StMU 5K for the Neighborhood
When is StMU 5K for the Neighborhood?
StMU 5K for the Neighborhood takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in San Antonio, TX.
What distances does StMU 5K for the Neighborhood offer?
StMU 5K for the Neighborhood offers 2 events: 5K For the Neighborhood Participant (13 years of age and over), StMU 5K Student Participant.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K For the Neighborhood Participant (13 years of age and over) | 5.0 km | $20.00 | Register |
| StMU 5K Student Participant | 5.0 km | $5.00 | Register |
How much does StMU 5K for the Neighborhood cost?
Registration for StMU 5K for the Neighborhood starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is StMU 5K for the Neighborhood held?
StMU 5K for the Neighborhood is held in San Antonio, TX at One Camino Santa Maria.
About StMU 5K for the Neighborhood
Since 2014, the StMU 5K for the Neighborhood has helped serve the needs of people who live near the St. Mary’s Gateway District. Through the race, Holy Rosary Catholic Church receives $10,000 to enhance services and outreach programs in the neighborhood. The church is run by Marianist priests and brothers and is located next to the St. Mary’s campus.
Each year we continue our purpose to serve and support our neighbors. Proceeds from the 5K support the partnership between St. Mary’s and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The church’s mission is to enhance services, outreach programs and the quality of life in the neighborhoods around the University.
About
About the StMU 5K for the Neighborhood
Proceeds from the StMU 5K for the Neighborhood are used to assist nonprofits serving the needs of residents in neighborhoods surrounding the St. Mary’s University campus.
In 2025, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, which is administered by Marianist priests and brothers, and is adjacent to the St. Mary’s campus, received donations to enhance services and outreach programs in the St. Mary’s Gateway District. Past recipients include the United Way, the Neighborhood Place and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Proceeds from previous 5Ks improved family assistance programs and parenting education services for those in surrounding neighborhoods with limited resources.
About St. Mary's University
St. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist university in San Antonio, Texas. At St. Mary’s, we ensure our students complete an excellent liberal arts education in good time. We help students discover, affirm and cultivate their unique talents and gifts. We prepare each student to enter the world with the skills and motivation to make a difference.
Students experience a nurturing and vibrant community atmosphere that encourages and facilitates community engagement, undergraduate and graduate research, faculty mentoring and service learning. The strong community environment is rooted in the University’s Catholic and Marianist commitments to providing a holistic education in a faith-centered, family-spirit environment.
As a Catholic and Marianist University, we foster the formation of deep Christian faith in our students and educate ethical leaders for the common good. For more than 165 years, our Marianist brothers and lay faculty and staff have gently mentored St. Mary’s students to graduate with generous spirits and humble hearts, and to view their careers as vocational journeys, not simply jobs.
St. Mary’s is known for quality academic programs and excellent faculty. All undergraduates take the St. Mary’s Core Curriculum, which broadens students’ knowledge and transforms their understanding of their place in the world and their social responsibilities. These courses also develop crucial skills employers seek, such as critical thinking and problem-solving.
The enduring values of integrity, respect for others, humility and a collaborative orientation are uniformly prized by employers, patients, clients and customers. St. Mary’s graduates overachieve in the workplace and find financial success, and aspire to lives purposefully lived.
Learn more at www.stmarytx.edu.
Community
Share your photos by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram at @StMU5K. Don't forget to use the hashtags #StMU5K and #StMU.
You can also upload your photos to our website to share with the StMU 5K community.
Here are some ideas of photos we'd love to see!
- You at the "finish line"
- You with your running bib and/or finisher certificate
- Families moving, running, hiking and walking together
- Your favorite running spot or trail
- A famous landmark you pass on your run
- Wackiest run setup (Running in place counts too!)
- Dogs and pups (Bonus points if they are wearing their StMU 5K bandanas!)
FAQs
General Race FAQs
Can I register for more than one race?
Yes! You can register for as many races as you want to.
Note: There is a processing and registration fee for each race you enter (excluding the free Kids/Pup runs.)
What do I get for participating?
Traditional 5K and StMU Students: Participants will receive one (1) branded StMU 5K for the neighborhood T-shirt. Participants will also receive a commemorative sticker, a participant bib and a finisher certificate, which can be printed at home. The top runners will receive a medal. Runners with pups will receive a doggy bandana, available on race day.
Note: Participants who enter more than one race will only receive one (1) T-shirt.
Kids Race: Participants will receive a race bib, commemorative sticker and finisher certificate. If a T-shirt is added, it will be available for pick-up.
When will I receive my giveaways?
All in-person race participants must pick up items during Packet Pick-up Days prior to the event or on race day. Items will NOT be shipped. The Finisher certificate can be printed at home.
We are offering several times for packet pick-up the week of the race. Make plans to collect your items, including your race bib, in advance. Collecting items for other runners is acceptable. Be sure to bring your ID and registration confirmation email. Giveaways for Traditional 5K, Kids Race and StMU Student participants will NOT be shipped. Visit the Packet Pick-up page for information.
Note: Register by Saturday, Sept. 6, to guarantee your race day T-shirt size. After this date, your shirt size cannot be guaranteed.
Can I still run on campus?
Yes! If you live in/near San Antonio or are an on-campus resident, you are more than welcome to run or walk the traditional 5K route on the St. Mary's University campus. Check out the on-campus route.
Is there still a discount for St. Mary's University students?
Yes! Current St. Mary's University students receive special pricing by selecting the student participant registration link.
Have a question, but don't see it here?
Send them to events@stmarytx.edu.
Packet Pick-Up
We are offering several times for packet pick-up the week of the race. Make plans to collect your items, including your race bib, in advance. Collecting items for other runners is acceptable. Be sure to bring your ID and registration confirmation email. Giveaways for Traditional 5K, Kids Race and StMU Student participants will NOT be shipped.
Packet Pick-up Days and Location:
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228
Packet Pick-up Days:*
Tuesday, Sept. 29
AT&T Center for Information Technology, Room 108
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
AT&T Center for Information Technology, Room 108
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
AT&T Center for Information Technology, Room 108
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 (Race Day)
Alkek Plaza
3:30 to 5 p.m.
*Note that the Virtual Participant race day bib and finisher certificate are digital and can be printed at home. There are no items to be picked up in person, nor will any items be shipped.
Race Schedule
Run on Campus
Want to run the traditional StMU 5K route?
Take a tour of St. Mary's while you run! Check out the on-campus route below. (Note: The route starts and ends at Alkek Plaza. You'll need to run the route twice to hit the 5K mark.)
Don't forget to share your progress and "finish line" photos with us!
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