Just because the weather cools down this fall doesn’t mean your outdoor fitness routine has to.

Autumn brings out some of the most popular walks, runs and rides in south-Central Indiana. October’s Hilly Hundred wouldn’t have quite the same punch in August—unless you count the humidity.

And many of this season’s events bring awareness and dollars to a number of causes and charities.

Think of it as getting fit for a cause. A way to raise money—and your heart rate. Here’s a look at the next two months.

SEPT.

Ellettsville Dollars for

Scholars 5K Run and walk

When: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Edgewood Middle School, 851 W. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville

More info: mag7raceseries.com/

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Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

When: 7:30-9 a.m. registration, material pick-up; opening ceremony 9:50 a.m.

Location: Indiana University Memorial Stadium, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington

Description: The Bloomington Hospital Foundation’s annual Hoosiers Outrun Cancer features a 5K run/walk, 1-mile family walk and a 1-mile competitive kids’ run — all to raise money for the hospital’s Olcott Center for Cancer Education.

More info: hoosiersoutruncancer.org.

Mitchell Persimmon 5K Run and Walk

When: Registration 7:30 a.m.;

race 8:30 a.m.

Location: Mitchell High School,

1000 Bishop Blvd.

Description: Entry fee for early registration until Sept. 23 is $18; day of race is $20. Proceeds go to local chamber of commerce for future persimmon festivals.

More info: Carol Mikulsky at cjmik5@gmail.com and entry forms at www.mag7raceseries.com.

OCT.

Brown County Hills Challenge

When: 7-8 a.m.

Location: Saturday - CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road, Brown County; Sunday - Gatesville Country Store, 4525 Salt Creek Road, Brown County

Description: Organizers are calling it the toughest ride in the midwest with 25-, 40-, 50-mile routes and leisure starts. Lunch included 12-4 p.m. Cost is $25 for Saturday only or $22 for Sunday only; both rides $42 and camping costs.

The fees help raise money for scholarships for graduating seniors from Brown County High School from middle class families who are not eligible for federal or state aid and for non-traditional adult students returning to an Indiana state college or university.

More info: Browncountyhillschallenge.com or call Brown County Parks Dept. at 812-988-5522. Email: mroberts@bcparksrec.com.

Lawrence County Bike Tour

When: 1 p.m.

Location: Bedford

Description: The fifth annual ride for the Limestone Girls Club allows cyclists to choose from five different distances for all experience levels.

More info: Entry forms available at the Limestone Girls Club, 19th Street, Bedford. Call 812-279-6123.

Central Lions Club Middle School Challenge 5K Run & Walk

When: 8:40 a.m.

Location: Highland Park Elementary School, 900 S. Park Square Drive, Bloomington

More info: mag7raceseries.com/

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The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

When: 9 a.m.

Location: Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington

Description: Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The goals are to have 500 walkers, 100 cancer survivors and to raise $35,000 — to be used for breast cancer research, education, advocacy, programs and services.

More Info: 812-336-8423 or

www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

Martinsville Fall

Foliage 5K Run & Walk

When: 10 a.m.

Location: Downtown Martinsville.

More Info: mag7raceseries.com/

schedule.html

Bloomington’s Breast

Cancer Awareness Walk

When: 8:30 a.m. registration;

program 9 a.m.

Location: Showers Common,

401 N. Morton St.

Description: The walk is free, but donations are accepted. Donations in excess of walk expenses will go to local cancer outreach and education programs.

More info: www.siraonline.com/walk.htm.

Run to the Creek 5K Run & Walk

When: 9:30 a.m.

Location: McCormick’s Creek State Park, 250 McCormick’s Creek Park Road off Ind. 46, Spencer

More info: mag7raceseries.com/schedule.html

Pedal For Peace

When: 4 p.m.

Location: Major Taylor Velodrome, 3649 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis

Description: Pedal for Peace is a collaborative, inter-faith fundraiser with a 6-hour bicycle relay for all experience levels.

This year’s proceeds will go to Mar Elias Academic Institution. Mar Elias, located in northern Israel, seeks to be a world-class university of peace in the Middle East.

More info: www.pedalforpeaceindy.org.

Jill Behrman 5K Run/Walk, 10th Anniversary Race

When: 8:30-9:40 a.m. on-site registration, 10 a.m. race, 10:10 a.m. one-mile walk

Location: Indiana University Memorial Stadium, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington

Description: Proceeds benefit both Jill’s House and the Jill Behrman Emerging Leader Scholarship.

More info: www.iurecsports.org/jbrez