Race the River: Downtown Riverwalk

About the Event

The San Antonio River Authority together with the San Antonio River Foundation, invites you to participate in the final installment of the 2026 Race the River competitive paddling race series! Canoe and kayakers of all skill levels are invited to participate at each adventure race throughout the San Antonio River Basin.

Along with the City of San Antonio and GoRio Cruises, we are excited to return to the Riverwalk for the grand finale of this year’s paddling series. On November 6th, you and your friends are invited to this after dark race, a 5-mile or 3-mile sprint through the heart of San Antonio along the iconic Riverwalk! Compete alongside amateur or experienced adventure paddlers from all over Texas while you push yourself to complete the challenge.

The race will be followed by a gathering to celebrate all participants who completed the challenge and an awards ceremony for top finishers. Commemorative patches will be given to all finishers, trophies and prizes will be given to top finishers of each category.

Races Offered

Amateur Men's Solo

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

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19:00

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$25.00

Amateur Tandem

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Amateur Women's Solo

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Mixed Stand-Up Paddle Board

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Pro Men's Solo

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Pro Tandem

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Pro Women's Solo

Nov 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

19:00

sell

$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in San Antonio.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.5° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 11.9° / 23.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.3 /

water_drop 66.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.5° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 11.9° / 23.0°

air 10.3 km/h

water_drop 66.1%

About San Antonio

Learn more about the host city, San Antonio.

San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.