CleftStrong 5K and Kids 1K
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CleftStrong 5K and Confidence Classic Kids 1K
The CleftStrong event is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) community race held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, Texas, with a virtual participation option. The event offers in-person and virtual ways to complete the distance and connects fundraising with clinical and surgical support for children affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions.
Race options include:
- 5K Run/Walk (timed or untimed)
- Kids 1K (ages 4–12; official timed results and awards for eligible children)
All finishers receive a commemorative medal. The San Antonio 5K and eligible Kids 1K participants receive official timed results and age-group awards; overall top participants in the 5K and Kids 1K receive trophies. Additional recognitions include parent and child duo costume awards, top in-person and virtual fundraising team awards, largest team awards, and Top 3 Pup Awards.
A Pup Division welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs at no additional cost; an optional $5 Pup Division Award Challenge makes a dog eligible for awards and uses the registered adult’s official chip time. Race registration proceeds support the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), and participant fundraising through the Kickstart Confidence 25 Challenge supports LEAP Global Missions for cleft surgeries and care around the world. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
