🏛️ Race Overview
Tour de Las Misiones is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit and learn about the historic San Antonio Missions. This Bike Ride Tour, Walk, and Run will feature enlightening activities throughout your chosen course. All events will begin and end at Mission county Park Pavilion.
🗓️ What to Expect
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
- Guaranteed Items: Commemorative bib, finisher’s medal, collectible T-shirt, goodie bag, and keepsake passport to the San Antonio Missions for participants that register by the August 21st deadline.
- Post-Event Activities: Photos will be posted at worldheritagefestival.org, and music and complimentary food and beverages will be served for registered participants.
- Organizers: Organized by the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office in partnership with various local organizations.
🚴 Bike Ride Tour
The Bike Ride Tour will kick off with a guided 7-, 14-, or 22-mile bike ride tour of the southside of San Antonio and The Alamo, stopping at one or all the missions.
- Safety Tips: This Bike Ride is not a race and can be completed on an open road with motor vehicles.
- Rules of the Road: All riders must follow the rules and regulations as defined in the Texas vehicle code.
- Helmets: Riders are encouraged to wear bike helmets on the course and buckled.
- Hydration: We strongly suggest bringing at least two water bottles.
🏃♂️ 5K and 10K Run
The Run will start with an organized chipped timed race where registered participants will enjoy a 5K or 10K run through the scenic San Antonio River Walk: Mission Reach, San José, and the southside of San Antonio.
- Safety Tips: When running on an open road, all runners must follow the rules of the road as defined in the Texas vehicle code.
- Instructions: Participants must follow instructions of law enforcement and/or fire officials.
- Right of Way: Public safety vehicles always have the right of way.
- Hydration: We strongly suggest bringing at least two water bottles.
🚶 5K and 10K Walk
Registered participants will enjoy a 5K or 10K walk through the scenic San Antonio River Walk: Mission Reach, Mission San José, and Hot Well Ruins.
- Safety Tips: When walking on an open road, all walkers must follow the rules of the road as defined in the Texas vehicle code.
- Instructions: Participants must follow all instructions of law enforcement and/or fire officials.
- Right of Way: Public safety vehicles always have the right of way.
- Hydration: We strongly suggest bringing at least two water bottles.
🌳 Things to Consider
When Touring the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park:
- Opening Hours: Mission San Jose grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the grounds of the Missions San Juan, Concepcion, and Espada are open from sunrise to sunset.
- Bicycle Regulations: Bicycle riding is not allowed on any of the Missions compounds: participants must dismount and walk their bicycles in.
- Respectful Conduct: All stereos playing music must be turned off before entering any of the Missions compounds.
- Pet Policy: Dogs are allowed in the park but not in visitor centers or mission churches: dogs must be leashed at all times.
💰 Registration & Fees
- Bike Ride: Early Bird ($50) before August 10, Regular Fee ($55), $25 (Ages 5-17).
- 5K/10K Run: Early Bird ($40) before August 10, Regular Fee $45, $20 (Ages 17 & under).
- 5K/10K Walk: Early Bird ($35) before August 10, Regular Fee ($30), $20 (Ages 17 & under).
- No Refunds: Please note that there are no refunds.
🎖️ Discounts
- Military: Save $5 with promo code MILITARY.
- Groups: 10% discount for groups of 10+ (cannot be combined with other offers).
📅 Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up: September 4th and 5th, 2025, 4 pm to 7 pm at World Heritage Center, 3106 Roosevelt Ave., 78214.
⏰ Event Day Info
EVENT DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 5:30-7:00 a.m. NO GUARANTEE OF EVENT T-SHIRT, BAG, OR COMMEMORATIVE COLLATERAL ON EVENT DAY.
Share your photos of participating in this year’s event by tagging us (Facebook @worldheritagefestival or Instagram @worldheritagesa) and using our hashtag #worldheritagesa.
🗺️ Bike Routes
🚶♀️ Walk Routes
5K and 10K Walk Course: View Route
🏃♀️ Run Routes
5K and 10K Run Course: View Route
📍 More Information
For further details, visit the official race page.