San Antonio SWIFT XC Classic — Event Description
Get ready to SOAR WITH SWIFT at the San Antonio SWIFT XC Classic, a high-energy cross-country event bringing together young athletes, competitive runners, families, and the San Antonio running community for a morning of racing at McAllister Park!
Taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, the SWIFT XC Classic is designed to give runners of multiple ages the opportunity to test themselves in a true cross-country atmosphere. San Antonio SWIFT emphasizes age-appropriate development, hard work, integrity, and helping athletes reach their potential, making this event about more than just finishing times—it’s about competition, confidence, sportsmanship, and family.
Racing begins at 7:30 AM, with rolling starts throughout the morning. Distances are tailored by age:
8 & Under: 1 Mile
Ages 8 & under : Age-group competition
Ages 9–14: 2 Mile
Age-group competition for the following 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Ages 15 & Up/Open: 5K
The competition doesn’t end at the finish line. Medals will be awarded to the Top 5 male and female finishers in each age group, while T-shirts will be awarded to the Top 3 in each age group.
The SWIFT XC Classic is also meant to be a great morning for the entire family. Spectators can cheer on their runners while enjoying music, food, drinks, event T-shirts, and a fun community atmosphere.
Whether you’re a young runner experiencing cross country for the first time, an experienced athlete looking for strong competition, or a family coming out to support your runner, the 2026 San Antonio SWIFT XC Classic is all about bringing the running community together.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30 AM
McAllister Park | San Antonio, Texas
Come run. Come compete. Come enjoy the music, fun, and family time—and experience the SWIFT difference!
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 3.2K
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 3.2K
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 3.2K
Type — Running
07:45
$25.00
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in 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.
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