Run for Advanced Care. Fundraise for Global Impact. Join us in supporting families impacted by cleft conditions! Participate in person or virtually — every step and every dollar make a difference. Choose Your Race (In Person | Virtual | Digital) In-Person Race Location: Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, SA,TXDate: October 4, 2026Start Times: 5K – 8:30 AM | 1K – 8:00 AMPacket Pickup: TBA/ Check social media or inbox to stay apprised of all race announcements and updates! Registration Pricing Race Registration Pricing Registration Period Dates 5K Kids 1K Virtual Option Notes Early Bird + Virtual July 15 – Aug 21 $40 $25 $50 Virtual registration closes Aug 21 at 11 AM CST Standard Aug 22 – Sep 18 $50 $30 — — Late Sep 19 – Sep 30 $60 $35 — Shirt not guaranteed Digital Bib - Virtual Race Option (A digital/printable E-bib comes with this registration) Option Dates Available Price Details Digital Virtual 5K/1K July 1 – Oct 4 $10 Complete your race anytime on October 4, 2026, virtually. E-Bib provided via confirmation email. ðŸÂ¾ NEW Pup Division Award Challenge! Run with your furry teammate! Pups are welcome to join the 5K and Kids 1K. Add the optional $5 Pup Division Award Challenge during registration for your pup to be eligible for Top 3 Pup Awards. Times are based on the registered adult participant’s chip time. Why Register Early? Registering early helps our fully volunteer team plan effectively, secure supplies, and maximize every dollar raised for cleft lip and palate research and family support. Your early commitment strengthens our mission—and guarantees the best price. Important Notes Online registration closes at 11:00 AM CST on September 30 Virtual registration closes at 11:00 AM CST on August 21 In Person race is professionally timed This is a fully volunteer-operated nonprofit event Virtual Race Details Run, walk, or move your way — indoors or outdoors Track your results using any app or device (optional) Receive a printable finisher certificate and race bib upon registration Race kits will be shipped during the week of September 14, 2026 for all virtual race registrants who receive a race kit with their registration. How to Register Select Register Choose Individual or Team Select your race type and category:(In-Person | Virtual | Digital — 5K or 1K) Optional: Add a Kickstart Confidence 25 Pack (receive a confidence starter pack with your first $25 raised!) Complete registration and join the CleftStrong community Build Confidence. Change Lives. Click Fundraise Below. This year’s event proudly kicks off the Kickstart Confidence 25 Challenge benefiting LEAP Global Missions and their amazing work to fund cleft lip and palate surgeries for children worldwide. No matter how you participate, your support helps families thrive. Click Fundraise below and raise your first $25 to unlock your Confidence Starter Pack! – The CleftStrong 5K Team
Races Offered
DIGITAL - Virtual E-BIB Registration
Oct 04, 2026
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IN PERSON - San Antonio 5k
Oct 04, 2026
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$40.00
IN PERSON – 1K San Antonio Kids Run | Ages 4–12 Timed Division + Awards
Oct 04, 2026
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$25.00
VIRTUAL RACE - Individual
Oct 04, 2026
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$50.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in San Antonio.
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19.1° / 30.1°
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19.1° / 29.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 48m
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Avg rainfall
2.7 mm
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Avg wind speed
10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
58.3%
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Sunrise
07:36
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Sunset
19:02
About San Antonio
Learn more about the host city, San Antonio.
San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.