The marathon returns for its 35th year this month. With options for full marathon, half marathon, and 5K races, runners can help support local charities while tracing a course along Austin’s iconic sites, trails, and parks. Runners start at the Congress Avenue bridge and finish in front of the Texas Capitol for a celebration complete with food, drinks, and dancing. Deemed the “running social event of the year,” to date, the Austin Marathon Gives program has raised over $5.5 million for Central Texas charities. So, grab your running shoes and hit the road. – Rachel N. Madison