What is a YRE?

Year-Round Events, or YREs, are available for you to enjoy nearly any day or time, and are a great way to see some of the most beautiful and historic parts of our area.

Need a suggestion?

— First time in San Antonio? Riverwalk South features the top tourist and historic attractions of downtown San Antonio including the Alamo, Hemisfair Park, and the Riverwalk

— Love beautiful neighborhoods? Maury Maverick Jr Library and the Broadway Neighborhood loop through Alamo Heights include some of the city’s finest.

— Want big distance? Salado Creek Greenway includes multiple loops which total up to 25K. Alternately, park at Mission San Jose and combine San Jose-Concepcion with either San Jose-San Juan or Concepcion-Mission Reach to reach your mileage goals.

— Looking for shade and wide, paved trails? Salado Creek 1604 and Leon Creek Greenway Mainland may be some of your best choices

— Want AVA credit while also completing the Camino de San Antonio Missions? There’s plenty of overlap with the Riverwalk South, Mission Concepcion and Mission Reach, Mission San Juan to Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose to San Juan, and Mission San Juan to Mission Espada walks.

— San Antonio weather not cooperating? North Star mall is all-indoors and has restrooms and a food court.

Tips:

— PSB means the walk has a physical start box. Go to the indicated address (we’ll try to keep the listed hours up to date) when the PSB location is open and ask for the AVA walk box. Most locations will know what you mean. If someone doesn’t know, ask (nicely) to speak with their manager, who will know. Our PSB partners are wonderful.

— OSB means the walk has an online start box – access from your phone or computer. See our How-To page for detailed instructions on how to use an OSB. How-To-Use-Online-Start-Box-phone

— Check out the description – some Start Boxes or routes have limited hours.

Register for any walk you choose. Walkers must be registered to participate. No free walkers.

Check out our 2026 YREs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of our events have both a PSB and an OSB. Register on OSB   OR   use PSB.

PLEASE choose only one method of registration. We get confused; you get confused. Do not mix and match between OSB and PSB to complete the event.

Boerne Downtown - OSB or PSB

PSB available from dawn until 3 hours before dusk.

6K or 10K. Enjoy paved roads and sidewalks in downtown Boerne and surrounding neighborhoods. Highlights include historic sites, riverside trails, and the boutique- and antique shop- lined Main Street.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

PSB at Comfort Inn, 35000 IH-10W, Boerne, TX 78006

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130783

Broadway Neighborhood - PSB only

**PSB hours when Broadway Daily Bread is open: Tu-Sat, 7a-4p**

5K or 10K. Take your choice of one or both 5K loops. One explores the elegant Alamo Heights neighborhood and the meditation park at the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. The other navigates the University of the Incarnate Word including their meditation grotto, and the Blue Hole natural spring where the San Antonio River originates. Both include mature shade trees.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Par for the Course, Step to the Beat

PSB at Broadway Daily Bread, 5001 Broadway, Alamo Heights, TX 78209

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130784

Friedrich Wilderness Park - OSB or PSB

**Park open 7:30am to 1 hour before sunset daily except Christmas day and New Year’s Day. PSB available dawn to dusk**

**NO PETS allowed**

5K, 10K, or 12K. Enjoy improved, mostly dirt trails through traditional hill country scenery.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

PSB at Drury Inn, 15806 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78249. PSB for Salado Creek Greenway 1604 Trailhead also at this location.

Check in at PSB, then drive to trails at Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Dr, San Antonio, TX 78256

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130785

Land Bridge - Hardberger Park - OSB only

5K or 10K. Park open dawn to dusk.

Opened in May 2021, the sky walk climbs 18 feet off the ground and offers tree canopy views. The land bridge, which opened in December 2020 and soars 25 feet over the underlying road, allows safe movement of wildlife between the halves of the park. Wildlife blinds are available on the bridge for enhanced viewing.

**There are multiple entrances AND multiple dog parks in Hardberger Park. Read OSB instructions carefully to ensure that you can find the trailhead**

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Par for the Course

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130786

Leon Creek Greenway - Mainland - OSB only

5K or 10K.Trails open dawn to dusk.

Explore the shady, deer- and bird-filled Leon Creek Greenway with its wide, paved paths.

Port-a-potty, trail system map, and water fountain usually available at trailhead.

Trailhead: 8241 Mainland Dr., San Antonio, TX 78250

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130787

Maury Maverick Jr. Library Walk - OSB only

6K or 11K.

**Pets on leash only. No pets inside library**

Start at the Maverick Branch library, then proceed mostly on paved sidewalks through Nani Falcon Community Park and elegant neighborhoods.

Special Programs: Walk Texas, Anniversaries Hurrah, Par for the Course

Trailhead: 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX 78254
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130788

Mission Concepcion and Mission Reach Trail - OSB or PSB

6K or 10K. PSB open when NPS Visitor Center is open, generally 9am-5pm, closed federal holidays. Trails close at dusk.

**Limited shade. Water and restrooms at Mission Concepcion start point, and the 10K turnaround at Blue Star**

Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between historic Mission Concepcion and the mission reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk. The 10K reaches the galleries, apartments, and restaurants of the Blue Star Arts Complex. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Mission Concepcion, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This route is part of the Camino de San Antonio Missions. If you would like to participate and earn your Compostela that counts mileage toward the Camino Ingles in Spain, you can register online or at the Padre Margil Center located behind Mission Concepcion. More information at https://caminosanantonio.org/

PSB at National Park Service Visitor Center, 6701 San Jose Dr., San Antonio TX 78214

Trailhead at Mission Concepcion, 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

Google maps can be wrong! Check that you are navigating to the intersection of Mission Rd. and Roosevelt Ave for the PSB.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, El Camino Real de los Tejas, Historic Texas Landmarks, Walk Texas
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130789

Mission San Jose to Mission Concepcion - OSB or PSB

6K or 13K. PSB open when NPS Visitor Center is open, generally 9am-5pm, closed federal holidays. Trails close at dusk.

**Limited shade. Water and restrooms at Mission San Jose and Mission Concepcion**

Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between the “Queen of the Missions,” Mission San Jose, and, for 13K walkers, historic Mission Concepcion. 6K walkers will see the Hot Wells Spa ruins. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Missions San Jose and Concepcion, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This route is part of the Camino de San Antonio Missions. If you would like to participate and earn your Compostela that counts mileage toward the Camino Ingles in Spain, you can register online or at the Padre Margil Center located behind Mission Concepcion, 263 Felisa St, San Antonio, TX 78210. More information at https://caminosanantonio.org/

Looking for a snack? Nicha’s Comida at 3119 Roosevelt is walking distance from the start point and has classic Tex Mex.

PSB and trailhead at National Park Service Visitor Center, 6701 San Jose Dr., San Antonio TX 78214

Google maps can be wrong! Check that you are navigating to the intersection of Mission Rd. and Roosevelt Ave.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, El Camino Real de los Tejas, Historic Texas Landmarks, Walk Texas
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130790

Mission San Jose to Mission San Juan - OSB or PSB

5K or 12K. PSB open when NPS Visitor Center is open, generally 9am-5pm, closed federal holidays. Trails close at dusk.

**Limited shade. Water and restrooms at Mission San Jose and Mission San Juan**

Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between the “Queen of the Missions,” Mission San Jose, and, for 12K walkers, Mission San Juan. At Mission San Juan, see the Espada acequia dam, in use since 1731 and still in use by local farmer including nearby fields which supply the San Antonio Food Bank. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Missions San Jose and San Juan, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This route is part of the Camino de San Antonio Missions. If you would like to participate and earn your Compostela that counts mileage toward the Camino Ingles in Spain, you can register online or at the Padre Margil Center located behind Mission Concepcion, 263 Felisa St, San Antonio, TX 78210. More information at https://caminosanantonio.org/

Looking for a snack? Nicha’s Comida at 3119 Roosevelt is walking distance from Mission San Jose. Esmeralda’s at 8750 S. Presa is walking distance and a scary street crossing from Mission San Juan. Both feature classic Tex Mex.

PSB and trailhead at National Park Service Visitor Center, 6701 San Jose Dr., San Antonio TX 78214

Google maps can be wrong! Check that you are navigating to the intersection of Mission Rd. and Roosevelt Ave.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, El Camino Real de los Tejas, Historic Texas Landmarks, Walk Texas
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130791

 

Mission San Juan to Mission Espada - OSB or PSB

5K or 10K. PSB open when NPS Visitor Center is open, generally 9am-5pm, closed federal holidays. Trails close at dusk.

**Limited shade. Water and restrooms at Missions San Juan and Espada**

Enjoy river views and water features on wide paved trails en route between Mission San Juan, the Espada Aqueduct which is a National Historic Landmark, and Mission Espada. In the spring, enjoy effusive wildflowers. The San Antonio missions, including Missions San Juan and Espada, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This route is part of the Camino de San Antonio Missions. If you would like to participate and earn your Compostela that counts mileage toward the Camino Ingles in Spain, you can register online or at the Padre Margil Center located behind Mission Concepcion, 263 Felisa St, San Antonio, TX 78210. More information at https://caminosanantonio.org/

PSB at National Park Service Visitor Center, 6701 San Jose Dr., San Antonio TX 78214

Trailhead at Mission San Juan, 9101 Graf Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214

Google maps can be wrong! Check that you are navigating to the intersection of Mission Rd. and Roosevelt Ave.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, El Camino Real de los Tejas, Historic Texas Landmarks, Walk Texas
https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130792

Northstar Mall - OSB only

5K or 10K. Open when mall is open, generally Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.

Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the elegant North Star Mall, home of San Antonio’s signature giant cowboy boot sculpture. 2 laps is 5K; 4 laps is 10k. Free parking in lots and garages is available onsite.

Walk at North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=129970

Riverwalk North - OSB only

5K or 10K. Trails open dawn to dusk.

See the museum reach of the Riverwalk, the Pearl Brewery complex, now revitalized into a shopping and dining hub, then continue to Brackenridge park including the San Antonio Zoo. 10K walkers, consider a slight detour to explore the tranquil Japanese Tea Garden which shares a parking lot with the zoo.

The Pearl frequently features special events including Movie Mondays and a farmer’s market on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Find events here: https://do210.com/venues/historic-pearl and here: https://atpearl.com/

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Par for the Course, Walking with America’s Veterans

Trail starts at the Pearl Brewery complex. Limited free parking; lots of paid parking at La Gloria Restaurant and under the 281 interstate overpass.

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131322

*Riverwalk South - OSB only

If you have time for only one Volksmarch in San Antonio, choose this one. You’ll see some of the best of tourist and historic highlights. This is my favorite walk.

6K or 11K. Trails open from dawn to dusk. Pets not recommended; if pets are present, leashes are mandatory.

Start with free parking in the beautiful and historic King William neighborhood, then explore the highlights of downtown San Antonio including Hemisfair Park, La Villita, the main Riverwalk, Mission San Antonio de Valero (better known as the Alamo), San Fernando Cathedral, and for 10k walkers, the museum reach. Feel like a local as you discover pathways that avoid most street crossings.

Fun fact: San Antonio is “open container” for adult beverages on the downtown restaurant-lined, horseshoe-shaped “U” of the Riverwalk, in La Villita, and in Hemisfair park.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Walking with America’s Veterans

Trailhead at King William River Park, 247 Washington St., San Antonio, TX 78204. Check street signs carefully when choosing where to park.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Walking with America’s Veterans

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131323

Salado Creek Greenway - PSB or OSB

5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, or 25K, through Tobin Park and/or McAllister Park. Parks open dawn to dusk. Dollar General usually opens daily at 8am.

Explore your choice of Tobin Park’s creekside trails and McAllister Park’s extensive trail system. McAllister Park is a major destination for runners and soccer leagues throughout the city. Both parks feature moderate shade, paved trails, and many deer and birds. Limited shade in trail between the parks.

PSB at Dollar General, 10331 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217.

Trailhead at Ladybird Johnson Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah, Walking with America’s Veterans

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131324

Salado Creek Trail at 1604 - OSB or PSB

5K or 10K; walk one or both 5K loops. Greenway open dawn to dusk; PSB available dawn to dusk.

Enjoy the wide, paved trails with plenty of wildlife. The northern loops is especially shady. One mile along on the northern loop, see Medicine Wall, a local rock climbing destination.

PSB at Drury Inn, 15806 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78249. Friedrich Park PSB also located here.

Trailhead at Salado Creek Greenway Loop 1604 Trailhead, 3104 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78231. Watch carefully from the right lane as you approach the trailhead turnoff- it comes up quickly.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130793

San Marcos, TX - Tanger Outlets - OSB only

5K or 10K. Outlets open Monday through Sunday at 10am; closed major holidays.

*Check times before you go see links below* *No pets*

Get in steps while you shop in this tour of Tanger Outlets and Premium Outlets. The walk is mostly shaded and/or under covered walkways.

tanger.com/sanmarcos (hours are in the white text in the blue bar near the top left of the page)

premiumoutlets.com/outlet/sanmarcos (hours are in the upper left of the page above the black bar)

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=129972

Seguin Historic Walk - PSB only; OSB also after May 9, 2026

5K or 10K. PSB available when library is open, generally 9am-8pm Mo-Th, 9am-5pm Fr/Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun.

Stroll through neighborhoods, shaded city streets, a golf course, and a park while seeing multiple historic sites. The trail follows the Guadalupe River and traverses the downtown square. Alternate route instructions are available for the 10K course in case of high water conditions.

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

PSB at Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Nolte St, Seguin, TX 78155

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=129973

Universal City - OSB or PSB

5K or 10K.

Wander through two city parks, residential areas, and Universal City’s main street, Pat Booker Rd.

PSB at 7-Eleven, 3100 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148

Trailhead at Northview Park, 100 Randolph Plaza, Universal City, TX 78148

Special Programs: Anniversaries Hurrah

https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=131324