Holidays on Houston Fun Run & 5K

Holidays on Houston Fun Run & 5K
Presented By:
Visit San Antonio, Centro, and the City of San Antonio
Dates:
December 17, 2024

The City of San Antonio presents the inaugural Holidays on Houston Fun Run! Holidays on Houston brings nostalgic, holiday fun to historic downtown San Antonio throughout the holiday season with festive lights, family-friendly events, a holiday market, outdoor movies, and other activations. The Fun Run will showcase holiday lights on Houston Street and the Museum Reach’s River of Lights. Check out all the festivities at the Holidays on Houston Website.

5k Course

The Holidays on Houston Fun Run will start at San Pedro Springs Culture Park and end at Travis Park with a festive after party. Along the way, runners and walkers will experience the vibrance of historic Houston Street decorated for the holidays and the Museum Reach’s River of Lights. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.

One Mile Fun Run

This family-friendly option will lead runners and walkers along Houston Street and end at Travis Park. A prize will be awarded to the participant with the most festive attire in the One Mile Run.

Limited Availability

Fun Run maximum capacity is 500 for each distance, the 5k and the One Mile. Registration ends November 30 while supplies last. The first 1,000 participants will receive a special edition Holidays on Houston medal and a Holidays on Houston t-shirt. Early bird pricing ends November 12 at midnight.

Parking

The City offers free parking during Downtown Tuesdays at all City operated garages, lots, and meters. Explore available parking on the online interactive map. Park near Travis Park and catch the free shuttle to the starting line at San Pedro Springs Culture Park. City garages closest to Travis Park offering free parking are:

Houston Street Garage, 111 College St

St. Mary’s Garage, 205 E Travis St

City Tower Garage, 117 W Commerce St

Race After Party

DETAILS TBD

The City of San Antonio offers convenient and affordable parking at its parking garages and lots. The St. Mary’s Garage (205 E. Travis St.) and the City Tower Garage (117 Commerce St.) are located just steps from Houston Street, and they generally have a large availability of public parking spaces.