Ready, Set, Race!
Just because this year’s Freescale marathon has come and gone doesn’t mean the running season is over. In fact, this weekend is packed with races for runners of all levels of masochism skill.
The 5th Annual Bagelfest 5K starts at 8 a.m. this Sunday and promises to be a great run, albeit a veritable nightmare for Atkins dieters. This race is known for its abundant spread of bagels available to all runners, as well as a fun race T-shirt and lots of door prizes. Brace yourself for a few hills on the course, but just remember – what goes up must come down.
And, speaking of hills, this Sunday is also the 3rd Annual Rio Grande King of Jester Competition – a unique race, the object of which is to haul your sorry ass up the wickedest hill in Austin any which way you can. Try the 1 miler or the 5K and feel free to run, bike, or crawl. Just do it! And bring Fido along to be your cheerleader since they’ll watch your pet for free while you’re busy battling the behemoth that is Jester.
Looking for flatter roads and want to add a few more miles? Then check out Johnny Carino’s 10K in Cedar Park, also on Sunday.
Funds raised from all these races go to benefit good causes. That's why we recommend that this Sunday, instead of going to church, you trade your communion wafer for a Power Bar and just pray you can make it up Jester without hurling. But, then again, we’re heathens. Good luck all you masochists racers!
