Name: Fiesta Footsteps for Education
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-05-08
Location: San Antonio

About the Event

📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

📍 Location: Heroes Stadium, 4707 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233

Bring the whole family for a morning filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit! Fiesta Footsteps for Education, sponsored by NEISD Benefits & Wellness and the North East Educational Foundation, kicks off with an exciting Kids Color Fun Run, followed by a lively 5K for participants of all ages. After the race, enjoy our Health & Wellness Fair featuring local vendors, resources, and activities designed to support a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a day that celebrates wellness, togetherness, and education!

Race Medals

AWARDS

1st-3rd in age groups, male/female
Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Event Timeline

7:00 am – Packet Pick-Up and Vendor Fair begins
8:00 am – Kids Fun Run Begins (Ages 14 and under)
We encourage the kiddos to run on their own, but parents/guardians are welcome to jog alongside children ages 5 and under.
8:30 am – 5K Run/Walk begins (The 5K is Chip Timed)

CLICK HERE for the 5K Route

Registration & Participation

You still have time to register to join us at Heroes Stadium! Can’t make it? Consider:

Donating toward our mission
Volunteering to help on race day
Sponsoring the event – sign up HERE

Thank you for supporting educators and students!

Packet Pick-Up

Campus Employee Pick-Up: Packets will be delivered to the campus you selected during registration on April 27th.
Community Pick-Up: Pick up your packet April 28th, 7 am – 6 pm at the North East Educational Foundation Office located at 8961 Tesoro Dr, Suite 609, San Antonio, TX 78217. Please bring your ID.

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers before the event and during the race! This is a great opportunity for high school and college students, retired NEISD employees, or anyone interested in supporting our mission.

Questions? 📞 Call the Foundation Office at (210) 407-0117 or Email foundation@neisd.net

Races Offered

1k Kid's Color Fun Run

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$10.00

Siesta Walker (Stay at home, walk in your sleep!)

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Siesta Walker (Stay at home walk in your sleep!)

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

5K Run & Walk

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$25.00

5K Run & Walk - NEISD Employee (Must Use NEISD Employee ID, Will be Verified)

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$0.00

5K Run & Walk - Sponsors Sign Up

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in San Antonio.

thermostat Temperature

20.9° / 31.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

21.9° / 32.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:41

nightlight Sunset

20:19

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.