IBM UPTOWN
CLASSIC
The IBM Uptown Classic, taking place on Oct. 3, offers
a unique challenge to its runners this year. The race
committee is offering a cash bonus of $1,000 to the first
man and woman who break the Austin City 10K record. The
record for men is set at 29:11 and the time to beat for
women is 33:43. In addition, this year’s 5K is an
un-timed fun run/walk and the kids’ half mile is
also a fun run. All kids will receive a medal at the finish
line.For more information about this year’s event,
call 823-0026 or visit www.runtex.com/events/races/ibm.
MUDDY BUDDY
RACE & RUN SERIES
Also taking place on Sunday, Oct. 3, is the Muddy Buddy
Race & Run, a unique trail running and mountain biking
adventure race near Johnson City. It begins at Flat Creek
Crossing Ranch on County Road 201 at Ulrich and features
a six- to seven-mile course with a variety of obstacles,
including a mud pit to wade across to the finish line.
Head out at 8:30 a.m., grab a buddy and get ready to get
dirty! For more information, call (818) 707-8867 or visit
www.muddybuddy.com.
PERVASIVE
POWER CHARGE
Compete or enjoy walking the scenic and challenging course
loops through the streets of Northwest Austin during the
Pervasive Power Charge. Held on Sunday, Oct. 24, this
race is the third one held in the Distance Challenge,
including a timed 10-mile run and 1-mile fun run, with
walkers welcome to either event. Awards will be given
to the top five runners in every age category and prize
drawings will be held as well. The proceeds of the event
will benefit the Girl Scouts Lone Star Council, promoting
health and fitness for future leaders. The race from 7:30
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starts at Pervasive Software Headquarters,
located at 12365 Riata Trace Parkway. For more information,
call 231-6058 or visit www.pervasive.com/powercharge.
CREDIT UNION
TEXAS TWISTER 10K RUN
Deck out in your favorite Halloween costume on Oct. 30
for the first Texas Twister 10K, benefiting the Children’s
Miracle Network and children’s hospitals across
the nation. Although costumes are optional, why not get
in the Halloween spirit? The 10K run/walk starts and finishes
at Waterloo Park. The start time is 8 a.m. with the kids’
fun run beginning immediately thereafter. For more information,
call Jackie Anselmo at (210) 945-3300 or visit http://www.cutxtwister.org.
