NEF 5K Run/Walk
Event Date: May 17th, Kids Race 8:00 am, 5K 8:30 am
Event Information
The Northside Education Foundation (NEF) can’t wait to see you at the starting line for our annual NEF 5K Run/Walk!
You still have time to register to join us at Northwest Vista College on Saturday, May 17th at 8 am. This is an official 5K distance (3.1 miles). Here’s the route . If you can’t attend, consider joining as a Sleepwalker or make a donation towards our mission. You can also give the gift of time by volunteering. Interested in Sponsoring this event? Sign-up HERE! Thank you for supporting educators and students!
Event Time Line:
7:00 am – Race Day Registration, Packet Pick Up and Vendor Fair begins
8:00 am – Kids Run (Ages 5 and under) .25 mile
8:15 am – Kids Run (Ages 6-10) .50 mile
8:15 am – Access to parking on campus is closed
8:30 am – 5k Run/Walk begins
This year the Kids Run will begin at 8:00 am with ages 5 and under going first and ages 6-10 going right after.
Ages 5 and under – .25 mile
Ages 6-10 – .50 mile
There is no ADDITIONAL charge for this run, but all participants must be registered for the 5K and have a race bib.
We encourage the kiddos to run by themselves but understand they might be a little anxious. Parents/Guardians are allowed to jog next to their child, ages 5 and under.
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A STUDENT
PARKING:
Please park in lot 10 and lot 0. Parking lots will be CLOSED AT 8:15 A.M.
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF NW VISTA COLLEGE
Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed before the event and during race day. This is a great opportunity for high school and college students, retired NISD employees, or anyone interested in volunteering. Our Volunteer Sign-Up form will be open soon. Questions? Please call the Partnerships Office at (210) 397-8599.
Registration Information
Pricing:
Adults
$30 until midnight 4/14/25
$40 until midnight 5/16/25
$45 on Race Day
Shirts are included in all adult registrations.
For chip timed 5K add $5
Kids, Ages 4-11
$10 now, until race day, with paid adult
Kids Ages 0-3
Free with paid adult
Kids 0-11 have the option to purchase a shirt ($10) during registration
*Shirt sizes are guaranteed if registered no later than midnight 4/30/25.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this event (service animals are the exception)
This route is stroller-friendly.
Additional Information
The Northside Education Foundation was created in 1995. The mission of the Foundation is to foster community involvement in innovative educational programs by generating and disbursing funds and other resources to provide enrichment for students of NISD.
Packet Pick-up
CAMPUS PICK UP: If you choose this option, your packet will be available for pick up at the campus/site you selected during registration. A campus/site representative will contact you to pick up your packet during the week leading up to the race.
Northside Education Foundation (NEF) PICK UP: If you choose this option, packet pick up will be available 7 am- 6 pm on May 13th and 14th at the Northside Education Foundation office located at 6632 Bandera Rd. Bldg. F, SATX 78238
Location
Northwest Vista College
3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, Tx 78251