NEF 5K Run/Walk

May 17th

Kids Race Start Time:  8:00 am

5K to start immediately after

Northwest Vista College

3535 N Ellison Drive, SATX 78251

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.

PARKING:

Please park in lots 10 and Lot 0 Parking lots will be CLOSED AT 8:15 A.M. 

CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF NW VISTA COLLEGE

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.

Packet Pick Up Information:

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 of 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 14th and 15th at Northside Education Foundation office located at 6632 Bandera Rd. Bldg. F,  SATX 78238

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.