16th Annual City Manager’s 5K Walk & Run

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, April 4, 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:

Coming soon

Purchase Discounted SeaWorld Tickets:

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

Schedule of Events:

• 6:30am: Packet pickup and onsite registration begins

• 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 per person + online fees

• Community Participants - $10 (through March 28) + fees, $15 (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)

• City employees must register before deadline (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) to receive t-shirt

• Friends/Family and Community registrants can purchase an event t-shirt for an additional $10 fee added to registration cost

• Must be purchased before deadline (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)

• No t-shirt size changes/exchanges after deadline (Tuesday, March 24, 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 (TBD)

• All payments subject to online processing fees

• Event will be held rain or shine

• No refunds

Packet Pick-up:

• Monday, March 30 from 11am-3pm @ City Tower - Concourse Level (100 W. Houston St.)*

• Wednesday, April 1 from 11am-3pm @ City Tower - Concourse Level (100 W. Houston St.)*

• Friday, April 3 from 11am-6pm @ TriPoint YMCA (3233 N. St Mary's St.)

*free parking validation available in City Tower garage

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.