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Weekend fitness events
From the Bun Run to the Cap2K, we’ve got a lot on tap in Austin this weekend. Here’s your weekend fitness lineup:
- Shiner GHASP: The Great Houston, Austin to Shiner Pedal departs Met Center 10, 7551 Metro Center Dr., at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 1. The 100-mile supported ride finishes at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, where riders get free food and cold Shiner beer. Tours of the brewery will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Day-of registration is $50. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information go here. /
- Longhorn Run: Choose from 10K and 2-mile races starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in front of the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave. Both routes go through the University of Texas campus and finish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Proceeds benefit the Excellence Fund. For more information go here or call the Student Government office at 512-232-2948.
- Healthy Kids Day: The TownLake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street, will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 1. The fair promotes healthy lifestyles. Participants can play together while learning ways to prolong wellness and healthy living. For more information call (512) 542-9622.
- Schlotzsky’s Bun Run: The city’s longest-running 5K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2 at South First Street near Auditorium Shores. Proceeds benefit the Austin Young Men’s Business League’s Sunshine Camps for at-risk and disadvantaged youth. A pre-race expo and the Lil’ Bun Run 1K take place Saturday at Auditorium Shores. To register or for more information go here.
- Cap2K: The Money Box Cap 2k Open Water Race and Pledge starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2 at Red Bud Isle in Lady Bird Lake. The 2,000-meter swimming race ends at the Texas Rowing Center dock. For more information, go here or call 512-327-2260.
- Red Licorice Open Water Swim: The Sub17 Series kicks off May 2 with the Red Licorice Open Water Swim at West Lake Beach. Swim distances are 800 meters, 1.2 miles or 2.4 miles. To register go here. The series is a staged iron distance race - 140.6 miles spread across three separate events — and five months.
- World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend: Pull out your gear for a two-day celebration of all things disc golf. Activities from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at course designer John Houck’s Circle R Ranch in Wimberley and 10 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2 at the Polo Picnic area at Zilker Park. Entry fee is $10 or $25. For more information go here or call 512-426-7722.
- Bat-Stravaganza Fun Run: Scott & White Healthcare - Round Rock, 300 University Blvd., will host the Bat-Stravaganza Fun Run & Family Festival from 8:30 until noon Saturday, May 1. The Kids’ 1K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Hope Alliance. Post-run events include a concert by the Biscuit Brothers, a climbing wall, moonwalks, face painting and wellness and safety booths. To register go here.
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By Jeff
April 30, 2010 9:43 AM | Link to this
You forgot about the SHINER RIDE!
By Pam LeBlanc
April 30, 2010 10:27 AM | Link to this
Egad you are right, Jeff! Shiner GHASP kicks off at 7 a.m. Saturday too! It’s now on the list. Thanks for the heads up!