Austin Weekend Fitness: Your Guide to 12+ Events (Mar 14-15)
This weekend in Austin, March 14-15, offers diverse fitness events. Saturday kicks off with the St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run at Richard Moya Park and the free FEARLESS RUN CLUB ATX. Sunday brings the free Taco Run for South Austin runners and Body Art Run Club's THE LUCKY LOOP. Sweatpals lists over a dozen options to get active and connect.
TL;DR
- •Three different themed runs (Always Hope, Sloth, St. Paddy's) await at Richard Moya Park on Saturday morning.
- •Score a free workout with FEARLESS RUN CLUB ATX, the Sunday Taco Run, or Coffee & Connection Walk.
- •Unique women-focused events include 'Walks & Deep Talks' and the 'Hot Girl Ruck' for grit and grace.
- •Early birds can hit the trails by 7 AM Sunday with the backyard 5k near South Lamar Boulevard.
- •Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with festive events like THE LUCKY LOOP or Shamrock Shuffle 5K.
📅This Weekend
Saturday, Mar 14

The Best Races
Hosted by Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
#### 🐣 **Get ready to lace up your sneakers and chase some fun!** #### **Join us for the Always Hope Easter Run - a family-friendly, fun, and make memories that’ll last longer than chocolate eggs!** ##### **Overview:**
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! ##### There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 
 ##### **Timing:** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **What You Get (Swag Bag):** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!** ##### **- Digital Training Pack** ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. ##### **Packet Pickup:** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **When will I get my Swag?** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **Race Updates:** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **Do you accept last minute registrations?** (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! ##### 
**Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: **[**info@thebestraces.com**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**)**
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **Are there any other Questions we missed?**
[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **Virtual Run Option:**
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal! ##### **Race Bundle:** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount! #### **Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**
[**https://www.thebestraces.com/events**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) ##### #### **Team Glo Volunteers:** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) ##### #### **Be part of the Journey!** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

FearlessRunClub
FreeHosted by FEARLESS RUN CLUB ATX
🔥 FEARLESS RUN CLUB ATX | 02/28 🔥 📍 200 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX ⏰ 7:30 AM 👟 2-mile run or a 1-mile walk option ⚡️ [@c4energy](https://www.instagram.com/c4energy/) on site 💧 [@liquidiv](https://www.instagram.com/liquidiv/) provided Slow. Beginner-friendly. All paces welcome. No pressure. No judgment. Just community. 🤝🏼 Comment & tag who you’re pulling up with 🔥 RSVP on [@sweatpalsapp](https://www.instagram.com/sweatpalsapp/) so we can get a headcount

The Best Races
Hosted by Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
#### **🦥🏃♂️ The Sloth Run – Slow Is the New Fast! 🏃♀️🦥** #### Sloths will get there! #### Tired of high-speed races and intense competition? Us too.
Welcome to the Sloth Run, where the pace is slow, the vibes are chill, and everyone's a winner (eventually). ##### **Overview:**
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! ##### There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 
 ##### **Timing:** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **What You Get (Swag Bag):** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!** ##### **- Digital Training Pack** ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. ##### **Packet Pickup:** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **When will I get my Swag?** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **Race Updates:** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **Do you accept last minute registrations?** (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! ##### 
**Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: **[**info@thebestraces.com**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**)**
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **Are there any other Questions we missed?**
[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **Virtual Run Option:**
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal! ##### **Race Bundle:** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount! #### **Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**
[**https://www.thebestraces.com/events**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) ##### #### **Team Glo Volunteers:** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) ##### #### **Be part of the Journey!** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

The Best Races
Hosted by St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
#### 🍀 **St. Paddy's Day Run: Luck, Laughs, and Laces! 🍀**
**Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun and festive run that’s as much about the spirit of the holiday as it is about the finish line! Whether you're running, walking, or just along for the ride, this 5K/10K/13.1 is the perfect way to enjoy the day with friends, family, and fellow revelers.**
**Dress up in your favorite green gear—shamrocks, leprechaun hats, and everything in between—and join us for a race full of fun and good cheer!** ##### **Overview:**
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! ##### There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 
 ##### **Timing:** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **What You Get (Swag Bag):** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!** ##### **- Digital Training Pack** ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. ##### **Packet Pickup:** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **When will I get my Swag?** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **Race Updates:** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **Do you accept last minute registrations?** (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! ##### 
**Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: **[**info@thebestraces.com**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**)**
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **Are there any other Questions we missed?**
[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **Virtual Run Option:**
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal! ##### **Race Bundle:** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount! #### **Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**
[**https://www.thebestraces.com/events**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) ##### #### **Team Glo Volunteers:** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) ##### #### **Be part of the Journey!** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

YTX Austin
Hosted by STRIDE + STRETCH
Start your Saturday strong with our NEW YTX Run Club on Saturday, March 14th at 8:45 AM—led by Leah Peterson and Madison Duncan. All levels are welcome! We’ll begin with a 30-minute group trail run from the studio, focused on movement, breath, and community. After our run, we’ll return to the studio for a specialized yoga class at Indeed Park, created with runners in mind! Class will featuring core work, a vinyasa flow to build strength and increase mobility, with a deep cool-down stretch to leave you feeling refreshed and grounded. WHAT TO BRING: Sneakers Yoga mat Water Towel Change of clothes (if desired) …and your crew—let’s run, flow, and grow together. Optional post flow hang! Grab your favorite bowl or smoothie at JuicedUp and hit the cold plunge. (Additional purchase required & not mandatory - your presence alone is perfect)

Aligned and Empowered Events (Women Only)
FreeHosted by Walks & Deep Talks - SXSW
Skip the small talk to make real friends while getting your steps in! We will escape the chaos of downtown during SXSW and check out the Peacocks at Mayfield park, then head up for an iconic, moderate hike to Mt Bonnel. Expect prompts to get to know other women in the community + talk about what we want for ourselves and our lives. Like networking but with friends instead of instagram followers. Make sure you sign up on Pie for up to date info: https://getpie.at/nUi9ozVx
Sunday, Mar 15

Alena
FreeHosted by backyard 5k
backyard 5k - follow FundRunRepeat on IG for more announcements

Rise and Run South Austin
FreeHosted by Taco Run 🌮
Let’s TACO ‘bout it! Sunday, March 15 Time: 7:30AM Location: VERACRUZ ALL NATURAL (Leona Botanical Cafe) 6405 Brodie Ln Sunset Valley, TX 78745 (10% Off on your tacos) Distance: 3-5 miles (turn around when you hit half the distance you need) ROUTE: TBA We’ll kick things off together at a relaxed pace, with most runners between 8:00–14:30. Walkers are always welcome! If you bring your pup, please keep them on a leash and very close to you at all times. Please help us make sure no one gets left behind. All group runs and other info (waiver) are found at our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RiseandRunATX

Body Art Run Club
Hosted by THE LUCKY LOOP 🍀
**MILE OF MISCHIEF 🍀** 🎟️ TICKET INCLUDES: 🥇 MEDAL 🍺 FREE GREEN BEER 🔥 SPI BELT (First 75) 🎩 ACTIVATIONS: 🍀 Flash tattoo by Kiwi Tatties 🍀 green cold plunges 🍀 Professional Bag pipe performance 🔊 Diego The Fuego DJing inside 🎁 Chance to win tickets to Runningman Festival Limited spots — sign up today!

Body Art Run Club
Hosted by SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K
**MILES OF MISCHIEF 🍀** Join in on the shenanigans with a Sunday morning 5k where the finish line guides you to the ultimate EMERALD POOL PARTY!  Entry includes: signature t shirt, finisher medal & of course, GREEN BEER! 🍻  Limited spots — sign up today! 

The Unbuzzed Club
Hosted by Coffee & Connection Walk
Join The Unbuzzed Club for a relaxed morning of connection, conversation, and movement.  This is our most popular event — a low-pressure way to meet new people and start your weekend off right. **Agenda:**  • 9:30 AM – Meet at Noble Joe Coffee Co. and grab your coffee  • 10:00 AM – Begin our 3.5-mile walk along Lady Bird Lake to the new Wishbone Bridge  • 11 AM – End back at Noble Joe Coffee Co. ☕ **Coffee & Food** Coffee and food are available for purchase at Noble Joe Coffee Co. **If you’d like to grab something before we start, please plan to arrive early — the line can get long!** We’ll be leaving for our walk promptly at **10:30 AM**, and we don’t want you to miss us. 🚗 **Parking Options** * **Free garage:** ALMI South Shore * **Free street parking:** S. Lakeshore Blvd * **Shopping center:** 1920 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741 (about a 5-minute walk to Noble Joe’s) 📍 **Directions to Noble Joe’s:** [Click here for a quick video guide](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGoaSrLpbDu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

TRUE CREW
FreeHosted by Hot Girl Ruck – A Women’s Event to Build Grit, Grace & Community
Join us for **Hot Girl Ruck**, a monthly meetup where women come together to build real-world strength, resilience, and connection through purposeful movement and meaningful conversation. Each ruck is a chance to walk, talk, and grow alongside like-minded women who are focused on positive mindset, personal growth, and community. We cover topics ranging from challenges and opportunities to habits and goals—whatever’s real and relevant that day. No ego, no comparison—just women walking strong, cheering each other on, and getting better together. If you’re ready to elevate your fitness, cultivate grace under load, and find a crew that has your back, this is your space. All levels welcome. We’ll gather at Houndstooth Coffee and head out for our ruck—weather permitting. The walk sets the tone, helping us shift out of the week’s noise and into embodied presence. **Where:** 2823 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78702 **Who:** Women looking to build grit, grace, and community **What to bring:** Comfortable shoes, water, a backpack/ruck (add weight if you’d like—books or dumbbells work) **Show up. Strap up. Ruck together.**
Why Join Run Clubs in Austin?
- ✓ Enjoy perfect March weather, ideal for outdoor activities before the summer heat arrives in Austin.
- ✓ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with fun, themed events like "THE LUCKY LOOP" or the "Shamrock Shuffle 5K."
- ✓ Access multiple free community options, including FEARLESS RUN CLUB ATX and the popular Sunday Taco Run.
- ✓ Choose from a wide variety of activities, from competitive 5K races to social walks and unique rucking events.