Run to the Beat - Alamo Heights Band Walk Run

Lace up your running shoes for the spirited Run to the Beat - Alamo Heights Band Walk Run, set to take place on February 28, 2026, in beautiful San Antonio, TX. This popular annual event offers both a 10K and a 5K distance, inviting runners and walkers alike to experience a truly unique race through the picturesque Alamo Heights neighborhood.

What sets this race apart is the vibrant atmosphere created by the Alamo Heights High School and Junior School Band members, who line the course playing live music to energize participants every step of the way. The scenic route, described as a "beautiful course," winds through charming streets, providing an enjoyable backdrop for your run or walk. As a long-standing tradition, the Run to the Beat also serves as a crucial fundraiser, with proceeds directly supporting the Alamo Heights High School Band program by providing essential equipment, guest conductors, and scholarships.

The event is exceptionally inclusive, welcoming strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and even leashed dogs to join in the fun. Starting and finishing at the Alamo Heights school district office parking lot at 7101 Broadway, the race promises a well-organized experience. Participants can look forward to typical race day conditions with highs around 73°F and lows around 51°F, alongside a low 5% chance of precipitation, creating ideal weather for a memorable race. Finishers will receive a rally towel, and those registered by an earlier deadline will receive a custom event t-shirt.