City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run

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City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run To Be Rescheduled Due to Weather Future Race Date Still Being Explored 

Due to anticipated inclement weather, including the potential for thunderstorms during the race, we have made the decision to postpone the City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at SeaWorld San Antonio. The safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority, and this decision was made out of an abundance of caution in consultation with our race vendor.

We are grateful to all of you who registered and to the departments that committed resources and support for this year’s event.

For those who have purchased discounted SeaWorld tickets, they will be honored as purchased for use April 4-11 and are still eligible for upgrades to a season pass at SeaWorld.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the CM5K. We will be in touch soon with additional updates.

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What began in 2007 as a small employee wellness initiative has grown into one of the City of San Antonio’s most anticipated annual traditions. Launched by the City’s newly formed Wellness Division in 2007, the first City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run brought together 561 employees and family members at Brackenridge Park to celebrate a new commitment to health and wellbeing across our organization.

Over the years, the CM5K has evolved from an internal event into a community-wide celebration, welcoming thousands of participants annually. As the event has grown, it has traveled across San Antonio—from Brackenridge Park to SeaWorld San Antonio, Alamo Plaza, Roosevelt Park, and even a virtual format during the pandemic—while always staying true to its mission: encouraging movement, connection, and a culture of wellness.

Now, the CM5K returns once again to SeaWorld San Antonio for this year’s event. Whether you’re walking your first 5K, running for a personal best, or cheering on friends and colleagues, you’ll be part of a tradition that reflects the City’s enduring commitment to a healthy workplace and a healthier community.

Join us for a memorable day of movement, celebration, and City pride at the annual CM5K Walk & Run at SeaWorld San Antonio.

Things to Expect:
New Pre-K 4 SA Kids Zone
New course through SeaWorld San Antonio
Medals for top finishers by age group
Music, mascots, vendors, and more
Discounted tickets to SeaWorld San Antonio

Event Details:
Saturday, November 14, 2026
16th Annual City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251

Event Day Registration: 
Registration will be available on the day of the event from 6:30-7:30am, although participants are strongly encouraged to register beforehand to secure the “early bird” rate and avoid long event day registration lines.

Course Map: 
Participants can view the course map here.

Purchase Discounted SeaWorld Tickets:
Purchase discounted tickets (up to 66% off) for access to the park here.

Schedule of Events:
* 5:30am: Packet pickup and onsite registration begins

* 6:30am: Vendor tables open
* 7:30am: Opening ceremonies
* 8:00am: Race start
* 8:30am: Closing ceremonies
* 9:45am: Event ends, participants exit
* 10:30am: SeaWorld opens to the public

Parking Options: 
Parking will be available for participants in the SeaWorld San Antonio parking lot
Address: 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
Cost: FREE

Registration Fees:
• City of San Antonio Employees & Retirees – FREE (Please note that you will be asked for your COSA identification during registration and again at packet pick up)

• Family and Friends of City Employees - $5.00 (w/code through March 28), $10 (w/code thereafter) + online fees

• Community Participants - $10 (through March 28) + fees, $15 (March 29 through race day) per person + online fees

Registration Details:
• Registration fee includes event registration, chip timing, and event t-shirt (for City employees only, COSA ID required at pickup)

• All participants must register before deadline (Tuesday, March 26, 2026) to receive/purchase event t-shirt

• No t-shirt size changes/exchanges after deadline (Tuesday, March 26, 2026)

• All ages and abilities welcome (including strollers, wheelchairs, etc.)

• Event day registration at SeaWorld San Antonio from 6:30-7:30am

   • No shirts will be available for employees or purchase if not registered/purchased before deadline (March 26, 2026)

• All payments subject to online processing fees

• Event will be held rain or shine

• No refunds

Packet Pick-up:
TBD 

Awards:
• Top Male/Female

• Top Master Male/Female

• Top 3 in the following Age Divisions Male/Female
15 & under
16-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Train for the 5K:
For those just starting on their wellness journey, check out the FREE training program offered by our race vendor, IAAP, here.

Other Information:
• Only service animals are permitted. Service animals must remain on a leash or harness and/or under the control of its handler at all times and be house broken. If at any time your service animal’s behavior is out of control, you will be asked to remove your service animal from the premises. Service animals must remain a reasonable distance from the Park’s resident animals. 

• Volunteers needed! Contact IAAP at (210) 367-1886 for volunteer opportunities.