{"id":399063,"date":"2026-08-06T07:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399063\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T07:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:02:15","slug":"world-heritage-festival-celebrates-2026-tour-de-las-misiones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399063\/","title":{"rendered":"World Heritage Festival celebrates 2026 Tour de las Misiones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored by:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/WorldHeritage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WorldHeritage_COLOR_V.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5448529\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2166729252722492;width:275px;height:auto\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Never miss San Antonio Report&#8217;s biggest stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate San Antonio\u2019s rich history and culture at the 11th Annual World Heritage Festival, happening September 9\u201313. This family-friendly celebration invites residents and visitors to honor and explore Texas\u2019s only UNESCO World Heritage Site: the historic San Antonio Missions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most anticipated highlights, Tour de las Misiones, takes place on Saturday, September 12, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. This unique experience allows participants to travel through time and scenic landscapes along historic paths, such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bike Ride: A scenic 7, 14, or 22-mile cycling journey that connects all five historic missions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fun Run: An untimed, high-energy 5K or 10K run winding through Mission San Jos\u00e9 and the scenic Mission Reach trails.<\/p>\n<p>Walk: A relaxed, family-friendly 5K or 10K walk highlighting Mission San Jos\u00e9, the Mission Reach trails, and the historic Hot Wells Ruins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in riding in this year\u2019s Tour de las Misiones, but don\u2019t have a bike? No problem! Revolution is offering registered participants a day pass for $10 and a free month of riding through their app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early bird registration, with discounted pricing, is open until Monday, August 10. Sign up by Friday, August 21 to be guaranteed a commemorative bib, finisher\u2019s medal, T-shirt, and a keepsake passport to use while exploring the Missions.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to support the event behind the scenes, volunteer opportunities are available; visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldheritagefestival.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> WorldHeritageFestival.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather your friends and family to extend your connection to our collective heritage and help ensure these stories continue to inspire future generations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldheritagefestival.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Register today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e0cb3ea5f6ca4f9b4df7fc8505e5cf6c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Are you doing your part?<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7335ae2117966acd189786f559c524cb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">We\u2019re committed to providing free, fair journalism for all. But without reader support, our nonprofit newsroom can\u2019t do its job to keep our San Antonio community informed and empowered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb9686b4df83a20ba8247144ce69ab22 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">This work is\u00a0critical \u2014 will you help us sustain it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sponsored by: Never miss San Antonio Report&#8217;s biggest stories. 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