San Antonio’s inaugural marathon is now just days away. Across the weekend are three races: a 5K, a half-marathon and a full marathon. In total, 18,000 people are expected to run.

With just more than a week to go until the inaugural San Antonio Marathon weekend, many runners in the San Antonio area are counting down the days.

Jenny Carnes, the president and CEO of San Antonio Sports, is gearing up for a significant event next month as she helps lead the effort to host the NCAA Men’s Final Four at the Alamodome.

After serving the running community for 16 years, the Rock n’ Roll Running Series announced its departure from San Antonio, as this year’s December event will be their last “run.”

The Department of Defense Warrior Games will be held in San Antonio in 2026 and 2028.

Spurs fans will be tuned in for a historic weekend as three members of the organization are about to go to the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.

March Madness is back in San Antonio and along with it a sense of normalcy.

SAN ANTONIO – The 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is headed to the Alamo City in just over a week. Jenny Carnes, with nonprofit organization San Antonio Sports, joined Leading SA on Sunday to break down the game plan. AdIn 2018, the men’s tournament was also held in San Antonio, however, during the current health crisis, the event itself will look a lot different. “We will not have the same events that we are used to in San Antonio,” Carnes said. Carnes said she is hoping additional family members and other supporters of the teams head to San Antonio to help support local businesses in the area during the tournament.

SAN ANTONIO – The 2021 NCAA Women’s Tournament tips off across the San Antonio region on March 21 and there is a campaign underway for volunteers to help make the tournament a success. The San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC) has launched a volunteer registration campaign for people interested in helping out during the tournament. RELATED: San Antonio region to host 2021 NCAA Women’s basketball tournament; Here’s everything to knowThey will receive a 2021 NCAA Final Four polo shirt, windbreaker, hat and mask, and the experience of working on one of the top sporting events in the country. A total of 64 teams will be in San Antonio and 63 games will be played overall. That percentage can change based on COVID conditions in the San Antonio community.

SAN ANTONIO – The entire NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held in the greater San Antonio area this year, and in order to properly staff the event, San Antonio Sports Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jenny Carnes says that they need nearly 1,500 volunteers, 3,000 volunteer shifts. If you would like to volunteer your services, please visit wffsantonio.com/volunteer.

SAN ANTONIO Editors note: This story was published through a partnership between the San Antonio Business Journal and KSAT. Covid-19's uncertain course today threatens more irreparable damage to San Antonio's visitor industry next year with a high-profile sporting event in jeopardy. The Alamo City is scheduled to host the 2021 NCAA womens Final Four in April. We are hoping for the best a normal Womens Final Four. Read more on this story at the San Antonio Business Journal.