Sick of your old running routine? Why not change it up this weekend?

Runners from all over Texas will meet Sept. 19 at the Dallas Arboretum to race in Toyota’s annual Tour des Fleurs 10k and 20k.

This exciting event was founded four years ago by SMU alumnae, Stacy Mullikin, with help from fellow SMU alumnus and former Mustang swimmer, Bart Fassino.

According to Fassino, the race’s assistant director, the SMU swimming and diving teams will volunteer at eight aid stations, handing out water and assisting runners while dressed in SMU apparel.

“The very best in Texas, to someone who is just hoping to look for a great, wonderful event to complete their first 10k,” Mullikin, the race’s director, said about who is invited to participate.

Both the 10k and 20k will start at 7:30 a.m. and finish at 11 a.m. outside the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn and Stage at the Arboretum. The 20k course will loop around the entire White Rock Lake, while the 10k course is an out-and back loop.

“It’s the perfect scenario in a perfect location backing up to White Rock Lake,” she said. “We have the Arboretum concert lawn for a huge post-race party.”

Following the run, participants are encouraged to stick around for post-race entertainment and awards. Fassino said post-race events typically are not as common as they once were.

“We will have a huge sloping concert lawn with a stage, live music, food from several restaurants and activities. It will be a fun place for everyone to hang out afterwards as awards are announced,” he said.

The Ray Johnston Band will provide the live music and a beer garden will be on site so runners 21 and older can chill out with a “nice cold brewsky.” The Massage Company will be giving free massages. So, if you’re not old enough to enjoy that “nice cold brewksy,” maybe this is the amenity for you!

Though registration will continue through 7 a.m. on race day, the event is limited to the first 3,400 people who sign-up. Fassino said the race has a tendency to reach capacity quickly, so participants are asked to arrive early.

According to Mullikin, all proceeds will benefit the Arboretum.

For more information on this fun race, visit tourdesfleurs.org