Race the River 2024 – Mission Reach

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April 21

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9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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April 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Race the River Mission Reach

**WEATHER UPDATE**

We are watching the weather forecast closely as we approach the event and are optimistic about conditions. Current forecasts show a high likelihood of rain on Saturday, leading into early Sunday morning, but ending before the race is scheduled to begin. As of now, we are proceeding with Race the River: Mission Reach as planned, rain or shine, with the possibility of a delayed start if conditions are deemed unsafe. Participant safety is our top priority, and we will not proceed with starting the race until flow in the river is at an acceptable level. Delay announcements will be made in person at the start line and Check-in time for racers will remain the same, as scheduled at 7AM-8AM. If the possibility of a delayed race start does not fit with your travel plans or you are uncomfortable with potential conditions of the river, please let us know and we will remove you from the racer list and issue a refund.

Check out the Race the River information page for more details.

Sign Up for this Race!

The San Antonio River Authority, together with the San Antonio River Foundation, welcomes you to the Race the River Paddle Series!  Canoe and kayakers of all skill levels are invited to participate at each adventure race throughout the San Antonio River Basin

The Mission Reach Race is the first race of the series.  This 7-mile pro race, or 5-mile amateur race, will take you through Texas’ largest ecological restoration project along the extension of the San Antonio Riverwalk.

An award ceremony and racer celebrations will follow each race.  Commemorative patches will be given to all finishers, trophies and prizes will be given to top finishers of each category.

San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel Outlet

331 Roosevelt Ave
San Antonio, 78210 United States

Alerts

Museum Reach Maintenance Alert

Intermittent trail closures next week near I-35 overpasses by Newell Ave.
Trail maintenance will take place Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon-Tues) and 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Wed).
Closures will rotate between the east and west bank trails under I-35 at the Newell Ave. access point. Crews will reopen the trail segments when not actively working.

♿️ Alternate ADA-accessible routes are available:

If west bank is closed ➡️ use east bank via Camden St.
If east bank is closed ➡️ use west bank via Camden St.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important maintenance work.

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 4/25/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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