The Little Runner

Coming Soon: A New, Enhanced Little Runner

The Little Runner returns Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, with an updated format designed to make travel between UT San Antonio's downtown locations easier and more convenient. Explore the details below.

The Little Runner makes it easy to travel between UT San Antonio’s downtown locations. With a convenient route and frequent pick-up times, The Little Runner helps you get to class, explore services and enjoy the downtown experience.

How It Works

The Little Runner operates as a circulator shuttle, continuously traveling along a designated route during service hours. Riders may board and exit at any official stop along the route, with an approximately 20-minute round-trip service cycle.

Features of the service include:

  • Accessible 14-passenger shuttle vehicles
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Real-time tracking in UT San Antonio’s shuttle app, The Runner GPS
  • Continuous circulation throughout operating hours

UT San Antonio students, faculty, staff and affiliates can ride The Little Runner. To ride, simply wait at an official stop, indicated by a "The Little Runner stops here" sign. When the next shuttle arrives, present your UT San Antonio identification to the driver and hop aboard.

The Little Runner Route

Map showing a visual representation of the route information shared above

The Little Runner stops at the following downtown locations:

  1. D1 Parking Lot
  2. San Pedro II
  3. UT San Antonio ITC (Flores St. and Houston St.)
  4. One Riverwalk Place
  5. Southwest Campus
  6. Return to D1 Parking Lot

Hours of Operation

  • Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Little Runner does not operate on weekends or university holidays. Hours are subject to change during university closures, breaks or special events.

Track The Little Runner

Riders can track The Little Runner in real time using UT San Antonio’s shuttle app, The Runner GPS, allowing users to view vehicle locations and better plan their trips. Download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Questions

For questions about The Little Runner, email Campus Services or call 210-458-7275.