Ima's Home 5K Run/Walk

Ima's Home 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 24, 2026 in Helotes, Texas, with the fourth edition of the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. One distance, open to runners and walkers alike, on a Saturday morning just northwest of San Antonio. A field that includes walkers usually means a relaxed start line and a wide spread of finishing times, which takes the pressure off if you are new to racing.

Small local 5Ks make the best possible first race: the distance is manageable, the field is friendly, and there is very little logistics to get wrong. Build up with three runs a week for a month and make one of them a continuous 30 minutes. If you already race, the early start leaves the rest of the day open, so you can add easy miles afterward and turn it into a quality long day.