River Relay 2016

THE RELAY AND GET OUTDOORS FAIR River Relay & Get Outdoors is a thrilling and spectator-friendly event that the entire city can enjoy. Held on the first Saturday of November and offered in partnership with the San Antonio River Authority, the competitive kayak/run race and fair are designed to encourage individuals and families to get involved in outdoor recreation and education, learn more about our environment, and promote a healthy lifestyle. The race requires registration, and the free fair offers food and beverage, live music, and more than 40 organizations and local businesses providing fun, interactive activities for children and families. Details at www.riverrelay.org MORE ABOUT THE RACE The race is a team or solo event that involves kayaking 4k down the beautiful San Antonio River or running a 5k loop on the Mission Reach Trail to the finish line and Get Outdoors fair at Mission County Park. There are three ways to participate in the River Relay race: 1) An individual can choose to run the 5k land course only OR, 2) an individual can choose to kayak the 4k water course only OR, 3) a team of two can choose to split the 4k kayak and 5k run courses into a relay. When racers cross the finish line, they will join friends and the community in a celebration with live music by Two Tons of Steel, beer from our generous sponsor Alamo Beer Company, and more, including presentation of medals and cash-value prizes to the top racers in multiple categories. Register at www.riverrelay.org EVENT MISSION River Relay was created to bring people from all over San Antonio to the redeveloped Mission Reach Trail and to give them an opportunity to see the River from a different perspective — on the water! Saturday, Nov 5th, 2016 Race begins 9AM - Fair begins at 10AM - Event ends at 2PM Mission County Park