Running/Walking

Information on Run/Walk Events: 472-3254

Trails:

Shoal Creek Boulevard

The mostly shaded course runs between 38th Street and Anderson Lane. Approximately 8 miles. 

 

Far West Run

A hilly 3 mile run loop travels Far West Blvd., Hart Lane, Spicewood Springs Road and Mesa Drive

 

West Austin Loop

From Lake Austin Blvd., head west and take a left on Rockmore Drive, then a left on Kennelwood to Scenic. Take a left on Pecos, then a right on 35th Street. Proceed over MoPac and take a right onto Lamar. Turn right on Sixth Street. This run is a little under 9 miles. 

 

Hyde Park/Campus Run

The run travels Red River, 45th, Guadalupe and 26th streets. The run is mostly flat and covers approximately 4.2 miles.

 

Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Offers 3 mile, 4 mile, and 12 mile loops.  Mile markers are located every quarter mile.   http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/trails.htm

 

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Runng Group Sites:

 

http://www.runtex.com (running, walking, triathletes)

http://www.austintri.com (running, cycling, swimming)

http://www.austinrunners.org/home.html (running and walking)

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Running Around Town:

 

Austin Runners' Club (ARC)

    Monday @ 6:30 pm, Murchison Middle School.  Group run with various paces, distance is between 4-5 miles.

    http://www.austinrunners.org/

 

 

    When: Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Murchison Middle School
    What: Group run with various paces, distance is between 4-5 miles.
    Group Leader: Kami Kanani
    kami@austinrunners.org

 

    When: Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Stretching Rock - On the Town Lake Trail on the north side of the lake, just below Mopac.
    What: Scenic Loop, approximately 7 miles with opportunities to do only 3 miles or 5 miles.
 

 Austin Triathletes Pre-Meeting Run

    Monday evening before monthly Austin Triathlete meeting. 

    Meet at Barton Springs Pool at 6 pm for an all abilities run.  Check the Austin Triathletes forum for more details. 

 

RunTex Weekday Workouts

    M-Th 5:45 pm from the various Run-Tex stores

    www.RunTex.com

 

Sierra Club Running/Walking Group

    Meetings are held every Sunday at 8am.  Beginning at the steps of Austin High School Tennis Courts. 

    One hour of exercise is followed by a breakfast/social hour at a nearby restaurant. 

    For more information contact Merle Miller at 445-6223.

 

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Tracks Around Town:

 

Austin High School - 1 mile loop

1715 W Cesar Chavez Street

 

Camp Mabry - 1 mile loop

2200 W. 35th Street

 

O. Henry Middle School - 1 mile loop

2610 W 10th Street

 

St. Edwards University - 1 mile loop

3001 S. Congress Avenue