Missions · Running route
Mission Reach Running Route
- Distance
- 8.0 mi
- Route
- River trail past the historic missions
- Area
- Missions
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
The Mission Reach is the southern stretch of the River Walk: about 8 miles of wide paved trail along the San Antonio River, passing four 18th-century missions — Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada.
The route
- Distance: about 8.0 miles (one way).
- Terrain: flat, wide paved trail.
- Shorter options: run between two missions and back.
Tips
- Little shade — carry water and go early in summer.
- Mission San José is worth a stop.
- Shared with cyclists; keep right.
How to unlock the Mission Reach medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Mission Reach medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
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