Dash & Dip 5K

Dash & Dip is back at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa on Sunday, August 2, a summer run that takes you through the rolling hills and championship golf courses of the resort. It's a morning that works for a few different speeds: you can choose between a 1-mile or a 3-mile course, and both are open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. So if you're coming with kids or just want to take it easy, the 1-mile loop is a good place to start.

The run is staged in partnership with Marathon Kids, the Austin Runners Club, and Fleet Feet Austin, and it's more than just the distance. There are raffle prizes, sponsor activations, and refreshments on the day, and once you've finished, there's a poolside celebration to follow. The whole thing runs from 8 AM to 12 PM, so you're done and cooling off by the pool before the August heat really settles in.

There's a charitable side to it, too: twenty percent of the proceeds benefit Marathon Kids. If you're looking for a way to get outside on a Sunday morning without needing to be a seasoned athlete, this is a low-pressure one. You pick your distance, do the miles through the resort grounds, and then hang out by the pool afterward. It runs from 8 AM to 12 PM at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.