Just north of San Antonio International Airport, McAllister Park is a very popular place for runners. There are five miles of asphalt trails, and more than 10 miles of unpaved natural bicycle and cross-country trails. There are water fountains and restrooms throughout. This natural area is quite pretty, with lots of green.
Blue Loop: both natural and asphalt trails: 6.5 miles; Red Trail: 2 miles, natural trails; Red Trail/Blue Loop: half mile; both natural and asphalt trails.
Note:Be aware of mountain bikers.
Add-Ons: The Salado Creek Greenway, a paved multi-use path, both south and north of McAllister Park.
STAY:Off Hwy 281, north of Wurzbach Pkwy.
Just north of San Antonio International Airport, McAllister Park is a very popular place for runners. There are five miles of asphalt trails, and more than 10 miles of unpaved natural bicycle and cross-country trails. There are water fountains and restrooms throughout. This natural area is quite pretty, with lots of green.
Blue Loop: both natural and asphalt trails: 6.5 miles; Red Trail: 2 miles, natural trails; Red Trail/Blue Loop: half mile; both natural and asphalt trails.
Note:Be aware of mountain bikers.
Add-Ons: The Salado Creek Greenway, a paved multi-use path, both south and north of McAllister Park.
A 5.5-mile tour of San Antonio’s downtown highlights: River Walk, Market Square, the UT San Antonio, Tower of the Americas, Blue Star Arts Complex, & the Alamo. Good add-on options.
San Antonio’s signature running trail and a top visitor attraction. There are ~15 continuous miles of paved path and numerous parks & tributary trails. We have a detailed writeup of the numerous sections and major sites, and have mapped 'north' and 'south' routes.
The best San Antonio residential neighborhoods are the adjacent Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park, just north of downtown. King William and Mahncke Park are fun and central. Stone Oak, north of the city, is also good for running.
Part of the northern section of the River Walk. Popular, 350 acre park and home to the Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Garden, and the San Antonio Zoo. Part of the River Walk or ~3.5 miles of trails within the park. Running track @Alamo Stadium, just across from the park.
A hilly run topping out at 817 feet, the Olmos Dam allowed for the renovation and restoration of the San Antonio River after the great flood in the early 20th century.
A 28-mile long paved multi-use path in northern San Antonio that can be run in its own right or used to connect several parks. Divided into a northern and southern section. Lovely greenery and some sections with water views.
A taste of Hill country close to downtown, near UT San Antonio. This hilly, neighborhood run starts at the popular Hills and Dale biker bar, next to Aguascalientes Taqueria, which is famous for breakfast tacos (do the run first!).
One of the best options for running in northwestern San Antonio. We've mapped a favorite 6-mile section, from Bandera Rd. north to Highway 53, just east of UT San Antonio, passing through several parks.
A lovely long-distance multi-use trail in the south part of San Antonio. Mainly wooded, paved trail runs for 18 miles southwest along the Medina River (not a lot of water views), featuring lovely oak, cypress, and pecan trees. Connects to River Walk at north end.
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