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By Pam LeBlanc | Friday, May 13, 2011, 01:23 PM

Tons of fun stuff on tap this weekend and next. Here’s your lineup:

Yellow Bike Project Birthday Party — Yellow Bike Project celebrates its 14th birthday with a party from 4 p.m. until midnight Saturday, May 14 at 1216 Webberville Road. Activities include bike polo matches, contra-dancing lessons, mechanical critters from the Austin Bike Zoo, plus live music, Real Ale and tasty eats. Children’s bikes will be given away to the first 50 children. A one-of-a-kind cargo bike will be raffled off. Raffle tickets are $10 each. For more information go here.

Yoga to benefit Japan — Castle Hill Yoga, 1002 W. 12th Street, will offer a donation-based yoga class benefitting the Red Cross Japan Relief Fund. at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Suggested donation is $15 per student. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross Japan Relief Fund.

Girls on the Run 5K — The New Balance Girls on the Run 5K starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Walter E. Long Park, 6614 Blue Bluff Road. Registration is $26 here. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Austin, an afterschool program that uses the power of running to help prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive choices and healthy living.

Armadillo Hill Country Classic — Riders can choose from a 14, 28, 42, 50, 61, 78 or 105-mile route at the 17th annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic ride on Saturday, May 14. The fully supported bike ride begins at Liberty Hill High School. For more information go here.

Run to the Sun — Teams of eight will run from Austin to Enchanted Rock May 14-15 during the Run to the Sun Relay. The run starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 atop Mount Bonnell and finishes at sunrise on Sunday, May 15 at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with breakfast and music by the Gospel Stars. Proceeds benefit the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation. For more information go here.

Warrior Wromp — The Texas Ski Ranch will host a 2.5-mile and 1.25-mile obstacle race at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project. For more information go here.

Ranger Triathlon — The Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S. Congress Ave., will host the fourth annual Annual Ranger Triathlon for Kids and Adults at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 15. For more information go here.

PFIVE55 Series — The PFIVE55 series features a 500-meter lake swim and 5K run at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Pflugerville on the 5th of every month through October. Cost is $25 per event. Giveaways at every race include wetsuits, running shoes, and other great merchandise. Free swim and run workouts are provided by EMERGE Multisport for all registered participants throughout the series. To register or to get more information, go here, email info@pfive55series.com or call 512-687-3442.

Fight For Air Climb — The Austin Lung Association sponsors the Fight for Air Climb up the 31 floors of the Frost Tower starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Climbers will start in 15 to 30 second intervals as they climb the stairs of the tower. There will be water stations, medical volunteers and security on designated stairwells. For more information go here.

Austin Oyster —The fifth annual Austin Oyster starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 15 at GSD&M, 828 W. 6th Street. The race, billed as the “Ultimate Urban Adventure Race,” combines athleticism and strategy. Teams run, bike, paddle and climb as they race 20 to 30 miles around the city, answering clues and completing tasks. An after party follows. For more information go here.

ACTIVE Life Festival — The annual ACTIVE Life Festival is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the AISD Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road. The family festival, features a variety of interactive games and activities, rock climbing, soccer, health assessments, dental screenings, healthy cooking demos, an inflatable obstacle course and more.

Columbia Muddy Buddy — Columbia Muddy Buddy Austin returns to Flat Creek Crossing Ranch with two days of races on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15. Teams of two will run and bike 6 or 7 miles thruogh a rugged course with five free-standing obstacles. The event’s signature finale involves both teammates crawling through a 50-foot-long mud pit before crossing the finish line together. For more information go here.

Real Ale Ride — Riders can choose from 15, 30, 50, 65 and 80-mile routes at the fourth annual Real Ale Ride, part of the Bicycle Sport Shop’s Signature Cycling Series on Saturday, May 21. The ride, which rolls through the hills of the scenic Texas Hill Country, will begin and end at the Real Ale Brewery for a spirited celebration of local beer, music and barbecue. Registration is $60 here.

Youth Triathlon — The Jewish Community Center of Austin will host the sixth annual i tri Youth Triathlon at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22 at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane. The event is open to kids ages 7 to 15 years, who will race individually or as part of a three-person relay team. Registration is $45 per individual and $75 per team. For more information and to sign up, visit www.shalomaustin.org/triathlon.

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By Cassidy

May 16, 2011 8:40 AM | Link to this

Good Morning Pam! This weekend my buddy and I were up around Pedernales Falls State Park and we got MUDDY! We also finished in 10th place in the 55-65 division. (That’s combined aged) Our 10th place finish was extra special because this was our first Muddy Buddy and only our second race a piece. The Muddy Buddy is by far a well polished event that is fun for all ages. I would like to give a special thanks to all the USAF volunteers. Have a great start to your week Pam and to all the Pam Minions (including myself!).