Downtown · Running route
San Antonio River Walk Running Route
- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Route
- Downtown River Walk loop
- Area
- Downtown
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
The River Walk is San Antonio's heart: a path one level below the streets, along the river, under cypress trees and stone bridges. The Park Mile route is the downtown loop of about 1 mile.
The route
- Distance: about 1.0 mile for the downtown loop.
- Terrain: flat stone and paved paths, with a few steps and narrow parts.
- Extend it: head north on the Museum Reach or south to the Mission Reach.
Tips
- Go early — by mid-morning the River Walk fills with visitors and restaurant tables.
- Watch your footing on the narrow sections by the water.
- The Alamo is a short walk up from the loop.
How to unlock the San Antonio River Walk 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 San Antonio River Walk medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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