Tag: "races" Articles
November 1, 2023
Every athlete dreams of competing in a race that not only tests their physical endurance but also takes them to a breathtaking destination. For me, that dream became a reality when I was living...
November 2, 2021
Austin’s famous Cap10K race is coming back after COVID and bad weather that has postponed the race in previous years. The race will be celebrating its 45th anniversary of bringing together the Austin community...
October 1, 2021
In 2019, the Statesman Cap10K had to call off its event due to inclement weather. Then, in 2020, COVID-19 forced the event to once again call off the in-person event and go virtual —...
December 11, 2020
Iram J. Leon knows about overcoming adversity. When the local running leader was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010, he powered through to create lasting running memories with his daughter, Kiana. He participated in...
November 1, 2020
Many athletes will race with the goal to break their personal records and compete to get the gold. However, there is a significant number of athletes who compete and/or engage in fitness, not just...
February 1, 2020
A Q&A with Race Director, Jeff Simecek For more than four decades, the Statesman Cap10K has been a much loved annual event in Austin. What began in 1978 with 3,400 participants has grown into...
July 31, 2019
In 1982, Wichita Falls was on the hunt for some grand new way to celebrate their centennial. For many towns, that kind of celebration usually ends up looking a lot like a big block...
