RACE FOR THE CURE
This year, more than 203,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and at least 13,000 of them will be in Texas. The Komen Foundation is working to reduce those numbers locally and globally as well as make a real difference in the lives of the women behind the statistics. One way to help is to participate in the fun run on Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. at Auditorium Shores. Up to 75 percent of the net income from the Komen Austin Race for the Cure and other fund-raising activities remain in the community to fund breast cancer education and screening programs in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. For more information about this year’s event, call 473.0900 or visit www.komenaustin.org.

TOUGHEST RACE IN TEXAS
Quick turns, narrow paths, steep limestone slopes (and the occasional scurrying armadillo) make The Toughest Race in Texas courses on Nov. 14 as challenging as they are beautiful. There are no congested city streets or exhaust fumes, as each course, consisting of a 10K, 5K and one mile, is completely contained within St. Stephen’s 400-acre property between Capital of Texas Highway and Lake Austin. This offers a classic Hill Country panorama with vast oak forests and cedar bluffs interspersed with native grass and cactus meadows. It’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable run. The trail run begins at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School at 8 a.m. For more information, call 328.5815 or visit www.active.com for event details.

MOTIVE BISON STAMPEDE
The 5th annual running of the Motive Bison Stampede half marathon and 5K Fun Run, will be held on Nov. 21. The event has 100 percent of its proceeds going directly to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Thanks to the participation of runners in past years, this race has been able to raise $350,000 for LLS. Join in continuing this annual Austin tradition of fun, fitness and philanthropy. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. at 12515 Research Blvd (Motive Headquarters). For more information, call 531.1120 or visit www.stampede.motive.com.

TURKEY TROT
The 14th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot will continue to offer fun events for the entire family, including a 5-mile run, a 1-mile walk, the Stepping Stone School Kid’s K and expanded activities for the kids, as well as live music. It’s a Thanksgiving day tradition for thousands, raising money for Caritas of Austin. It will be held at Waterloo Park (on the corner of Trinity and E. 15th Street), but be sure to register early! There is a 9:20 a.m. wheelchair start, 9:30 a.m. 5-mile run, 9:40 a.m. 1-mile walk and a 10:45 a.m. Kid’s K. For more information, call 684.7416 or visit www.thundercloud.com.