San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Stampede 5K Run/Walk
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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Stampede 5K Run/Walk
The Stampede is an annual running and walking event held in downtown San Antonio. It serves as the opening activity for the Western Heritage Weekend and the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. The event follows a route that travels through the city center, coinciding with the path used for the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive. Participants may experience a course that incorporates the River Walk, though specific routes are subject to local downtown construction conditions.
Participants can choose from the following event options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1-Mile Walk (no chip timing)
- 5K Virtual Run
The event supports the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Fund. Participants run or walk past various festivities, including the Chuck Wagon Breakfast, the Vaquero Cook-Off, and entertainment in the plaza. Strollers are permitted on the course. While service dogs are allowed, other animals are not encouraged. Early registrants, up to the first 850 participants, receive a swag bag, shirt, and medal. Post-race activities include snacks and beverages for participants.
Overall winners, Masters winners (age 40 and up), and Grand Masters winners (age 65 and up) receive special trophies and gift certificates. These top finishers are also invited to ride in the Western Heritage Parade following the race. Age category awards are available for participants ranging from age 9 and under to 80 and over.
The virtual participation option allows individuals to complete a 5K at a location of their choice. Virtual race kits are mailed to participants, and while submitting results is optional, it is available for those who wish to track their performance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
