May Community Camino

May 9, 2026

8:45am – 1:00pm

Join us on May 9 as we walk from Mission Concepción to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, taking in a quieter, more urban side of San Antonio along the way. This new route follows the San Pedro Creek Greenway and Alazán Creek Trail, offering a different kind of beauty shaped by the city around us. It’s a chance to step outside, walk together, and experience the Camino in a new way. Upon arrival, pilgrims are welcome to attend the noon Mass with special intentions for those on the journey.

 

  • Check in at 8:45 am at the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center, 263 Felisa Street, San Antonio, TX 78210.
  • Walk begins at 9:15 am
  • Prayer time in the Mission Concepcion begins at 9am.
  • Please park in the Mission Concepcion parking lot. Parking is free.
  • This will be a one way walk to Little Flower Basilica. Pilgrims can choose to walk back, take public transportation, or secure a rideshare.
  • Total walking time is about 2 hours..
  • Distance: 6 miles one way
  • Please bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.
  • This event is free, but registration is required. Register below.

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Important

The San Antonio summers can be brutally hot. Parts of the trail have no shade and temperatures are often over 100 degrees.

  • Begin your walk early. Temperatures can reach 100 degrees by noon.
  • Know your limits. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, hats, insect repellent and appropriate clothing and hiking shoes. Bring a first aid kit.
  • Heatstroke can kill. Wear appropriate clothing so you can adjust to temperature changes.
  • Drink plenty of water. Your body loses fluid quickly when you are on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. Eat a salty snack to maintain energy and avoid illness.

By registering for the El Camino de San Antonio pilgrimage, you are accepting the risks associated with walking the El Camino Trail. You may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in walking the pilgrimage trail and cannot be eliminated and may result in serious injury or even death.

By submitting this form, and with full knowledge of these dangers, I hereby agree for myself and my family to RELEASE El Camino de San Antonio Inc. and the Archdiocese of San Antonio from liability, claims, demands or any causes of action and assume the risk and full responsibility for any personal injuries, including injuries resulting in death, which might occur. I agree to be solely responsible for my own safety and to take every precaution to provide for my own safety and well-being while participating in the El Camino de San Antonio pilgrimage.

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