Sat, Jun 12, 2027

The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026
50m1 Mile5K10K15K

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.

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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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Common Questions About the The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio

Will I finish last at the Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 36:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio a good first 3.11 Miles?

A field of 249 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 19:35 while the median finisher took 36:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - San Antonio?

Join a local run club. Dreamers, In The Loop Run Crew, Urban Run Club SATX and others in San Antonio welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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