Stride for Sight 5K
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Event overview
Stride for Sight 5K is the 13th annual 5K run/walk taking place on March 28, 2026, at Comanche County Park, Pavilion 2, 2600 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78222. The event is hosted by Lions Sight Research Foundation and the San Antonio Eye Bank to raise awareness about the Gift of Sight, healthy vision, and local vision resources. The run/walk is family and pet friendly and is scheduled to proceed rain or shine; severe weather may lead to cancellation if travel to the park is unsafe.
Logistics and categories
The main race distance is 5 Km. Event categories include 5K Run/Walk, Sleepwalker, Virtual Run, Team Walkers, and Kids 14 and under (kids are free with a paid adult and are not eligible for 5K awards unless they register in the 5K category). Virtual registrants receive a shirt and a finisher medal, may download a personalized bib and certificate, submit results remotely, and can pick up or have race items shipped (shipping may arrive after the event). The race is manually timed. The event offers free breakfast tacos, a free kids fun run with prizes, entertainment, and a display of Gift of Sight memorial quilts. Packet pick up is available at the Lions Sight Research Foundation location at 4502 Centerview Drive, Suite 120, San Antonio. Race shirts are ordered based on registrations received by March 16. Entry fees listed for 2026 are Virtual $50, 5K Run/Walk $35, Sleepwalker $25, and Team Walker $25 per person (teams requested to have five or more members). Awards include overall male/female, age-group placements, and several team awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
