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.
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
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