The Wings of Freedom event will kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a family- and dog-friendly event. The first 600 people to sign up will get to attend the postrace party; virtual participants will choose their distance and location. 7:30 a.m. July 3; Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach; runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/TXUEnergyWingsofFreedom5kandFamilyFunRun.
Texas Bud Heat Wave 5K /5 Miler
Texas Bud Heat Wave is run mostly on flat, concrete or asphalt-surfaced streets through Mont Belvieu. The course starts and finishes at Wismer Distributing. 7 a.m. July 4; 13827 Interstate 10 E., Mont Belvieu; texas5milerun.org.
Run Wild 5K
A flat, fast 5K and Kids Run on Independence Day, benefiting Special Olympics Texas. 7:10 a.m. July 4; Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons; runsignup.com/Race/TX/houston/RunWild5K2015.
Zumba by Tiny Fitness
This hourlong Zumba class will have you grooving, shaking and toning to salsa, hip-hop, samba and bhangra beats. Open to all fitness levels, no equipment necessary. 9-10 a.m. July 4; Levy Park, 3801 Eastside; levyparkhouston.org.
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