About the Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio
The race takes place at Southside Lions Park and leans into a tropical luau theme, with music at the start and finish. The course offers a shorter and a longer distance option, both chip-timed. The park setting keeps things open and navigable, and there are aid stations along the way to keep you moving in the summer heat.
Packet pickup runs the morning of the race, wrapping up shortly before the start. The kids dash goes off first, then the national anthem kicks off the main wave. Post-race, there is a tropical treat at the finish and a themed photo backdrop if you want to mark the occasion.
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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
249finishers
19:35winner
36:35median
1:11:16cutoff
Top 3: Joseph Bugnet (19:35) · Malachi Baker (20:25) · Ian Thompson (20:58)
10K Results · 2026
131finishers
34:18winner
1:08:38median
1:54:58cutoff
Top 3: David Martinez (34:18) · Derek Barnett (36:11) · Jesse Benavides (41:15)
1 Miles Results · 2026
14finishers
9:40winner
13:46median
20:57cutoff
Top 3: OCTAVIA TANN (9:40) · K. Holloway (10:13) · H. Holloway (10:27)
The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
50m6/12/2027 06:55$15
1 Mile6/12/2027 07:00$30
3.11 Miles6/12/2027 07:00$35
6.22 Miles6/12/2027 07:00$35
3.11 Miles6/12/2027 07:00$30
9.33 Miles6/12/2027 07:00$50
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