The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Texas Relays weekend exposes visitors to diverse Austin
03.29.2010 | Texas Athletics
March 29, 2010
When the 83rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by State Farm come to Mike A. Myers Stadium on The University of Texas campus, Austin will be hosting 50,000 visitors from around the globe. From March 31- April 3, the historic track meet will bring together 5,000 world class high school, college and professional athletes.
Former coach Clyde Littlefield and UT athletics director Theo Bellmont started a men's-only meet in 1925. Women's events were added in 1963, and the event has continued to grow into the second-largest track meet in the United States.
When not at the track, diverse Austin has a little something to offer everyone.
Austin Children's Museum
- Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily story time at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Rates -- Adult: $6.50; Children 2 years and up: $6.50; Children 12- 23 months: $4.50; Children under 12 months: FREE
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| Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum |
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum: IMAX Theatre
- Open Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Located directly across from The University of Texas campus on Martin Luther King Blvd.
- Now featuring the special exhibition, "American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music." This is the first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music.
- The IMAX Theatre is now showing: Alice in Wonderland 3D, The Alps, Arabia 3D, Hubble 3D and Texas: The Big Picture
Texas State Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center
- Located just four blocks south of The University of Texas campus. The Capitol Visitors Center is located on the southeast corner of the Capitol grounds, and houses exhibits and historic photos
- Take a tour of the Texas Capitol and Extension. Guided tours last about 45 minutes and are available Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
- Named for former U.S. first lady Lady Bird Johnson, the trail features 10.1 miles of mostly crushed granite that runs along the shores of the Colorado River.
- This is a great place to walk, run, bike or just enjoy Austin's scenic beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts can even rent a kayak and explore Lady Bird Lake.
Barton Springs
- Located close to downtown in Zilker Park. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., except Thursdays when Barton Springs is closed for cleaning
- An Austin legend, Barton Springs is a large spring-fed pool. With its adjacent grassy knoll, this is a great place to swim and relax after a long day at the track.
- Water temperature averages 68 F year round
Urban Music Festival
- Held annually the same weekend as Texas Relays since 2006 in downtown Austin on Auditorium Shores
- Rain or shine, the Urban Music Festival will feature a full day of non-stop music, food, arts, crafts and children's activities
- Tickets - Adult: $20; Children 7-12: $5; Children 6 years and under: FREE
Texas Relays Black Alumni Weekend
- April 2- 4, 2010
- Events benefit UT Black Alumni Programming, Black Alumni Endowment and BEST Scholarship Program
- Please visit www.blackexes.net/relays/ for more information about events, locations, times and how to donate
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| Bev Kearney Minority Mentorship Symposium |
Fourth annual Minority Mentorship Symposium
- The brainchild of Texas Women's Track and Field coach Beverly Kearney, the symposium was created as a forum for teaching, inspiring and mentoring student-athletes and college age students. It has grown exponentially during its four years. It's now an event that provides opportunities for student-athletes to connect with successful people from all walks of life and learn how persistence can help you reach goals.
- A "Divine Divas" and "Gents of Distinction" dinner is scheduled for Friday, April 2, at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center on the UT campus, followed by the symposium and networking opportunities.
NCAA Track and Field display and interactive experience
- Located in the Red McCombs Red Zone, at the north end of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, beginning on Wednesday, March 31.
- Features interesting facts, records and select equipment from collegiate and professional track and field events.
