Girls on the Run Presented by IAAP: 5K Run/Walk

Girls on the Run Presented by IAAP: 5K Run/Walk is held in San Antonio, Texas, on November 15, 2026. The single event is a 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 AM. Tied to the Girls on the Run program, the run/walk format opens the distance to everyone, whether you plan to run the whole way, walk it, or mix the two.

A run/walk 5K is one of the friendliest ways into racing. If you're new to it, a simple approach is to alternate a few minutes of jogging with a minute of walking, which most people can build up to in four to six weeks of training three times a week. If you're running with a girl from the program, keep the pace comfortable and let her set the tempo. More experienced runners can still use the morning for a quick effort, but the spirit of the event leans toward finishing together rather than chasing a time.