Sauerkraut Bend – the Wurst 5K Run
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Kiolbassa’s Sauerkraut Bend The Wurst 5K Run in Texas
Kiolbassa Smoked Meats hosts a community 5K at King William Park in San Antonio. The in-person course runs through the tree-lined streets of the historic King William District and along the San Antonio Riverwalk.
The event is chip-timed and requires the bib to be worn on the front. The course is a flat, 3.2-mile paved route. Water stations are located at the halfway point and at the finish.
Registration includes a custom race T-shirt, a finisher medal, a Kiolbassa sausage with sauerkraut, and a cold beer for participants aged 21 and over while supplies last. In-person registration is limited to the first 400 registrants. No refunds are offered. Fee structure listed by the organizer: in-person early-bird through July 1 $30; July 2 through Oct 2 $35; race day $40; virtual $45.
A virtual race option is available; virtual participants may complete the 3.2-mile distance between September 1 and October 10, 2026, and receive race swag. Packet pickup details will be provided later.
Awards are given by chip time for overall male and female plus first place male and female in each age group category (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and there is a best costume contest. After the run a post-race celebration takes place at King William Park and the gazebo with music, food, and activities. Street parking and nearby city pay-to-park lots are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
