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Weekend fitness events
Here it is, your weekend lineup of fitness events!
- Hill Country Ride for AIDS: More than 500 cyclists will ride to raise money for Central Texans living with HIV/AIDS at the 11th annual Hill Country Ride for AIDS starting at 7:30 a.m. April 24 at Krause Springs, west of Austin. For more information go here.
- New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K: A 5K race open to anyone, this run also serves as the “graduation race” for girls in grades three to five who have been enrolled in the 12-week Girls on the Run development program. Starts at 8 a.m. April 25 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Registration is $26 here.
- Art Rides: Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop leads an easy bike ride exploring public art downtown and on the UT campus. The last ride, UT Landmarks to Art City, starts at 8:30 a.m. April 24. RSVP required and online rental reservations at mellowjohnnys.com. All rides depart from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop 400 Nueces St. Helmets are required.
- Austin Ballroom Festival: The Texas Union Ballroom, 24th at Guadalupe streets, hosts the Austin Ballroom Festival April 24. Tango workshops featuring Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva are scheduled starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the evening event, which includes a mini-workshop, dancing, performances and live music by the Nash-Hernandez Orchestra. General admission is $15 in advance ($12 UT students; $18 at the door) and includes entrance to the afternoon workshops. Call (512) 23-CLASS to buy tickets. Sunday Waltz Workshops are scheduled for The Hills Fitness Center.
- Texas Road Rash: The City of Round Rock hosts the 7th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skate Marathon and Half Marathon on April 24-25 at Old Settlers Park and the Dell Diamond parking lot complex in Round Rock. Skaters compete in age groups and skill level categories for cheese grater trophies. Helmets and wrist guards mandatory; knee and elbow pads recommended. Inline skates and quads only. Register here.
- Cedar Park Kids Triathlon: This triathlon, part of the 1379 Kid & Family Triathlon Series, is for children ages 7 to 15 and their families. Registration for the USAT sanctioned event is closed. Races start at 8 a.m. at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. in Cedar Park. The swim starts on a water slide, the cycle route is around the park. For more information go here.
- Free Yoga in the Park: Free outdoor yoga classes at noon every Wednesday in April at Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. All ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Taught by registered yoga teachers from Yoga Yoga. For more information, contact Yoga Yoga at www.yogayoga.com or call (512) 380-9800.
- Happiness Is: Marathon Kids will screen the locally-produced movie “Happiness Is” April 27 at the Carver Library. ABC News political analyst Matthew Dowd, author and Marathon Kids mom Kristin Armstrong, and Latin Works Chief Creative Officer and President Sergio Alcocer will lead a discussion following the screening. Proceeds benefit Marathon Kids. For more information go here.
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