Get moving this week as you race through history at the San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run, support Houston Parks and Recreation Department with Bayou City Classic and Zumba dance with Tiny Fitness at Levy Park.
The San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run.
MICHAEL STRAVATO, STR / APThe annual race runs along the battlefield where Texian soldiers fought for and won Texas independence in 1836. There will be a 10K run, a 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1K kids’ run. 7:30 a.m. March 4; San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association, 1 Monument Circle, La Porte; sanjacinto-museum.org
The 46th annual Bayou City Classic returns this Saturday.
Dave Rossman, Freelance / For the ChronicleThe 46th annual running event features Texas’ oldest 10K race, hand-cycle/pushrim and a family friendly 5K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. Presented by the Houston Area Road Runners Association. 7:50 a.m. March 4; Hermann Square, 900 Bagby; bayoucityclassic.org
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Yoga at Rienzi House Museum.
Courtesy photoLearn yoga basics from a practicing instructor in the beautiful surroundings of Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts. The program is intended for adults and participants must bring their own yoga mats. 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 4; Rienzi House Museum, 1406 Kirby; mfah.org
Zumba by Tiny Fitness at Levy Park.
Levy ParkThis 45-minute Zumba fitness class at Levy Park will have participants dancing and toning to salsa, hip-hop, samba and bhangra beats. Open to all fitness levels and recommended for ages 16 and up, no equipment is needed. 6:30 p.m. March 6; Levy Park, 3801 Eastside; levyparkhouston.org
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