Texas Strong 5k Fundraiser
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location San Antonio, Texas
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and community at the Texas Strong 5K Fundraiser on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, in beautiful San Antonio, Bexar! This exciting event invites runners, walkers, families, and even your furry friends to join in on the fun while supporting a great cause. With both paved and trail options available, participants will tackle a scenic 3.1-mile course through McAllister Park, all while raising funds for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which supports those affected by recent flooding.
Starting at 7:30 AM, the Texas Strong 5K promises to be a family-friendly gathering where everyone is welcome. Kids and strollers can join in the fun, and well-behaved leashed dogs are encouraged to participate too! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with refreshing beverages from Karbach Brewing (21 and up), and donβt miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including shoes from Hoka for the overall winners! Join us in making a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purposeβtogether, we can help rebuild our community!
Starting at 7:30 AM, the Texas Strong 5K promises to be a family-friendly gathering where everyone is welcome. Kids and strollers can join in the fun, and well-behaved leashed dogs are encouraged to participate too! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with refreshing beverages from Karbach Brewing (21 and up), and donβt miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including shoes from Hoka for the overall winners! Join us in making a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purposeβtogether, we can help rebuild our community!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR A CAUSE: TEXAS STRONG 5K
Lace up your running shoes and join us in supporting our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country. The Texas Strong 5k is a fun-filled event for runners, walkers, families, and even our furry friends. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with loved ones, we have options for you! Pick from a paved or trail option. These 3.1-mile courses offer a beautiful setting to get active and make a difference. The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Split Second Productions.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Route: Experience the beauty of San Antonio's outdoors as you navigate the carefully planned course through McAllister Park.
Support a Worthy Cause: Every step you take and every dollar you raise directly benefits the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and those affected by the recent flooding.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family kids and strollers are welcome! Please plan to start in the back if you are running/walking with a stroller
Pet-Friendly Event: Well-behaved and leashed dogs are also encouraged to join the fun. Please be mindful that the road course will be an out and so your furry friend must stay on a short leash close to you.
Celebrate with Us: Following the race, enjoy cold beverages from Karbach Brewing, 21 and up only
Join the event on Sunday, August 10th at 7:30am at McAllister Park, pavilion 5, to positively impact the lives of those impacted by the recent Hill Country flooding. Together, we can help those areas rebuild.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICKUP: Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th at iRun Bitters from 11am-6pm. Race day at McAllister Park pavilion 5, 6:30am-7:15am
AWARDS: Overall male/female winners for both trail and road will win a pair of shoes from Hoka! In order to reduce expenses and maximize our ability to give to the cause, this race will not have age group awards.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: For those interested in helping out, setting up a booth or donating please email [email protected]
SWAG: In order to reduce expenses and maximize our ability to give to the cause, this race will not have finisher's medals. T-shirts will be available for purchase for $25 through the race registration add-on and online race store. All profits from t-shirt sales will be given to the Community Foundation. *The t-shirt order cutoff has passed and we have limited size available for purchase. We will have limited shirts available to purchase with at the event. Cash only & no change will be made.
ROUTES:
ROAD 5K: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/3050511?UNITS=MILES [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050511?units=miles]
TRAIL 5K: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/3061237?UNITS=MILES [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3061237?units=miles]
THERE WILL BE A WATER STOP ON BOTH ROUTES BUT IT WILL BE HOT SO IF I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU CARRY WATER WITH YOU.
Lace up your running shoes and join us in supporting our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country. The Texas Strong 5k is a fun-filled event for runners, walkers, families, and even our furry friends. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with loved ones, we have options for you! Pick from a paved or trail option. These 3.1-mile courses offer a beautiful setting to get active and make a difference. The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Split Second Productions.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Route: Experience the beauty of San Antonio's outdoors as you navigate the carefully planned course through McAllister Park.
Support a Worthy Cause: Every step you take and every dollar you raise directly benefits the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and those affected by the recent flooding.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family kids and strollers are welcome! Please plan to start in the back if you are running/walking with a stroller
Pet-Friendly Event: Well-behaved and leashed dogs are also encouraged to join the fun. Please be mindful that the road course will be an out and so your furry friend must stay on a short leash close to you.
Celebrate with Us: Following the race, enjoy cold beverages from Karbach Brewing, 21 and up only
Join the event on Sunday, August 10th at 7:30am at McAllister Park, pavilion 5, to positively impact the lives of those impacted by the recent Hill Country flooding. Together, we can help those areas rebuild.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICKUP: Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th at iRun Bitters from 11am-6pm. Race day at McAllister Park pavilion 5, 6:30am-7:15am
AWARDS: Overall male/female winners for both trail and road will win a pair of shoes from Hoka! In order to reduce expenses and maximize our ability to give to the cause, this race will not have age group awards.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: For those interested in helping out, setting up a booth or donating please email [email protected]
SWAG: In order to reduce expenses and maximize our ability to give to the cause, this race will not have finisher's medals. T-shirts will be available for purchase for $25 through the race registration add-on and online race store. All profits from t-shirt sales will be given to the Community Foundation. *The t-shirt order cutoff has passed and we have limited size available for purchase. We will have limited shirts available to purchase with at the event. Cash only & no change will be made.
ROUTES:
ROAD 5K: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/3050511?UNITS=MILES [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050511?units=miles]
TRAIL 5K: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/3061237?UNITS=MILES [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3061237?units=miles]
THERE WILL BE A WATER STOP ON BOTH ROUTES BUT IT WILL BE HOT SO IF I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU CARRY WATER WITH YOU.
Races
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Road 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 10th August 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
This option will be an out and back course on the paved paths through McAllister Park -
Trail 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 10th August 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
This option will be run on the dirt and rock trails through McAllister Park. This route is not stroller friendly. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 10th August 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$11.60
The 1 mile walk/run will not be timed and will be an out and back route on the paved paths at McAllister Park -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Can't make the race but still want to support and run/walk? No problem! You can participate virtually from wherever you are!
Texas Strong 5k Fundraiser