The Sauerkraut Bend 5k River Run

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM CDT

San Antonio, Texas

$43.40–$48.70 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Sauerkraut Bend 5K River Run on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the charming Historic King William Neighborhood of San Antonio, Bexar. This family-friendly 5K event invites participants to run or walk along a scenic course that winds through the picturesque tree-lined streets and the iconic San Antonio Riverwalk. With a race distance of 3.1 miles, this mostly flat and fast route is perfect for runners of all levels.

All registrants will receive a stylish race t-shirt and a unique Fiesta-style finishers medal designed by local artist Robert Tatum. Join in the festive spirit by dressing up for the Costume Contest and compete for fun prizes! Whether you're running in person or opting for the virtual option to support the King William Association, your participation helps preserve this historic district while enjoying a day of community, music, and delicious food. Don't miss the post-race celebration at King William Park and Gazebo, where the awards ceremony will crown the King and Queen of the Sauerkraut Bend 5K! Mark your calendar and get ready to make unforgettable memories in San Antonio!

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IN-PERSON - Sauerkraut Bend 5k Run

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

Come run, walk, or virtually join us during the 4th Sauerkraut Bend 5K -- we'll run a portion of the King William Fair parade route as well as the San Antonio Riverwalk all in the in the Historic King William Neighborhood. Then we'll celebrate like royalty with an the after party at King William Park Gazebo! Registrants will receive a race t-shirt, sponsor swag, post race snacks, and a everyone who crosses the finish line will get a finishers medal! Sorry NO REFUNDS!

9:30 AM CDT

$43.40

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VIRTUAL - Sauerkraut Bend 5k Run (includes US shipping)
Virtual

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

We are offering a virtual option for those who prefer not to run in-person, dont live in the area, or would rather sleep in. Virtual run/walkers/sleep walkers can record their time on-line, but will not show up in official race results or be eligible for in-person race awards. Sorry NO REFUNDS!

9:30 AM CDT

$48.70

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Organiser's description

ABOUT THE EVENT: Run or walk the family-friendly scenic 5K course along the tree-lined streets of the Historic King William Neighborhood and San Antonio Riverwalk. All registrants get a race t-shirt and Fiesta-style finishers medal designed by local artist, Robert Tatum. You can even dress up and compete to win a Costume Contest! We even have a virtual option for those who want to support the KWA, but cant make the event or dont to run it.

A 5K in Texas first historic residential neighborhood wouldnt be complete without a name that honors the original settlers. During the 1860s the King William area was subdivided into lots and laid out with the present streets. It was about this time in the mid-nineteenth century that a great many Germans, who had immigrated to Texas in the 1840s, began to settle in this area, and the King William area affectionately became known as "Sauerkraut Bend" to the rest of San Antonio.

Proceeds benefit the King William Associations efforts to preserve and protect Texass first residential historic district, including repairing broken sidewalks, hosting free community concerts in the park, supporting public art installations, providing grants to schools and other King William neighborhood organizations, and hosting free cultural arts lectures.

COURSE INFORMATION & MAP: The mostly flat and fast course is 3.1 miles and is ran on paved streets and sidewalks. There is one water stop located at the bridge near Brackenridge High School that all participants will pass twice at mile 1.3, and again at mile 2.0. The course is ADA accessible with ramps leading on and off of the Riverwalk. Sauerkraut Bend 5K Course Map https://www.plotaroute.com/route/758606

PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, October 6 from 4pm-7pm, at King William Association Office (122 Madison), and race day morning at the King William Gazebo from 7:00 am-8:15 am.

RACE DAY INFORMATION: Race starts at 8:30 am on October 7, 2023. No late starts please. Parking available on neighboring streets, and at City pay-to-park lots nearby. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to find parking and get to the start line on time. Help keep the carbon footprint low and consider public transportation, biking, or carpooling to the event.

AWARDS CEREMONY & COSTUME CONTEST: At approximately 10 am we will crown the overall and master winners of the race the King and Queen of the Sauerkraut Bend 5K. Age group awards 3 deep in the following categories M/F 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. We will announce the Costume Contest after the Awards Ceremony.

POST-RACE CELEBRATION: All participants, friends, and spectators are invited to celebrate with our runners and sponsors at the King William Park and Gazebo after the race with music, food, and fun!!!!

Sorry NO REFUNDS.