Discover the redeveloped Mission Reach Trail with River Relay 2017, a 5K run/walk or kayak racing event focused on exploring the recreation and wellness opportunities your restored river has to offer. Presented by Alamo Beer Company, River Relay 2017 is a thrilling and spectator-friendly event that people of all fitness levels can enjoy. Held on Saturday, November 11th, 2017, the competitive kayaking and running race will bring people from all over San Antonio to the redeveloped Mission Reach Trail so they have an opportunity to see the San Antonio River from a different perspective - on the water - get involved in outdoor recreation, learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy nature. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio River Foundation.

The race is a team or solo event that involves kayaking 4k down the beautiful San Antonio River OR running/walking a 5k on the Mission Reach Trail to the finish line at Mission County Park 2 (near Padre Park). There are three ways to participate in the River Relay race:
1) An individual can choose to kayak the 4k water course only
2) An individual can choose to run/walk the 5k land course only
3) A team of two can choose to split the 4k kayak and 5k run/walk courses by doing one each. Teammates leave at the same time, there is no baton pass. In this manner, it is not a traditional relay but still a very fun race!

When racers cross the finish line, they will join friends and the community in a celebration with music, beer from our generous presenting sponsor Alamo Beer Company, food trucks, vendors and a presentation of prizes to the top racers in multiple categories.

REI San Antonio is holding a Kayaking Basics class for River Relay 2017 racers. Racers must register for River Relay 2017 FIRST, than visit www.rei.com/event/kayaking-basics/san-antonio/188633 for the class. Limited spaces.

• Thursday, Nov 9th , San Antonio River Foundation 8am-6:30pm, 100 E Guenther St
  
• Friday, Nov 10th , San Antonio River Foundation 8am-6:30pm, 100 E Guenther St
  

• 1st Place Run/Kayak Team
  
• 1st Place Run Solo- Men
  
• 1st Place Run Solo- Women
  
• 1st Place Kayak Solo- Men
  
• 1st Place Kayak Solo- Women
  

• All participants must be 18+ years of age.
  
• Registration includes kayak shuttle (when applicable) timing bib, t-shirt, breakfast and beer.
  
• A limited number of kayaks are available for free on a first-come first-served basis. Please call 210-224-2694 to reserve your kayak. Personal kayaks are permitted but require special measures for drop-off and pick-up of your watercraft.
  
• Water, coffee and snacks available at check-in.
  
• In the event River Relay is cancelled due to severe weather, please consider your registration fee a charitable gift to the San Antonio River Foundation. No refunds will be issued.
  
• We welcome family and friends to spectate and enjoy a vendor fair, food, and music.
  
[*]Your registration service fee allows the San Antonio River Foundation to use the full amount of your payment towards our fundraising goals. Thank you.

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.