This is the only official 10k I've done, so I don't have a basis for comparison. I live in Austin,…read moretrain on hills, so this wasn't bad for me (neither is the Turkey Trot or the Austin Half). So, train for hills. Great atmosphere and lots of energy.

For 45 years the Statemans 10k has been run with the exception of the last 3 years from what I…read moreheard over the PA system. It's Texas's largest 10k and the nations' sixth largest. Driving to the event, parking is easily accessible due in part of the starting location on the south side of the river. After parking one walks (or run for the crazies who like to run BEFORE THE RUN) up to the starting line, looking down the barrel of the state capital with the capital building directly in front of you. It's actually very inspiring to say the least. I was out of the state for a bit so my training was laxed to the point I almost didn't want to run but sleep. However, I have a phrase that keeps me motivated, "excuses only affect my goals, negating my efforts." This event and the 17k or 21k participants, depending on which report one is to believe, looked like a sherbet pushup with all the orange run tshirts that was this years' theme. I would say they're ugly until you are inundated in a flood of orange then it became a source of pride and unity. What I really enjoyed about the run is not only do you have those serious runners who set course and personal records but those in costumes, moms pushing kids in strollers, all ages, ethnicities, sizes, and even Darth Vader was running, which I wondered if he would get hot then I remembered he seems to like heat... (ok nerd jokes are done). Anyways it's a beautiful site to behold with that many people come together for a good cause and to get exercise in an overcast 60 degree morning with an ever intensifying medium wind setting in. I ran the Austin 1/2 marathon and this course is almost the exact reverse of the course! I found this very amusing but it also meant I remembered a lot of the course, which is good and bad b/c of those darn hills! Another cool aspect of the race is every mile had bathrooms and water stations! Dear God thank you Texas for nailing this and thx to all the volunteers, police, etc for helping. There's a sort of confidence when knowing water is always available. Also, there were lots of bands, DJs, and community support cheering everyone on littered all throughout the course. As someone who's only been here for 9 months, this says something about Texans, they support each other! On a more depressing note, as I got ready to cross the STARTING line on S Congress Ave, the announcers pointed our attention to the leader which was on the adjacent S 1st street bridge, close to finishing. The winner in 6 miles beat me by almost 45 minutes! After finishing the race with a LOT of cheering, you're welcomed with a scenic view that can fully be appreciated by those who completed a difficult task. A participation medal is given out, the only participation medal that I endorse but in my 5 Texas races I've run so far, it's the smallest. In fact, I've noticed all my Texas running medals are dinky. I suppose everything in Texas isn't bigger? I'm being petty but come on... they can do better. I did notice they weren't passing out food, only water and I sure could have used a boost. That said there's tons of food and beverage tents so one could stand in line if that's your thing. My final note is some directions could have been nice. I walked the wrong way to get to my car only to be cut off by a racing barrier. I was in no rush so water under the proverbial Congress Avenue Bridge I suppose. All in all I enjoyed the community, the race and view during the race, the pride and everything that went into making this Sunday a day and run to remember. If you're wanting to try a race but aren't a runner, I encourage trying the 10k just to get the experience. Of course, some level of fitness is needed, but that is a good thing. I applaud all those who were involved. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

It was really fun and it has the best chicken tenders ever and you don't need to slow down on slow…read moredown areas just drift

I had fun here, but it was dreadfully hot, and I am usually pretty good at withstanding heat. I…read moreasked if the AC was broken thinking that maybe it had just broken down that day. Turns out that it has been broken for THREE YEARS. These races are pretty pricey, and they make you pay for an annual membership as well, so it's kind of crazy that they don't have a working AC in Texas. I asked if there were fans, and they literally have one fan. We waited an hour for a ten minute race. It was fun, and I can really see the appeal for teenage boys to flock here, which was the major demographic I saw. One of the employees was really rude when I didn't have my feet in the right place while he was doing the safety check. He could've just told me what to do politely, but he was so disrespectful for no reason. My car wasn't even turned on yet.

This is an experience you have to do. Instructors are awesome. Whole experience was first classread more

What an awesome experience!!! We drove down from Dallas to take my 16 year old son to do a one day…read morecourse and it was one of the most exciting days ever. They have a really neat program to teach drivers the techniques for rally driving and it works. Wes and Scott were super and really focused on safety and having fun. Their program is focused on showing you what needs to be done, doing the skills, taking a break to let is soak in, and then doing it again. It's very well structured and by the end of the day they were doing the slalom course with a lot of confidence. As for the team, I didn't meet anyone at Rally Ready that wasn't outgoing, personable, and just plain nice. They love rallying, but are genuinely good people. It's not about pulling people in to stack the house, but about teaching a subject which they are passionate about. Thank you Wes, Scott, Dave and the whole team at Rally Ready for making my son's experience the best ever.

I did this as the 3M but it's now the Austin international. This race may be "only" a half marathon…read morebut it is incredible! The course is fast, the swag is better than for the official Austin half, and lots of fantastic energy. I don't like that they charge you for the shuttle that you have to pre-arrange in advance. It was free the first few years I did it. If the half marathon is your jam, this is the one to do.

I have run the 3M Half Marathon three times. I might do it again. The only reason I would not is in…read moreorder to try other venues. I recommend this event, and I enjoyed it even after I tore my calf (and continued). It is, as advertised, downhill the whole way -- although there are a couple of very gentle rises, relative to the San Francisco Bay Area where I log most of my miles, they are nothing. At the end, you cut through the university campus, and that is a nice moment, since the environment changes and you can sense you are just about done. The main distinction of this sizable race is the format, point to point. I have finished more than 200 races of this distance. I'd estimate point to point, versus out and back or loop, constitutes much less than ten percent of the courses. That makes sense. You have a logistical issue, either for the organizers or the individuals, of making your way to the start line unless someone picks you up at the finish line. They operate charter buses for a fee. It is efficient. Mine had a passenger who suffered a medical incident. The driver was professional. After we pulled over into a parking lot, an EMT crew arrived. The total delay was less than fifteen minutes, which you can hardly begrudge. I was in my hotel room and cleaned up before my reliably slow friend had even finished. (They have many hotels within an easy walk of the corrals.) The other worthwhile feature is the swag bag. The title sponsor offers post-it notes and all sorts of products from their line, office supplies and cleaning tools. It is more stuff than any other race I've seen. One year they had a pair of scissors, which was too difficult to pack (I gave it to my friend). Overall, the folks who are in charge are competent. They have porta potties in ample number and aid stations. Austin is a fun city for a weekend. I'd bet I return; just not until I try some of the other destinations on my list.

Visited COTA Karting in Austin -- a fun spot for high-speed go-kart racing…read more Great for both casual visitors looking for a thrill and competitive racers wanting to push their limits. Definitely a must-try for adrenaline seekers in the Austin area. Safety video is ~2 minutes and the race comes with a helmet rental (but you can bring your own). It is rather pricey for one 10-minute race. The cars are gas and it MATTERS how heavy you are. You will be on track with experienced and inexperienced drivers.

It was overall a fun experience! 10 minutes is a good amount of time especially if you have little…read moreto no experience with karting. Although finished last, I had a blast! There's also mini golf with 2 different courses available for additional price. The gift shop has plenty of options but almost no price tags. Took a star off for two reasons: 1. Still overpriced for the amount of time you get on track. The novelty of the location is great, but price to value ratio is still not quite there. 2. An employee, for some reason, seemed to take an offense that I asked for a green helmet instead of the one she picked out. I was going to grab a green one anyway after we'd finish watching the intro video, because another staff member told us to pick our helmets. God forbid a girl wants to wear her favorite color lol

This review may be a bit biased since I know the person that puts on this race. Frank Lividauis,…read morethe organizer, has made a huge impact on me as a runner. Frankenthon is held the week before Halloween weekend at Brushy Creek Lake Park. What makes this marathon a five star for me? 1- Everyone is very supportive and friendly. You really feel like you are part on a small community. In fact, the volunteers are part of the Lividauis clan or runners themselves. 2- the race is well-organized and clearly marked. 3- great swag, including a long sleeve tech shirt and socks from The Sock Guy and a monster finisher's metal. 4- I like the variety along the trail, some hills, pavement and gravel. It's also a Boston qualifier if you are interested. 5-lots of post race food. You get to indulge in donuts and pizza. The proceeds from the marathon get donated to the local libraries. When you run this race, not only are you doing you body good; you are giving back to your community.

Super fun old school drag strip! Bring cash though! And wear comfy shoes. You can get as close as…read moreyou want to the cars and anyone can be in the pit! Can't wait to go back!

We dry camped overnight at Little River Dragway on June 6th in order to attend a private event on…read morethe grounds the following morning that was hosted at the venue the following day. The June 6th drag race was a bonus to this stay as we hadn't been aware that the strip had reopened for their regular season. As I've never attended races in person, it was definitely an exciting night. This venue does not take credit/debit cards, so remember to carry cash for concessions if you would like to purchase refreshments from the onsite vendors. Hearing protection is very important if you are on site for the races or time trials before hand as some of these engines are insanely loud. Keep in mind that the stands are not shaded and you will want sun screen. We look forward to attending the regular races again later in the season and hope to attend another event in order to enjoy the quarter mile strip in our our rally car or on our motorcycle.

One of my favorite places on Earth. I love dirt track racing and this place has been in my family…read more(Bagby) since before I was born. Im lucky to have a home dirt track. The owners/promoters that took over these past few years have made lots of changes, for the better. The facility keeps getting upgrades and its nicer than ever before, without going over the heads of locals. And Im stoked with all the variety of outside touring series they have coming in as well. Im lucky to have this place so close to home!

Best track around for miles!!! They keep the races going like clock-work to keep the drivers and…read morefans happy. Other tracks around could take a note or two from HOTSpeedway.

I used to enjoy watching several different friends race here until this weekend when a fight broke…read moreout. None of my friends were involved, but they did try and break it up, for which they have subsequently been banned from racing in Paige.They never even threw a punch! The track promoter did throw a punch however, but she'll never talk about that. Mary Ann & her officials antagonized the fight and it is Mary Anns husband(the race director) that allowed this belligerence to even enter the track. She has ran more than one track into the ground throughout the years,& this one is next

CLEAN MEN'S ROOM with polished fixtures -- something almost unheard of for dirt short tracks!…read more Track surface preparation is excellent. Officials are strict regards rough driving, respectful to racers and supportive of rookie drivers. I speak as a racer but the track is good to racers and fans alike.