🍀 Get Ready to Go Green! 🍀
2nd Annual San Antonio River Walk Emerald Run 5K & Family Walk
Join us Saturday, March 14 for one of the most festive runs in Texas as the San Antonio River Walk turns emerald green for St. Patrick’s Day.
Run or walk along the scenic River North and Museum Reach sections of the River Walk just hours before the St. Patrick’s River Parade and downtown celebration begins.
Whether you're chasing a PR, running with friends, or enjoying the Family Walk, the Emerald Run is designed to be fun, festive, and unforgettable.
👟 Costumes and green attire encouraged!
✨ Don't miss the Opportunity ✨
The river is only dyed once a year
🍀 Online registration remains open through race day
🏅 Finisher medals for the first 300 5K participants
🎉 Run the Emerald Run and stay for the St. Patrick’s River Parade
📅 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 14
12:00 PM – Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
1:15 PM – Zumba Warm-Up
2:00 PM – Emerald Run 5K Start
3:00 PM – St. Patrick’s North River Parade
3:30 PM – Dyeing of the River Green
3:30 PM – Family Walk Start
💧 WHAT TO EXPECT
✔ Scenic River Walk course
✔ High-energy Zumba warm-up
✔ Water stations along the course
✔ St. Patrick’s themed costumes encouraged
✔ Finisher medals for the first 300 runners
✔ Emerald Run race shirt
✔ Family Walk (strollers and dogs welcome)
📍 START LOCATION
Jones Ave Bridge, Near Elsewhere Garden Bar
100 Jones Ave
San Antonio, TX 78215
(River Walk – River North District)
🎽 PACKET PICKUP
| Wednesday, March 11 | Thursday, March 12 | Race Day Packet Pickup |
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4:00 – 7:00 PM | 4:00 – 7:00 PM Elsewhere Garden Bar 103 E Jones Ave | Begins at 12:00 PM Jones Ave Bridge 100 Jones Ave |
🏁 COURSE MAP
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2876216#google_vignette
*Routes subject to change.
🏷️ IMPORTANT EVENT NOTE
Online registration remains open until race day unless the event sells out.
🏃♂️ WHY RUN THE EMERALD RUN
🦆 Run the River Walk
Experience a scenic course through the River North and Museum Reach districts.
🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Watch the famous Dyeing of the River Green and enjoy the St. Patrick’s River Parade after the race.
🏅 Limited Finisher Medals
The first 300 5K finishers will receive a commemorative Emerald Run medal.
🎉 Festive Atmosphere
Music, costumes, and St. Patrick’s Day spirit throughout the course.
2026 Emerald Run 5K Finisher Medal
👕 2026 Emerald Run 5K Participant Shirt
All 5K participants receive the official Emerald Run race shirt.
Events
Emerald Run 5K
Family Walk Individual
Family Walk Group
Sorry! This event is full. Registration ends March 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Event Location
Jones Ave Bridge
100 Jones Ave
San Antonio, TX 78215 US
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