City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run

The first annual City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run, now affectionally referred to as the CM5K, was organized by the City of San Antonio’s newly developed Wellness Division in 2007 to encourage healthy activity among employees and their families. Hosted at Brackenridge Park, the first CM5K brought together 561 participants who celebrated the City’s new commitment to their health and wellbeing.

Since 2007 the CM5K has grown exponentially, moving from an event focused solely on City employees to one open to the community and attracting thousands of participants each year. The event eventually outgrew its original venue due to a lack of parking in the area and moved to Sea World of San Antonio through 2016, Alamo Plaza in 2017, Roosevelt Park in 2019, and then online in 2021 due to the pandemic. After a successful return to Brackenridge Park by way of the San Antonio Zoo in 2022, the event will again find itself “Back at the Brack” and the zoo in 2024 for this year’s 14th Annual CM5K Walk & Run. 

As the City’s 2nd oldest public park, generations of San Antonians have long enjoyed Brackenridge Park. Whether they have fond memories of camping out for Easter, donkey and horseback riding, paddleboats, skyrides, the Japanese Tea Garden, train rides, rounds of golf, softball games, concerts, visits to the Witte Museum and more, this year participants have the opportunity to add a 5K to that list. Join us in celebrating the City of San Antonio’s vision and commitment to a healthy workplace AND community on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. You don’t want to miss it!

Things to Expect:
Fun and friendly atmosphere
Great new 2024 course through SA Zoo and Brackenridge Park
Awards for top finishers
Music, mascots, and vendors
Discounted tickets to the SA Zoo

Event Details:
Saturday, March 9, 2024
15th Annual City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212

Event Day Registration: 
Registration will be available on the day of the event from 5:30-6:30am, although participants are strongly encouraged to register beforehand to secure the best pricing and avoid long event day registration lines.

Course Map: 
TBD

Purchase Discounted Zoo Tickets:
TBD 

Schedule of Events:
* 5:30am: Packet pickup and onsite registration begins
* 6:30am: Opening ceremonies
* 7:00am: Race start
* 8:00am: Closing ceremonies
* 8:45am: Event ends, participants exit SA Zoo
* 9:00am: Park opens to the public

Parking Options: 
Free parking will be available for participants in the SA Zoo parking garage
Address: 130 Tuleta Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212
Cost: FREE

Registration Fees:
• City of San Antonio Employees & Retirees - FREE
• Family and Friends of City Employees - $5.00 per person (plus online fees)
• Community Participants - $10 (through February 25), $15 (February 26- March 7), $25 (race day).

NOTE: We will be asking for your COSA identification at packet pick up. 

Registration Details:
• Registration fee includes event registration and event t-shirt
• All ages welcome
• Event day registration at San Antonio Zoo from 5:30-6:30am
• All payments subject to online processing fees

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+

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