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!

This year will be my 4th Sunshine Run 10k and it has become an annual must for me because it's just…read morean all-around good time for a good cause. The weather is usually perfect in early May, the crowd is manageable, parking is a breeze, the finish-line festival is fun, and if you can run a halfway decent pace, you'll have a good chance at an age-group medal. Quite a few "serious" runners I know refuse to participate in our hallowed Cap10k (we just had the 41st edition of that one) because it is so overcrowded with non-runners who clog up the course and make it frustrating if not somewhat dangerous for those who are working to hit a time goal. That is not much of a problem with the Sunshine Run, as the number of participants is about a 10th of that in the Cap10k. Plus, the out-and-back course (Riverside - South 1st - Cesar Chavez - Veterans - Lake Austin - Exposition turnaround) is mostly flat except that little bitty hill by the fire station. On the way back to the common finish line, there can be a few annoying moments when you have to get around the walkers who are just now finishing their 5k, but there's plenty of space to maneuver. I kind of love the level of youth participation in the race. When you sign up, you have the option to make an extra donation to support fees so that a low-income child can run the race, and I see lots of school and recreational run clubs participating in the team challenges. Back at the finish festival, there are the usual fun things: music, free food & drinks, vendor swag, photo ops, etc. Oh, and lots of adorable dogs, because the race features a "fastest dog in Austin 5k" contest. I always just pay to park in the Long Center garage with no problem, but it would be easy enough to have someone drop-off at Riverside & Lamar or at Barton Springs & South 1st.

What a great race for a great cause. I found out about this race on the Austin Talk thread. Lucky…read morefind! The registration was only $25 for the 10k (6.2 miles) ....not sure how much the 5k was or the kids fun run. But anytime you find a cheap 10k you sign up for it! What really sets this race apart is that it is a race for a cause. Your entry fee goes towards summer camp tuition and fees for families that can't afford to pay. Awesome!! In addition to that, you can raise money and get swag...$50 raised gets you a T-shirt...hat...camel back thingy...more swag for how much you raise. The course begins on Auditorium Shores and stays flat except for the lil hill by Deep Eddy. It loops back around by the Cvs/Randals. The 5k makes the turn at Austin HS. I will definitely sign up for this race again! A super way to stay fit and give back.

Let's start with a short course ride followed by giving the finishers "official PRs". Serious BS…read more Next IM allows these times to qualify for Kona championships. Serious BS!!! In multiple years they have allowed drafting. Yes, allowed. No marshals. No acceptance of video on the tollway nor from bike mounted cameras. Seriously, no DQs. Seriously, PRs for short course finish. Seriously, suckers pay to do IM events when they could enter a Full Triathlon (IM distance) that provides proper distance courses, utilizes Marshalls to ensure safety and rules being followed for half the price!. And, then there are those that need the BRAND. And, many will do a half distance, walk a ton just to buy an IM tattoo even though they never went the IM distance!

Never in a million years could I have seen myself joining the triathlon world, the community, and…read moremaking friends with some of the best athletes in the game. My journey of becoming an Ironman started in late of 2014 when I was inspired by a friend who's sister became the champion of an Ironman race in Brazil. I thought it was the coolest thing that someone could do and I wanted to be apart of it. After completing multiple Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons and two Ironman 70.3 races, I made the decision to register for the big daddy, Ironman Texas North American Championship. 140.6 miles of pain, fun, and memories. Ironman is more than just a competition, it's a journey where you test your boundaries and mental state. Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles of bike, and 26.2 marathon run. All three disciplines must be completed in under 17 hours. There are dozens of Ironman races across the globe and it's pretty badass to be able to host the North American Championship in my city every year. Triathletes train all year round for this competition, some even longer to make it to the big 140.6! I loved Ironman Texas! The entire week of Ironman was very well organized and planned. The weather conditions in 2016 were brutal. The swim was great, sunny and water temperature in Lake Woodlands was perfect. Due to weather the bike course was severely castrated and let's just say that it sucked the entire way. 15 miles before entering Transition 2 I was caught in a thunderstorm. The rain was coming down so hard and it even started to hail. All of that together felt like razor blades coming at my face. The rain was falling so hard that you could hardly see the road ahead but I was determined to continue. I did not give up. The stories I have to tell about this race, I could go on for ever. 2016 was nicknamed 'Ironman Apocalypse', and you can google that years race and see the video footage for yourself, it was insane. My favorite part of every triathlon is the run, and it's mostly because that is where I get to see my friends and family the most. All the spectators watching and cheering you on gives you that extra push. The volunteers were amazing as always and they went above and beyond for us after going through that rain. Being drenched and all I was cold, the sun was coming down and temperatures were dropping. The volunteers prepared hot chicken broth and it was exactly what I needed. After finishing this race, like many other competitors, I was relieved to run up and receive my medal. My feet were completely blistered and my shoes went from neon green to completely red and filled with blood. My body was chafing everywhere, that evenings shower sucked!! The medical tent, huge! So many medics from Memorial Herman attending to athletes and taking care of our medical needs. This race was everything I expected and more. If you ever decide to do triathlon, Ironman Texas is an amazing venue to train for. I will definitely be doing this race again.

I ran the 10K and had a fun time. It was a well organized event, and I especially liked that they…read moreeither e-mailed or texted the runners their finish time right after crossing the finish line! I thought it was going to be a pretty small race, but there were a lot more runners than I expected. The race starts near Fish Plaza and you basically run down Memorial Drive and back. You run one loop for the 5K and two for the 10K. Not the most fun route, but it seems to be a common race route for a lot of smaller Houston races for road closure logistics, etc. There is just a slight bit of incline running over the bridge, but it's a flat course otherwise (as is expected in Houston). Post-race party runs true to the name -- plenty to chocolate to go around! It was my first time actually seeing a chocolate fountain in person, and I will shamelessly admit that I was pretty giddy about it ;).

Had a great time!!! Things started on time and were very organized. Looking forward to more!read more

Ok, so like all good things, the Spartan race has outgrown it's support structure. It was cool in…read more2015. The wait times were reasonable, and the service was pretty good. 2017 is a different story. If you like sitting on the road, waiting to park for 1 hour or more, if you like standing in line to pick up your race gear for another hour or so, and if you like paying $100+ to do it, this is the event for you. Houston, March 11 2017, parking at Waller isd stadium 45+ minutes. Bus ride to the event, 30+ minutes (there was a cycling race in the same area, and busses could run at 5 mph). Then when you get there, a truck is stuck on the road, and the bus driver won't let you off of the bus. That is another 25-30 minutes. So now we are in lines 40 people deep, and the computers don't work. There goes another hour. I forgot to mention that these events are located an hour or more from the actual city they reference. So now we are 3 hours invested, and we still haven't started the race. Austin, May 20 2017. You got it, an hour drive from Austin. You get to the event an hour and a half before your event, and get to sit on the highway the entire time just to park. An hour and a half after arriving, I am finally getting out of my truck to walk 30 minutes before I can register. Ok, no worries. Then you get to stand in line for another hour and a half to get my stuff. At noon, 3+ hours after I first arrived, now I'm ready to go. Did I mention that everything is located up front for the racer's convenience? Well, everything but the bag check, which is at the farthest point from the entrance as possible. At this point, I have lost any motivation to compete. I'm already too tired from standing and sitting in lines that I reserve my remaining energy for ripping off all of the bands, throwing all of the other Spartan race gear in the closest trash can, walking the 30 minutes back to my truck, driving the 1+ hours back to Austin, and swearing off Spartan races forever. In conclusion, one time is an anomaly, 2 times is a pattern. I personally will not run a race that takes longer to enter than to actually run, but to each his/her own.

Coming from out of state to run this race was totally worth it. Aside from the race and expo there…read morewere a bunch of pre race events all over town by run clubs and local business leading into race weekend. The race expo had lots of vendors and cool photo ops, race day is right in the center of down town which was pretty easy to get to since we were staying at a hotel in downtown. We did the half marathon, being from LA where we are use to hills I can honestly say the long stretching hills here in Austin were more challenging than I expected. Miles 1-4, 8-9, & 10-12 can gas you out if you hit the ground running too hard. But overall it's a great course, lots of crowd support and a great post race beer garden. After the race there are a lot of local breweries and business that have specials for race participants. If you're looking for an interesting city to travel to while have a great race as your other excuse to visit the Austin marathon is worth it.

When it comes to Yelp reviews, I try to be thorough in my experience and give the ultimate review…read more What's more thorough than waking up at 4:30 am to run 26.2 miles that you paid a chunk of change to do? I've never run a marathon before, but I trained for this sucker like it was nobody's business. It wasn't easy, and the universe kept throwing curveballs at me to try and stop me. Determination is what separates you from the corral. Makes you a doer. Packet pickup was a long and winding line of waiting the day prior. It's like Disneyland! After navigating through evil Austin traffic at 6 am, my cousin's fiancé and I got into the D heat after a good stretch, and just around 7:15 we were off. The course is a nightmare, I am going to be real with you. There are about 200 feet of constant elevation in the first 3.5 miles and many hills and "mountains" to get over throughout the entire duration. However, as someone who has lived in Austin for a year and a half now, it's a real showcase of some of the best places the Live Music Capital of the World has to offer. This is one of those courses you need to have people cheering for you at. Every time there was a person I knew in my line of sight, my energy increased tenfold. I was grateful to all the people who showed up, and the one who made me an incredible sign of me reviewing the marathon. She knew me too well. After suffering some major setbacks at the peak of my training, I hit a major wall past mile 20 and had to really push through to the end. It was a major accomplishment and has been a bucket list task for me since my middle school mayor gave this motivating speech about how he ran one. There is tons of live music set up along the route from rock bands to country artists to some DJs dropping heaters. It's cool to take in the sounds especially if your Airpods die. I appreciate the two gel stations, where they looked to be more generous with the gels. Take two. Take four. And the 22 different water and aid stations. There were many times when there was a line for the porta potties, so just know you will be waiting if you have to go. I did accidentally get their electrolyte hydration instead of water without knowing, and I was wondering why the water tasted so weird. The cups are different and they yell ELECTROLYTES at you as you grab it. I wasn't listening. I was RACING! Here's the course through my lens and memory: Starting on Congress, you quickly cross a Lady Bird Lake bridge and venture down South Congress, passing by Homeslice, The Continental Club, The Austin Motel, Hotel San Jose, and more. A quick turnaround on the 290 access road puts you on 1st Street, passing by the Long Center. You get to journey down Cesar Chavez, parallel to the Roy and Ann Butler Trail, before getting a view of the Lions Municipal Golf Course with Mozart's and Hula Hut just on the other side. You pass a cute chunk of houses on Enfield and go under Mopac before the nightmare mile 12 hill. After you survive the hill, you split off from the half marathon runners (bunch of rookies), passing Clay Pit (where I won the 2025 Rookie of the Year, by the way), the UT Austin campus, and The Drag. Hello, Scientology building. You get a quick run through the beautiful Hyde Park, where First Light Book Store and Allday Pizza call your name. Another golf course stands in your way before getting a look at the other side of the UT Austin campus and running under I-35. I will admit my memory is a little hazy for a few miles, but you do pass an ACC campus and a really nice park off Pleasant Valley where people had a great time playing soccer. I wish I could join them. If you survive all of that and a couple extra miles, you get to pass the "good eats" section of Austin with Justine's, Lil' Easy, Sawyer and Co., and De Nada. You pass probably your 10th Juiceland of the day. Cesar Chavez keeps going with a pass by the eager line of barbecue fiends at La Barbecue and Rockman, plus Juan in a Million and a beautiful Chalmers looking so delightful. A little journey and another Juiceland pass by take you to the formerly hipster East 6th Street for the final stretch. One more pass through under I-35 and you are on Red River Street, passing so many great venues like Swan Dive, Stubb's, and Mohawk, before climbing the monster hill off 11th Street at mile 26, passing the Texas State Capitol and running down the hill to the finish line. I got a finisher shirt, a little medal (that can also be a belt buckle, typical Austin), and some extra goodies along the way. I absolutely hated this. This was the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life and even still, I will probably do it again sometime. It is not an easy course. Quite frankly, it is an extremely tough course. The Hill Country Hellscape makes the win so much more worthwhile. Pray for my knees. Pray for my legs. Ay caramba. This was all for the Yelp review. RIYL: Running for 20 miles and still having 6.2 miles left to go. Yeesh.

Absolutely love 3 Palms Action Park! It's our family's home track and one of our favorites! There…read moreare many different tracks for all ages and skill levels, making it perfect for everyone. The park is very family-friendly and they host a variety of events throughout the year. If you're looking for a great place to ride, bring out your bikes and experience one of the best tracks in Texas!

The other reviews here are from folks who have never been anywhere else. The comment about the…read morewater truck is bulllll. They do every thing they can to make sure no is on the track before watering. Sandy yes we are near the coast. As far as the owner goes he is as hard working as they come. Awesome place and I am glad we have an awesome place to ride.

Super cute spot for a date night if she's into a bit of a thrill. However, this is definitely an…read moreawesome place for kids! My son absolutely loved the experience. The have food, beer/seltzer and waiting area for all racers to be until their name is called. They should definitely have a few more games to keep customers busy, I walked in and one guy was sleep on the bench and nearly missed his turn. The only issue I had is the employee mentioned that the next race for my son would be "in about 15 minutes" so we bought several races on the premise of thinking that we'd have enough time to do them all in one night! Well, she lied! We ended up waiting nearly an hour! I was pretty PO'd. However, you can keep the races you bought until next time you visit. Sucks if you don't live close though. It's only for 1 year.

This is way too expensive for what it actually offers. I was charged $66.33 for 2 10-min races…read morewhich is supposed to be a "deal" somehow. The staff on hand clearly hates their job and couldn't be bothered to look into a simple problem I encountered. In my 1st race some asshat hit me at almost full speed in the back of their "very expensive" go karts. I brought up the issue when I passed by the flag dude and he didn't seem like he even had a singular fuck to give. He said "just keep racing" which is pretty hilarious because on their wall in bold font it clearly says NO BUMPING. The party that bumped on me faced 0 consequences by staff because as I said prior they have 0 fucks to give. I understand with go karting there is a risk but no one goes karting and says I hope I get to rammed today! If you are going to have rules maybe try enforcing them? Now I have pretty bad neck and back pain. Do better K1 Speed this is the 1st and last time I will ever visit this dumpster locale.