The San Antonio River Authority, together with the San Antonio River Foundation, welcomes you to the 2026 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, and trophies will be given to top finishers of each category.
Racer Pack By registering for this event, racers will receive: Chance to compete for a podium finisher trophy Commemorative Race the River: Mission Reach Patch Customized Race Bib with boat name and assigned bib number Entry into a Racer of the Day opportunity drawing One meal voucher Awards Podium finishers and Racer of the Day for each racer class will receive: 1st Place – Commemorative Trophy 2nd Place – Commemorative Trophy 3rd Place – Commemorative Trophy Racer of the Day – and Commemorativ
7 Miles: Race Finisher Patch
5 Miles: Race Finisher Patch
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Miles | $25.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 29 |
| $30.00 | Mar 29 | Apr 27 | |
| $30.00 | May 4 | May 13 | |
| 5 Miles | $25.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 29 |
| $30.00 | Mar 29 | Apr 27 | |
| $30.00 | May 4 | May 13 |
Interested in this race?