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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K For the Neighborhood Participant (13 years of age and over) | 5K | Oct 3, 20265:00 PM | $25 | – |
| Child (12 years of age and under) | 5K | Oct 3, 20265:00 PM | Free | – |
| StMU 5K Student Participant | 5K | Oct 3, 20265:00 PM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 5K For the Neighborhood Participant (13 years of age and over) starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Split Second Pro) for StMU 5K for the Neighborhood. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 27:13 or better, the top quarter in 32:35, and half the field in 41:02; the last tenth came in after 1:00:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:44 | 19:49 |
| 20-29 | 24:09 | 22:33 |
| 30-39 | 33:33 | 26:57 |
| 40-49 | 33:25 | 29:05 |
| 50-59 | 40:27 | 24:34 |
| 60-69 | 35:31 | 26:02 |
| 70+ | 56:39 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Up 42 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 192 to 518 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:33 to 41:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 518 (+114%) | 41:02 | under 27:13 | 19:29 |
| 2022 | 242 (+26%) | 45:26 | under 28:13 | 19:37 |
| 2021 | 192 | 40:33 | under 25:13 | 17:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
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.
What the organizers of StMU 5K for the Neighborhood cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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Course
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Rules and FAQ
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Since 2014, the StMU 5K for the Neighborhood has helped serve the needs of people who live near the St. Mary’s Gateway District. Through the race, Holy Rosary Catholic Church receives proceeds to enhance services and outreach programs in the neighborhood. The church is run by Marianist priests and brothers and is located next to the St. Mary’s campus.
Each year we continue our purpose to serve and support our neighbors. Proceeds from the 5K support the partnership between St. Mary’s and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The church’s mission is to enhance services, outreach programs and the quality of life in the neighborhoods around the University.