This weekend's cant-miss Redbud Classic benefits foster care community

Running, bicycling events set for Oklahoma City on April 9-10

If you live near Oklahoma City, go take a look at the forecast. Seriously ( click here ). It's ridiculously, delightfully beautiful along the southern Plains -- and that's great news for runners and bicyclists because the Redbud Classic is coming up on April 9 and 10, and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is proud to be a presenting sponsor once again.

This year's race benefits Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community , an Edmond, Oklahoma, organization that seeks to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect through loving homes, counseling and growth-oriented activities.

If you haven't registered yet, it's easy and online. Click here to reserve your spot in one of the events! Speaking of events, here's the 4-1-1 on Redbud Classic events for this weekend:

• 10/33/50-mile bike tours: Saturday (April 9) 7-7:30 a.m. start
• 1-mile kid's fun run: Saturday (April 9) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 10K run: Sunday (April 10) 1:30 p.m. lineup, 2 p.m. start
• 5K run: Sunday (April 10) 1:30 p.m. lineup, starts immediately after 10K
• 5K wheelchair event: Sunday (April 10) 1:45 p.m. start

If you'd like more information on each event, visit the Redbud Classic website .

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