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SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Entry fee: From $25
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
2-Mile Walk	Other	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$35	–
2-Mile Walk - Day of Event	Other	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$40	–
Gift a Bib to Thrive Youth	Kids	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$35	–
Snooze Crew T-shirt only	–	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$25	–
SAAF 5K Run	5K	Oct 3, 20269:00 AM	$35	–
SAAF 5K Run - Day of Event	5K	Oct 3, 20269:00 AM	$40	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

2-Mile Walk and Gift a Bib to Thrive Youth and SAAF 5K Run: $35 until Oct 3.
2-Mile Walk - Day of Event and SAAF 5K Run - Day of Event: $40 until Oct 3.
Snooze Crew T-shirt only: $25 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in San Antonio runs 38:23, about 12:21 a mile, based on 46 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:28 and men in 34:28.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 2-Mile Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Martin Luther King Park, San Antonio, TX 78220

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 89°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 64°F and hot years reach 94°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Martin Luther King Park, San Antonio, TX 78220Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 660 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K, Kids, Other
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Kids, Other.
Where does it start?: Martin Luther King Park, San Antonio, TX 78220.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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

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