About the Coconut 5k
Welcome to the 5th Annual Coconut 5K Run/Walk, hosted by St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Church right here in San Antonio.
We started this race in 2022 as a small neighborhood run, and it caught on. By 2023 we had 275 people on the course; in 2024 we crossed 350. Every year the start line gets a little more crowded, the taco line gets a little longer, and the whole morning feels a bit more like a block party that happens to have a 5K attached.
Run it, walk it, push a stroller, bring the kids — nobody's making you sprint. Everyone who crosses the finish line gets a medal, cold coconut water, and a taco to refuel.
Scroll down below to register today and find out who we are supporting this year!
This Year's Cause: VFW Auxiliary
We're proud to support the VFW Auxiliary Post #7108
This year we're running for the VFW Auxiliary Post #7108!
Founded in 1914, the VFW Auxiliary is one of the oldest veterans' service organizations in the country. Its members — relatives of those who served overseas — put in millions of volunteer hours every year: working in VA hospitals, funding student scholarships, supporting military families, and advocating for the people who served. Nearly half a million members carry that work across the country.
A portion of every registration and sponsorship this year goes to support that mission close to home. When you sign up, you're helping [confirm local Auxiliary name / VFW Post #7108] keep showing up for the veterans and families who count on them.
Learn more at vfwauxiliary.org.
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Information
Welcome to the 5th Annual Coconut 5k Run/Walk!
The race is hosted by St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Church in San Antonio.
Breakfast tacos, snacks, and refreshments will be provided at the race location.
Early-Bird Pricing
- For Individual Runners: registration is $30/person*.
- For Teams or Families of 4+: registration is $25/person*. Once you click 'Sign Up' above and register 4 participants, your discount will be applied.
- Kids 5 years old and under are free to participate!
Early-bird pricing lasts through Oct 30th. Onsite registration will cost $35/person.
Date, Time, and Location
The 4th Annual Coconut 5k will be held from 8:30AM - 12:00PM CST on Saturday, October 31st, 2026.
The Coconut 5k Run is a 5k Race held at O.P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio, TX on Oct. 31st, 2026. This is a run/walk event - nobody is required to run! At the end of the race, every participant will be given a medal, coconut water & taco to nourish themselves!
If you would like to compete then please arrive at O.P. Schnabel Park no later than 8:30AM. All runners ready by 8:30AM will have a chance to compete for 1st or 2nd prize!
After 8:30 AM, the Coconut 5k Run/Walk will be a rolling start.
*We are taking on-site registration on the day of the event (Sat., Oct. 31st). You can still register at our Registration station at O.P. Schnabel Park from 8:30AM-12PM on Sat., Oct. 31st, however, we recommend you register online to get the right size t-shirt reserved for you.
Virtual Option
You can support and virtually attend the "5th Annual Coconut 5K Run/Walk" event on October 31st, 2026! We will ship you your medal and t-shirt!
This is how you can join the Coconut 5k virtually:
- Register for the 5th Annual Coconut 5K Run/Walk at this link
- Next, follow in Strava https://strava.app.link/CqFmiACAZCb - which will enable VIRTUAL RUN for our sponsors like you who may be at a remote location and cannot be present physically at the event in San Antonio,
Strava can help you track your runs and rides, and in turn, it will also allow us to engage with you in "5th Annual Coconut 5K Run/Walk" activities.
Click here to join – it’s free (of course): https://strava.app.link/CqFmiACAZCb
