Annual half-marathon set for November
The Brown County YMCA Hilly Half-Marathon will take place in person the morning of Saturday, Nov. 21. The race starts and finishes at the saddle barn/lower shelter house in Brown County State Park. Virtual options are also available.
The cost to register varies on registration date and race choice. The lowest prices are offered now through Sept. 14.
- Hilly Half-Marathon Run/Walk, $65 ($75 Sept. 15 to Nov. 6; $85 Nov. 7 to 19)
- Hilly 10K Run/Walk, $45 ($50 Sept. 15 to Nov. 6; $55 Nov. 7 to 19)
- Hilly 5K Run/Walk, $35 ($40 Sept. 15 to Nov. 6; $45 Nov. 7 to 19)
- Virtual Hilly Half-Marathon Run/Walk, $65
- Virtual Hilly 10K Run/Walk, $45
- Virtual Hilly 5K Run/Walk, $35
To register, visit raceroster.com/events/2020/28171/brown-county-ymca-hilly-half-marathon. Call the YMCA at 812-988-9622 for more information.
New, free classes available at the YMCA
The Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., is offering free workshops this month:
- Intro to Dance Lessons, for adults, on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., instructed by Kendrick Hickman. Social distancing will be maintained by having six-foot poles between dancers. Call 765-346-9611 for more information.
- Cheer/Tumbling Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 12. Toddler Tumbling for ages 18 months and up will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Total Tumbling for ages 3 to 5 will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Children’s Cheer for ages 7 to 12 will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Space is limited; call the Y at 812-988-9622 for more information.
Lifeguard training happening this month
The Brown County YMCA will host American Red Cross lifeguard training Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20.
The course includes certification in ARC lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, assuming that candidates successfully complete the written and physical skills tests.
Online training is completed on the trainee’s own and must be completed by Friday, Sept. 18. That portion of the course is 12 hours.
Candidates must be responsible, reliable, able to perform under pressure, swim 300 yards continuously, be at least 15 years old and have reliable transportation.
The cost is $175 and includes instruction and materials. The deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 14.
For more information, call 812-988-9622.
Wellness event planned at the Story Inn
STORY — The Story Inn Bed and Breakfast will host Wellness in the Woods on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Put on by DNK Presents, the outdoor day retreat will start with an hour long yoga session in the barn, followed by a guided hike and meditation.
Lunch will be served on the patio at Story Inn restaurant.
The cost is $75 for early bird pricing. To register, call 812-449-6134 or email Danielle Wolter Nolan at [email protected].
Goat yoga happening at goat farm
BELMONT — Sunset Goat Yoga will be offered at the Goat Conspiracy, 6022 E. Kent Road, Thursday, Sept. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m.
The class is adapted to all levels and will be outside in the outdoor pavilion with sand flooring. Mats are provided or participants can bring their own.
Space is limited to accommodate social distancing. Masks are required until participants are on their mats.
The cost is $25. Contact [email protected] for more information or to register.
Women’s mountain biking weekend set for fall
DNK Presents will host Campside Sessions Women’s Mountain Bike Camp Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20, at Brown County State Park.
Participants will be instructed by professional coaches. Meals and primitive on-site camping is included.
For more information, visit campsidesessions.com/events/brown-county-in-2020
