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Your weekend fitness events!
Upcoming fitness events include:
- Armadillo Hill Country Classic: The Austin Cycling Association hosts the Armadillo Hill Country Classic bike ride starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 8 at Liberty Hill High School, 13125 West Texas Highway 29. Proceeds benefit cycling safety education and provide free helmets for children. Distances range from 14 to 105 miles. Cost is $35 for ACA members and $45 for non-members. To register go here.
- Hot to Trot 5K: The 27th annual Hot to Trot 5K and Kid K takes place Saturday, May 8, at the Chuy’s Arbor Trails, 4301 W. William Cannon Dr. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Texas. The Kids K starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8:15 a.m. For more information go here.
- Mothers Fish Too!: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hosts a special Learn-to-Fish event celebrating women in the outdoors. Geared for the beginning angler ages 5 and up. Equipment and bait provided or bring your own. Prize drawings. No license necessary. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 8. For more information call (512) 243-1643.
- Rookie Triathlon: This 300-mile swim, 11-mile bike and 2-mile run, part of the Texas Tri Series, starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 9 at Texas Ski Ranch, 6700 I-35 North in New Braunfels. Registration is full. For more information go here.
- Fight for Air Climb: The American Lung Association hosts a competitive stair climb from 8 until noon Saturday, May 15 at the Frost Bank Tower. Participants will climb 31 flights of stairs — 672 steps — on their way to a celebration at the top. Participants can compete as individuals or teams. Climbers will be released in 6-10 second intervals. Through team sponsorships and donations, Fight for Air Climb participants will support the American Lung Association’s fight against lung disease. For more information or to register go here or call the American Lung Association at 512-467-6753.
- The Austin Runner’s Club 2010 Daisy 5K and Kids K: This 33-year Austin tradition starts at 8 a.m. Sunday May 16 at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas. Register here.
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