Fresh Air
Ample outdoor time is in your fitness future this April in Dallas-Fort Worth
Let's enjoy this temperate spring weather while we have it! This month's round-up includes lots of yoga and 5K runs, giving exercisers of all kinds a dose of fresh air.
Black Swan Yoga at AT&T Performing Arts Center, Tuesday evenings in April
Join Black Swan Yoga in Sammons Park for a free all-levels yoga class meant to kick your booty and make you sweat. This invigorating, uplifting class encourages personal growth and good vibes. Bring your mat, towel and plenty of water.
Panther City Half-Marathon & 5K, April 14
Start at the Trinity Trails Zero Mile marker and then race along the Clear Fork Trinity River, picking up your finisher's medal once you've made it to the end. Awards are up for grabs for the top three in each age group, if that sort of thing is important to you.
Teal & Tutus 5K, April 14
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this run aims to lower the rate of sexual assault through awareness and education and promote community engagement in DFW. Held at Mike Lewis Park in Grand Prairie, the race benefits Speak Our Truth, a nonprofit for sexual assault survivors and local organizations doing the work to support survivors.
Silent Disco at Klyde Warren Park, April 19
If you’ve never been to a silent disco before, this is the perfect chance to tune in and groove out from 8-11pm. The headphones have three different stations, each playing different music from DJ Richy, and the first 100 tickets include a Mambo Taxi from Mi Cocina.
Skyline Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, April 20
Runners will be challenged with courses that take them over bridges and through West Dallas neighborhoods. After you conquer the race, join the after-party with a view, beer, awards, and a DJ, all in the Trinity Groves area.
Goat Yoga at Addison Circle Park, April 20
Bring your mat and a playful spirit to this outdoor class, where goats graze and jump around (or on) you. Bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray are provided by the Addison Athletic Club, and there is time following the class to socialize and take pictures with the goats.
Black Swan Yoga Earth Day Flow, April 21
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by flowing and growing? Join others at the Bishop Arts studio at 3 pm for a grounding yoga sequence designed to connect you to Mother Nature. All yogis will be given a plant of their own to take home and care for following this donation-based class.
Hungry Hound Hustle, April 27
This dog-friendly 5K and 1K run benefits the Don't Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank, and your pups can also show their support by wearing race-branded bandanas. Mutt's Canine Cantina Fort Worth is the home base, and will open early to serve food and drinks for runners and their supporters. Bonus: Bring a bag of dog food to Bear Creek Running Co in Keller, show your receipt, and get the amount you paid plus $10 off a regularly priced pair of new running shoes (valid through April 26).