Britta's Chase 5K @ SA Zoo
Sat September 26, 2026
San Antonio, TX 78212 US
Goya Foods is your presenting sponsor for the third annual Britta's Chase 5K in the Wild - a race run inside San Antonio’s award winning Zoo! This 5K celebrates Meant to Soar, a non profit 501 (c)(3). The animals are normally more active during this time of the morning because it isn't so hot! Serious runners grab serious cash! Walkers and joggers, enjoy animals in their morning routines! We will award beautiful customized finisher medals, along with special medals for different age groups and the top three performers in both male and female categories. Britta's Chase is a unique event. Few races receive approval to run through the zoo. Also, back by popular demand is our "cash chase challenge!" $100 bills will be handed out during the race at the 1 and 2 mile markers to the male and female runners who are currently in the lead. Additionally, the winner of the race will win $300 if the male runner finishes under 15:15 and the female runner finishes under 18:15. Come have some fun while you chase down some cash!
This year we return our fun race called the "Fun Kids Dash" for little ones who are 5 and under. This quarter mile loop dash will be a perfect way for your little ones to have a great experience with lots of people wildly cheering them on! There will be gold, silver, and bronze medals given to the first three finishers and finisher medals to everyone else! The entry fee for this "dash" is $10.
Meant To Soar supports children - who through no fault of their own, have experienced trauma from parental drug / alcohol addiction, or scarring from human trafficking. At Meant To Soar, our mission is to see these children not only survive the critical developmental years, but to be over-comers and to soar in the fullness as they were created. Just as kites are meant to soar, every child has been created by God to soar in life. Every participant in Britta's Chase will receive a Meant to Soar high flying kite!
There will be plenty of signage and course marshals inside the zoo to make sure that you stay on course! This is a really fun course with music, water misters, animals watching you run, lights in the trees, and elite runners passing the recreational ones to collect the cash first!
FAQ
The event BEGINS at 7:30 am, so make sure that you are there early enough, before 7:15, to get warmed up and ready to run. Zoo officials will lock the gate at 7:15 am and we don't want you to be locked out. We STRONGLY URGE you to pick up your packet prior to race day. There will be a limited opportunity to pick up ( no personnel support) after zoo entrance. Please allow extra time in case you have to find your name, stand in line, etc. Your spectator fans (family and friends) can enter the zoo with you before 7:15 am without registering for the race.
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION
FLEET FEET @ The Rim 17603 La Cantera Pkwy #117, San Antonio, TX 78257
DAY: Friday 9/25 TIMES: 11:30-1:30 pm, also 3:30-6:00 pm
We will have hundreds of people in the 5K. If possible, come Friday to pick up your swag bag which includes your t-shirt, bib, etc. You are highly encouraged to pick up packets for friends, team members, and family members! Please note. The t-shirts will be unisex according to your registration.
PARKING
You can park at the San Antonio Zoo parking at 3903 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212 – Park in the parking lot nearest the train depot and Starbucks. Plan to get to the lot no later than 6:15 am so that you can have enough time to walk through the entrance and get to the starting line on time.
ENTRANCE
Enter through the Zoo Main Entrance (Gorilla & Steps) Near Tuleta Circle. Additional detail provided upon registration.
VOLUNTEERS
KNOW ANY FRIENDS THAT WANT TO BE HERE.. BUT WOULD RATHER HELP INSTEAD? STUDENTS...NEED MORE SERVICE HOURS? We can use help holding signs, giving water, helping during medal ceremony! Send them to www.brittaschase.com and click on the “Volunteer” tab . As a “thank you” we are providing them with free admission to the zoo for the rest of the day.
DONATIONS
If you have donated or would like to donate to Meant to Soar and would like to spend the day at the zoo, email [email protected] and let us know so that we can set aside a wrist band for you. We will have 30 wrist bands available that we have purchased for $19 each. You can see the "DONATE" button above.
ZOO ADMISSION
We have access to the zoo until 9:00 am and then must leave. If you would like to stay and enjoy the zoo for longer, we have secured discount admission tickets for only $19. To purchase tickets: Click on "Profile" at the top right of this page. Scroll down until you see “Britta’s Chase” and click on “Manage Registration.” On the next screen, click on “ADD-ONS” at the top. Select the quantity of tickets that you want to purchase and select “Continue” to check out.
CASH GRAB
We are returning a fun competitive element to Britta's Chase. If you are fast enough to be in the lead, at least through the first mile, make sure that you are on the starting line. The first male and female to get to the one-mile marker first will get a $100 bill, along with the second mile. (Someone may get to the one-mile marker first and need to walk the rest! It doesn’t matter. The cash goes to the first one there!)
PRIZE MONEY
At least $800 will be given out (first males and females in the lead at first two mile markers, and winners. Additional $300 will be given out to the fastest male who runs 15:15 or faster and female who runs 18:15 or faster. If you know any ELITE runners, tell them about our race! They could walk away with some serious cash!
STROLLER POLICY
Strollers are welcome at Britta's Chase, but for the safety of all participants, please line up at the back of the starting area. This minimizes the risk of collisions with faster runners.
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Presenting Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Britta's Chase Beneficiary Valued Sponsors Meant to Soar https://meanttosoar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MEANT%20TO%20SOAR%202024.mp4 Please visit Meant to Soar's website. MTS is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating healing experiences for children impacted by parental drug addiction or trafficking personalized for their own unique gifting and passions. MTS is the benefactor of Britta's Chase 5K.
Kids Run! We need more kids 5 years and younger to run our 1/4 mile dash! How many times do hundreds of people wildly cheer for your kids 5 and under!! Bring them out dressed in their favorite costume. They will receive a medal, t-shirt, and the attention they deserve!
Britta's Chase Medal Quality Every participant will get a beautiful 2025 Britta's Chase medal!
Elite Runners Meet the top contenders who'll be racing to grab the cash! Alexandra Walker Bib #186 1 mile 5:12 5K 18:05 Half 1:19 Age 40 Hometown San Antonio, TX Mainly a trail runner that hits the road sometimes. Erica Kirkwood Bib #187 5K 18:31 10K 35:46 Half 1:18:53 Marathon 2:44:46 Age 38 Hometown San Antonio Outstanding marathon runner, who won the women's overall 2024 Britta's Chase. Ryan Tresaugue Bib #273 800 m 1:51.07 1500 m 3:51.99 5K 15:18.02 Age 22 Hometown Spring, TX Recent graduate from Trinity University. Marcos Mora Bib #93 5K 15:19 10K 32:20 Half 1:12:28 Marathon 2:36:41 Age 32 Hometown San Antonio, TX Anthony Baldera Bib #84 5K 15:05 Half 1:11 Marathon 2:29 Age 35 Hometown Converse, TX Benjamin Whittemore Bib #272 Age 24 Hometown San Antonio, TX JT Ahmann Bib #274 Age 22 Hometown San Antonio, TX Nathaniel Zapata Bib #298 Age 25 Hometown San Antonio, TX Sean Casey Bib #338 Age 25 Hometown Kingsville, TX Finished 2nd overall in Britta's Chase 2024 — 15:39. Kevin Baez Bib #342 Age 24 Hometown Ganado, TX Finished 3rd overall in Britta's Chase 2024 — 15:55.
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