2026 Alamo Beer Challenge Race 4 of 4 Battle of Leon Creek 20 mile, 10 mile and 5k
About the race
Leon Creek is part of the linear parks that are so awesome in San Antonio. Many come to our city now to ride or run on these unique paved trails.
Rolling hills, inclines, and tree cover in many locations make this park along the creek bed an experience like none other.
Final race of the Alamo Beer Challenge, 2025. Race date: 11.14.2026.
Shirts and donations
Each race has its own design on the super soft tri-blend shirt (unisex).
Non-profits are involved, and you can donate to their cause when signing up.
Race schedule and start times
Start times
- 20 milers: 7:00 a.m.
- 10 milers and all walkers: 7:55 a.m.
- 5k runners: 8:45 a.m.
About the challenge
Our goal with the Alamo Beer Challenge is to help you test if you are on track to cross the finish line of the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon or the BCS Marathon. We want you to have fun getting there too, so we will have food and beer at each race.
Contact
For questions, contact [email protected].
Age categories and discounts
Discounts
- If you are 16 or younger you get an automatic 50% discount.
- Do not use an additional discount code.
Age categories
14 and under, 15-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Awards
- First overall male and female and first overall masters, male and female.
- Age group awards are based on chip time due to needing to start in waves.
- We award 1st through 4th place.
Race rules and tips
Rules
- Walkers: check in at the timing table and tell them you are walking the entire race. You are not allowed to run even one step, as this puts you in a different category.
- Finishers: make sure your time matches your watch, that your name is spelled correctly, that your gender is correct, and that you are in the right age category.
- Non-finishers: do not leave until you tell the timing people, because we do not leave until all runners are finished.
- Do not run with someone else's number.
- Wear your number on the front of your shorts and do not bend it, as it has your chip embedded in the bib.
Helpful tips
- Show up with plenty of time to get your bib, use the bathroom and get in line before your race starts.
- Invite family or friends to volunteer while you run. Volunteering for a couple of hours is enjoyable.
- Bring a change of clothes and leave them in your car so you can change out of sweaty clothes before the awards ceremony.
Virtual runners and packet mailing
You can run on your own but still sign up for the race. Virtual runners have no limit on when they must run. If you are injured, do not stress; run when you can.
Switching to virtual
- Switch on the Thursday before the race. Bib numbers are assigned Thursday at noon, and changes after that are hard to make.
- You may be charged more to switch to virtual after the Thursday before each race.
Packet mailing
- Mailing your packet costs $12, presently. The charge will be confirmed closer to the event.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
No refunds. Transfers and changes take time to process. Two days before the race: $20 to change or transfer your entry. The day before the race: $30 to transfer. No transfers after race day.
The course
20 Miles
21 km
10 Miles
5 km
The race runs along Leon Creek in San Antonio's linear parks. The route uses unique paved trails with rolling hills, inclines, and tree cover in many locations.
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: San Antonio
San Antonio is the second-most populous city in Texas, located in the southern part of the state and serving as the county seat of Bexar County. Its name, Spanish for Saint Anthony, was given by a Spanish expedition in 1691, and it had 1.43 million residents at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid with mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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