a free event T-shirt, race bib, and timing chip, and are encouraged to donate approximately $25$35 in school supplies during packet pickup. The race will be officially timed by IAAPWEB, with medals awarded to top finishers in each category. Participants registering after the first 600 spots are still welcome to participate by bringing a school supply donation of any value on event day. Non-runners and Health Fair guests are also welcome to donate school supplies during the event or drop off donations early at any San Antonio Police Department substations; however, early drop-offs do not count toward a registered runners required packet pickup donation. SAPD will deliver all collected donations to Edgewood ISD following the start of the 20262027 school year.

Early Packet Pickup at SAPD Central Substation (515 S. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207)

* July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
* July 24, 2026 (Friday) 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Race Day Pickup at SeaWorld San Antonio Ports of Call

* July 26, 2026 (Sunday) 5:30 AM 7:00 AM

Event Day Schedule

* 5:30 AM 7:00 AM Final Packet Pickup & Donation Drop-Off
* 7:00 AM SAPD 5K Race Starts
* 7:00 AM Health Fair Opens
* 9:00 AM Awards and Announcements
* Approximately 9:30 AM Course Clear / Park Transition Begins
* 10:30 AM Vendor Breakdown & Event Transition

Mission Statement
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, donate, or support the Health Fair, your participation helps Edgewood ISD students and teachers begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we continue building a stronger community tradition.

SeaWorld San Antonio is ADA-compliant and welcomes trained service animals in accordance with venue policy. Service animals must remain leashed, under control, and housebroken at all times. Emotional support animals and non-approved animals are not permitted. SeaWorld also offers on-site kennel services for guests needing temporary pet accommodations during the event

For VENDORS: ************************************************************************************************

This year, we have two separate registration portals: one for 5K participants and one for Health Fair vendors. (RUNNERS and VENDORS; Vendor registration is now closed. We will contact all applicants once final approval is received from the venue. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Vendor registration for the SAPD 5K Fun Run & Health Fair benefiting Edgewood ISD students, families, and teachers. We are seeking health, wellness, educational, youth, nonprofit, public safety, and community resource vendors. Interactive booths, family-friendly activities, giveaways, wellness screenings, and educational materials are highly encouraged.

Event Details
Sunday, July 26, 2026
SeaWorld San Antonio Ports of Call
Event Hours: 7:00 AM 10:30 AM
Vendor Deadline: June 15, 2026
No Vendor Fee

Please carefully read the vendor application notes and venue rules before applying.

Races

  • SAPD 5K Fun Run

    Sun 26th July 2026 (5:00AM CDT)

    Free

  • Vendor Registration

    Fri 8th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    For VENDORS: Vendor Registration Opens May 22, 2026 Vendor sign-up for the 2026 SAPD 5K Fun Run & Health Fair officially opens on May 22, 2026. The event supports Edgewood ISD students, families, and teachers through a community Back-to-School Supply Drive, Health Fair, and 5K Fun Run. Vendors focused on health, wellness, education, youth services, public safety, and community outreach are encouraged to participate. round pushpin Event Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 round pushpin Location: SeaWorld San Antonio Ports of Call round pushpin Vendor Deadline: June 15, 2026 round pushpin Vendor Fee: None (school supply donations encouraged) Heres a cleaner, shorter, and easier-to-read version for the vendor announcement and information: SAPD 5K Fun Run & Health Fair 2026 Vendor Registration Information Vendor registration for the 2026 SAPD 5K Fun Run & Health Fair officially opens on May 22, 2026. This free community event supports the 2nd Annual SAPD Back-to-School Drive benefiting Edgewood ISD students, families, and teachers. The event combines a 5K Fun Run, Health Fair, wellness outreach, and school supply drive into one family-friendly community event. We are actively seeking vendors that provide: Health & wellness resources Educational materials Family services Youth programs Mental health support Public safety education Community outreach services Fitness & nutrition information Vendors offering interactive booths, giveaways, wellness screenings, family-friendly activities, and community resources are highly encouraged to participate. Event Details Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Location: SeaWorld San Antonio Ports of Call Event Hours: 7:00 AM 10:30 AM Vendor Registration Deadline: June 15, 2026 Vendor Fee: None Final participation subject to venue approval Vendor Expectations Maintain a positive, family-friendly environment Provide educational, wellness, health, fitness, or community resources Operate professionally and respectfully Support the event mission through optional school supply donations benefiting Edgewood ISD Promotional giveaways are encouraged and may include: Pens Water bottles Bags Educational materials Wellness items Small branded giveaway items All giveaway items must remain family-friendly and appropriate for the event. Beverage & Snack Requirements Due to SeaWorld sponsorship agreements, only Coca-Cola products may be distributed onsite unless otherwise approved by venue management. Examples include: Coca-Cola products Dasani Water Powerade Minute Maid products Setup Information Preferred vendor pre-setup dates: Friday, July 24, 2026 Saturday, July 25, 2026 Event-day setup window: Sunday, July 26, 2026 5:00 AM 7:00 AM Vendors are responsible for bringing their own: Tables Chairs Tent/canopy (optional) Displays and promotional materials Please note: No electrical power will be available Battery-powered devices or portable fans are recommended No balloons, confetti, streamers, or unauthorized sound amplification Vendors must remain within assigned booth areas A school supply donation drop-off location will be available near packet pickup for vendors and participants wishing to support the Back-to-School Drive.

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SeaWorld San Antonio Ports of Call, 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, 78251, TX, United States

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