Editor’s Note: Event date and times
are subject to change. Call to confirm all information before attending any event.
Adventure Racing back to top
February 5
Desert Rage Sprint 1, Horseshoe Lake, Phoenix, Ariz. 7 a.m. Includes 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
February 11
Texas Challenge Adventure Race, New Braunfels. K.L. Ranch. Solo male and female, two-person male, female, masters and coed division teams. Includes mountain biking, trekking and canoeing. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.
February 18
Robbers Cave Adventure Race, Wilbur-ton, Okla. Robbers Cave State Park. Three adventure races available: 4-6, 8-12 or 18-24-hour races. Two, three or four-person teams, including men, women and coed. Includes mountain/park road bike, orienteering, trail/park road run, kayak, rock climb and team work challenges. www.eco-oklahoma.com or 405-206-3067.
February 25
Steel Sports Chicot Adventure Race, Park Ville Platte, La. Chicot State Park. 8- to-12-hour adventure race pitting teams of 2, 3 or 4 members. www.steelsports.net or 903-871-8466.
February 26
NavTexas Navigation Challenge Racing. Pedernales State Park. www.houstonadventureracing.com or www.navtex.com.
March 11
Eco-Lonestar Adventure Race, Austin. Reimers Ranch. 8 a.m. Central regional qualifier for USARA National Championship. Male, female, coed and coed masters divisions. 4-person teams compete in mountain biking, trekking and canoeing. Benefits Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com or www.tfadventures.com.
Pain in the Pines Adventure Challenge, Tyler. Held at Tyler State Park. 8- to 12-hour adventure race. www.steelsports.net or 903-871-8466.
March 12
Phoenix Urban Adventure Race, Ariz. 7 a.m. Includes 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
March 18
Rattlesnake Racing Shamrock Sprint Adventure Race, Waco. Cameron Park. 4- to 6-hour sprint. 2-, 3- or 4-person teams. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
March 19
2nd Annual Texas Motor Speedway Decathlon, Fort Worth. Running and biking. 8:30 a.m. Register online at Iron Head Race Productions. www.ironheadrp.com.
March 25
AdventuresXscapes Adventure Racing Retreat, Moab, Utah. Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge. Train for an upcoming race or learn competitive skills. 970-259-7771 or www.adventurexscapes.com.
AdventureXstream, Moab, Utah. Held at Canyon Country. The race combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands to alpine meadows and mountain tundra. www.adventurexstream.com.
March 25-26
Sommer Breeze 24-hour Adventure Race, Lake Sommerville. www.toocoolracing.com.
April 1
Fort Parker Rattlesnake Adventure Race, Mexia. Fort Parker State Park. 8- to 12-hour, single-day adventure race requiring land navigation skills. Teams of 3 to 4 travel together during entire race. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
April 6-9
AdventureXscapes, Women’s Adventure Retreat, Moab, Utah. www.adventurexscapes.com or 970-259-7771.
April 7-9
Ozark Challenge Adventure Race, Byrds, Ark. Coed 4-person teams compete in trekking, whitewater canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking across remote regions. The top 3 teams qualify for the USARA National Championships. www.byrdsadventurecenter.com.
April 8
Tyler Spring Duathlon, Tyler. 8- to 12-hour race. www.steelsports.net or 903-871-8466.
April 22
Lake Mineral Wells Adventure Challenge, Mineral Wells, Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 9- to 15-hour adventure race. $125 registration fee. info@steelsports.net or 903-871-8466.
April 23
Desert Rage Sprint II, Verde, Ariz. Camp Verde. 7 a.m. start. 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. $225 registration fee. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
Women’s Adventure Race, Fort Worth. Amon Carter YMCA. Team-based run, walk, ride and swim. www.womensrace.com or tfadventure@aol.com or 512-873-1204.
April 27-30
AdventureXscapes Adventure Race Coed Retreat, Moab, Utah. Held at Red Cliff. Daily adventure training in mountain biking, kayaking and canyoneering. www.gravityplay.com or www.adventurexscapes.com.
April TBA
Aqua Terra Adventure Race, Utley. Registration deadline April 23. Location TBA. Takes place on the Colorado River from the bridge in Utley to Bastrop. Includes trail running and mystery events. 512-873-1204. tfadventure@aol.com or www.terrafirmapromo.com.
May 3-6
Rock, Roll and Rattlesnake Challenge, Haskell County. Open to teams of four with a support crew and vehicle. A portion of proceeds benefit the Haskell County Friends of the Library. 940-256-0769. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
May 7
Up a Creek Sprint Race, New Caney. Part of the Houston Adventure Race Series. Includes running, biking, mystery event, two-person teams. Register at www.active.com or houstonadventureracing.com.
Desert Rage Full Moon Over Phoenix Cache Clash Night Adventure Race, Saguaro Lake, Ariz. 4- to 8-hour race. Kayaking, trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- to 4-person teams. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
May 20
Lake Georgetown Spring Fling Sprint Adventure Race, Georgetown. Held at Russell Park. 4- to 6-hour sprint adventure race requiring land navigation skills. Teams of two or three members. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
June 3
Another Too Cool 24 hour Adventure Race. Location TBA. www.toocoolracing.com.
6 Hours of Dirt, Warda. Held at Bluff Creek Ranch. 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. A 12-hour mountain bike relay race on a 10- to 12-mile course. Teams try to log as many laps as possible with only one member riding at a time. Teams of 5, 4 and 2 persons, along with solo division. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.
June 4
Double Trouble Sprint Race, Cold-spring. Part of the Houston Adventure Race Series. Running, biking, mystery events. Two-person teams. Register at www.active.com or houstonadventureracing.com.
June 10
Rattlesnake Racing Howl at the Moon Night Adventure Race, Quanah. Copper Breaks State Park. 8- to 12-hour single day race in the cedar breaks requiring land navigation skills. Teams of 3 to 4 members. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
REI Texas State Championship Sprint Adventure Race Series #1, Fort Worth. 9 a.m. start at the Amon Carter YMCA. Two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. 512-873-1204. tfadventure@aol.com or www.terrafirmpromo.com.
June 10-11
AdventureXstream, Durango, Colo. Combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands to alpine meadows and mountain tundra. www.gravityplay.com. Info@gravityplay.com. www.adventurexstream.com.
July 8
Quest Urban Texas State Championship Adventure Race #2. Held at Minute Maid Park. 6 p.m. start. Part of the Texas State Championship Series. Two-person teams compete in mountain biking, running, trekking and urban adventures. 512-873-1204. tfadventure@aol.com. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
July 9
Break the Chain Sprint Race, Rye, Texas. Includes running, biking, mystery events. Open to two-person teams. www.ac tive.com or www.houstonadventureracing.com.
July 22
Quest Urban Texas State Champion-ship Adventure Race #3, Austin. Held at Muleshoe Park. Part of the Texas State Championship Series. Two-person teams compete in mountain biking, running, trekking and urban adventures. 512-873-1204. tfadventure@aol.com. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
July 22-23
AdventureXstream, Breckenridge, Colo. Combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience a variety of wilderness terrain. www.adventureXstream.com.
July 29
Water Snake Take the Bite Sprint Adventure, Whitney. 4- to 6-hour sprint adventure race around Lake Whitney. Teams of 2 or 3 persons. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
August 5
Texas State Championship Adventure Race Series #4. Held at Jack Brooks Park. 9 a.m. Two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. tfadventure@aol.com or 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
August 12
Tyler Summer Duathlon, Tyler. 8- to 12-hour race. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.
August 19
Texas State Championship Adventure Race Series #5, Austin, Muleshoe Bend. Race begins at 9 a.m., two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. tfadventure@aol.com or 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
August 26-27
No Sweat 24/12 Hour Adventure Race. Location TBA. www.toocoolracing.com.
August TBA
USA Supreme Adventure Race, Utah. Four- and two-person teams compete in non-stop race that includes hiking, mountain biking, bouldering, rafting and land navigation. Seven- to nine-day event. www.4windsadventure.com.
September 9
Tyler Adventure Sprint Race, Tyler. 8- to 12-hour race. $110 registration fee. www.steelsports.net. 903-871-8466.
AdventureXstream Adventure Race, Vail, Colo. Sprint distance and 12-hour race. www.adventurexstream.com.
September 10
Women’s Adventure Race, Austin. Sprint distance adventure race. Team-based run, walk, ride and swim. www.womensrace.com. tfadventure@aol.com or 512-873-1204.
September 30
Terra Firma Adventure Race, Smithville. Held at Rocky Hill Ranch. Central regional qualifier for USARA National Championship. 8 a.m. Divisions include male, female, coed and coed masters. Consists of biking, trekking and canoeing. Benefits Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
October 5-8
AdventureXstream Adventure Race, Moab, Utah. 250- to 300-mile race. Combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands, alpine meadows to mountain tundra. www.gravityplay.com or www.adventurexstream.com.
October 7
6th Annual Sidewinder Challenge, San Angelo. Held at San Angelo State Park. 12-hour “Rogaine” style race challenge. www.rattlesnakeracing.com.
Tyler Fall Dualthon, Tyler. Location TBA. www.steelsports.net or 903-871-8466.
October 15
Joshua Day 24-hour Adventure Race. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. $225 registration fee. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
USARA Sprint Adventure Race National Championship, New Orleans, La. Location TBA. www.USARA.com.
October 21
24-Hours of Rocky Hill Mountain Bike Relay, Smithville. Rocky Hill Ranch. Noon to noon. Four-person team categories include corporate, senior sport, veteran, male and female and solo. Teams attempt to complete as many laps as possible on 10- to 12-mile course. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com.
Quartz Mountain Rockslide Adventure Race, Lone Wolf, Okla. Held at Quartz Mountain Park. Three adventure races available ranging in length from 4 to 24 hours. 2, 3 or 4-person teams including men, women and coed. Includes mountain/park road bike, orienteering, trail/park road run, kayak, rock climb and team work challenges. A qualifier for the Texas and Southwestern Adventure Race Championship series. www.eco-oklahoma.com or 405-206-3067.
Desert Rage Sprint III, Mesa, AZ Lower Salt River Canyon. 7 a.m. start. 40- to 50-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finishing time. Consists of trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating and mystery events. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. $225 registration fee. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
November 4
TSARCS Championship Colorado Bend Rattlesnake Adventure Race. Colorado Bend State Park, Ark. 8- to 12-hour single day race among the cedar trees and hills along the Colorado River. Teams of 3 to 4 members. www.rattlesnake.com.
November 12
Women’s Adventure Race, Tempe, Ariz. Held at Tempe Town Lake. Running, hiking, biking and paddling via canoe or kayak. www.desertragear.com.
December 3
Urban Adventure Race, Phoenix, Ariz. Includes running and mountain biking 25-miles on pavement and trails and mystery events. 3- to 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. www.desertragear.com.
BALLOONING back to top
August 25-27
Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Clear Lake. One of the world’s largest hot air balloon festivals. Held at the Johnson Space Center. Includes arts and crafts, sky diving demonstrations and live music. 281-488-7676.
September 22-24
Plano Balloon Festival, Plano. Hot air ballooning, arts & crafts, food booths and more. Oak Point Park. 972-867-7566. www.planoballoonfest.org.
BASKETBALL back to top
February 12
Men’s 5-on-5 League. League includes 8 weeks of play at the West University Place Recreation Center. Games played on Sunday nights. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.
March 25-26
Hoop-It-Up, San Antonio. National series of three-on-thee tournaments open to players of all ages and abilities. Held at the Alamodome. www.hoopitup.com.
April 8-9
Hoop-It-Up, Houston. Held at Greenspoint Mall. www.hoopitup.com.
April 23
I9 Sports Spring Basketball Season. Beginning of season for men’s r-on-5 full court hoops. Competitive division games played on Sunday nights. Intermediate division games played on Wednesday nights. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.
April 29-30
Hoop-It-Up, Dallas. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.
June 3-4
Hoop-It-Up, Austin. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.
June 24-25
Hoop-It-Up, Dallas. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.
October 23-January 25, 2007
Adult Men’s Basketball League. Houston Parks Dept. league open to men’s open B, men’s industrial C and men’s open teams. Ten-week schedule. 713-845-1190.
Ongoing
Youth Basketball Program. Open to kids aged 4-18. Registration for kids 4-12 begins in October. League play begins in November. Registration for kids 13-18 begins in March. League play begins in April. 713-845-1083. www.houstontx.gov/parks/ysoverview.
BODYBUILDING back to top
April 8
NPC West Texas Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Lubbock. Promoted by Tim Smyrson and Jenny Armstrong. 806-535-2951.
April 28-29
NGA Southern States Natural Extravaganza Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, Galveston. Grand 1894 Opera House. Super pro qualifier. Dion Benjamin. 817-275-2116 or www.NGAsouthernstates.com.
April 29
OCB Spirit of America, Cape Cod, Mass. Show offers all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
April TBA
Organization of Competitive Body builders, Jackson Miss. Show features all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Core Nutritional Natural, Richmond Va. Includes all-natural bodybuilding and fitness competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@ theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Great Lakes States, Detroit, Mich. Features natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
May 13
NPC Ronnie Coleman Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championship- National Qualifier, Grapevine. Held at Hilton VFW Lakes. Promoted by Brian Dobson. 817-465-9331.
OCB Natural Nebraska, Omaha, Neb. Includes all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
May 20
OCB Iron City Classic, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
June 2-3
NPC Lone Star Classic Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships, Plano. National qualifier held at the Plano Convention Center. 972-247-1539. www.texasbodybuilding.com.
June 3
OCB Intracoastal, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. All- natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
June 10
OCB Natural Southwest Classic, Albuquerque, N.M. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
June 17
NGA Jimmy Coby Longview Classic, Longview. T.G. Fields Auditorium. Contact Jimmy Coby. 903-736-0518. jimmycoby@peoplepc.com.
OCB Central Eastern Seaboard States, Newark, Del. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
June 24
OCB Centaur Spring Nationals, San Diego, Calif. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
IFPA Pacific Pro, San Diego, Calif. All-natural pro show offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com. info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.
July 14-15
NPC Texas State Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Competition National Qualifier, Houston. Includes active armed forces division, police, firefighters and EMT divisions. Michael Johnston. 281-255-6063 or trueresults@sbcglobal.net.
July 22
South Central USA Natural Body building & Fitness Championships. Held in Houston. Location TBA. 951-734-3900.
August 5
NPC Central Texas Cup Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Austin. Promoted Tim and Cindy Fleming. 512-303-1070.
August 12
OCB Presidential Cup Bodybuilding & First Lady Figure, Washington, DC. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
IFPA U.S. Capitol Men’s Pro, Washington, DC. Natural pro shows offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com, info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.
August 19
Lone Star State Natural Bodybuilding Championships & Ms. Fitness, Dallas. Location TBA. 951-734-3900.
OCB Desert Southwest States, Las Vegas, Nev. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
IFPA American States Pro, Las Vegas, Nev. Natural pro shows offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com, info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.
August 25-26
NPC Europa Supershow Pro/Am-Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships-National Qualifier, Arlington. Promoted by Ed and Betty Pariso at 817-498-3631.
August 26
OCB Northern Atlantic States, Bristol, Conn. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
September 29-30
NPC Heart of Texas Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Plano. Promoted by Prince Harrison. 972-247-1539. www.texasbodybuilding.com.
September TBA
OCB Arizona Natural, Phoenix, Ariz. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Battle for the Swords, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com, 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Maine Event, Scarboro, Maine. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
October 7
OCB Cape Cod Natural, Cape Cod, Mass. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301 -375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
IFPA Pro Cape Cod Natural, Cape Cod, Mass. All-natural pro show offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com. info@IFPApro.com. 301-375-9273.
NPC Gateway Classic Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Laredo. Promoted by Bernadette Galvin and Anthony Delagarza. 956-723-8180.
October 28
NPC John Sherman Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships National Qualifier. Promoted by Khalid Tabari and John Sherman at 713-975-7094.
OCB Motown Muscle Classic, Flint, Mich. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.
October TBA
OCB Charm City Classic, Baltimore, Md. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Gulf States, Baton Rouge, La. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Battle of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, Va. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
OCB Indiana Natural, Indianapolis, Ind. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.
November 4
NPC Lackland Classic Bodybuilding Championships, San Antonio. Held at Lackland AFB. Promoted by Steve Riechert. 210-671-2632.
OCB Yorton Muscle Classic, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.
November 18
NGA Natural USA Bodybuilding & Texas Pro figure Championships, Stafford, Stafford Centre Performing Arts Center. Super Pro Qualifier. Dion Benjamin. 817-275-2116 or www.ngasouthernstates.com.
November TBA
OCB Midwest States, DeKalb, Ill. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.
CYCLING back to top
All events held in Houston unless noted otherwise.
February 4
The Bulldog Bike Ride, Waller. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-463-2200. www.wallerisd.org.
February 4-5
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Boerne. Texas Supergrind. Tapatio Springs. www.tmbra.org.
February 5
The Big Chill Bike Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.houstonsudbury.org.
February 11
Pedal Mania. An official BP MS 150 training ride. Sun and Ski Sports. 281-644-6040.
February 12
West U Warm Up. Routes of 29, 57 and 70 miles. 713-529-0140. www.teamwestu.org.
February 18
Texas Mountain Bike Championship “Mas O Menos,” Terlingua. www.tmbra.org.
Paws & Puddles Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.animalalliancetx.org.
Sam Houston Pedalfest, Huntsville. www.biketexas.com.
February 19
Jalepeno 100, Harlingen. Ride through the Rio Grande Valley to benefit Harlingen youth programs. Routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. www.biketexas.org.
Wild, Wild West End Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-861-2271. www.teamwestend.org.
February 25
Humble Lions Ride, Humble. Routes of 3.5, 30, 55 and 70 miles. The 3.5-mile route is for children under 12. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-360-9901. www.humblelionsclub.com.
February 26
Tri-Country Hill Hopper. Entry fee is $20 through February 17, $25 after. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.hillhopper.org.
March 4
Gator Ride, Baytown. Routes of 12, 43, 33, 62 miles. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Benefits the Baytown YMCA. $25 before February 15. $25 after. 713-472-6651. www.gatorride.org.
March 4-5
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Warda. The Bikesport Warda Race. www.tmbra.org.
March 5
Sun & Ski Sports Spring Breakaway. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-644-6040. www.sunandski.com.
March 11
The Continental Airlines Cycling Classic. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-440-6100.
March 11-18
Texas Hell Week. Routes travel through the Hill Country. New daily rides for 2006
through the stunning Texas Hill Country. www.hellweek.com.
March 12
Bluebonnet Express Metric Century, Hempstead. Routes of 30, 40, 50 and 62 miles. Wonderful hills and lots of bluebonnets. Benefits Cy-Fair schools. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.northwestcycle.com.
March 18
Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston, Houston. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-558-2234. www.houstonspecialevents.org.
March 18-19
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Comfort. Storm Hill Mountain Bike Challenge. www.tmbra.org.
March 19
Shriners Spring Fling, An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-446-1240.
Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race & Fun Ride, Abilene. Participants gather at Nelson Park for a 21, 32 or 48-mile ride. T-shirts for the first 200 cyclists. $20 before March 14. $25 after. 325-676-6431.
Great Escape Bicycle Ride, Pearland. Benefits Cycling in Texas and Brazoria County. Routes of 20, 45, 62 and 80 miles. Presented by the Pearland Cycling Club. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-485-6874. www.pearlandcyclingclub.org.
March 25
Texas State Bank Education Expedition. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-777-5333. www.fortbendisd.com.
Loblolly Liberator Bike Ride, Nacogdoches. Routes of 10, 31, 56, 81 and 106 miles. 936-569-7173.
March 26
13th Annual Sterling Bank Tour de Cypress Bike. Routes of 50, 62, 85 miles. Registration begins at 6 a.m. 7:00 a.m. start from Jack Rhodes Memorial Stadium, Riders must start by 8 a.m. Katy ISD, 1733 Katy-Ft. Bend County Rd. (North of I-10) Exit 742 off I-10 West. Benefits Caring for Children. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.tourdecypress.org.
March Thru October
Alkek Velodrome Friday Night Races. Races run every Friday through the last Friday in May and resume in mid-August and run through mid-October. 281-578-0693.
April 1
Rosedale Ride, Austin. Distances of 9, 16, 28, 45 and 62 miles. Benefits the Rosedale Foundation. 512-414-1993.
Camp For All Bike Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.nationalmssociety.org/txh.
Hill Country Pedal Power Wildflower Ride, Stonewall. Distances of 30, 40 and 60 miles. 512-756-2607.
April 1-2
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Waco. Highland Outback Blowout. www.tmbra.org.
April 2
Katy Ram Challenge, Katy. Enjoy routes of 12, 35, 62 and 75 miles. $20 before March 1. $25 after. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.katyramchallenge.com.
April 8
Brookwood Spirit Rally. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.active.com.
April 9
Space Race, Clear Lake. Includes routes of 8, 10, 22, 40, 62 and 100 miles. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-479-4700. www.spacerace.org.
April 22-23
BP MS 150, Houston to Austin. Tour covers 180 miles with an overnight in LaGrange. Meals and SAG provided and bikes shipped. Benefits the Lone Star Chapter of the National MS Society. 713-526-8967.
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Saint Jo. Yeti Mad Duck Adventure Sports Bar-H Bash. www.tmbra.org.
April 22-24
Muenster Germanfest, Muenster. Routes of 22, 40 and 63 miles. $20. 940-759-2227.
April 30-May 1
Hill Country Ride For AIDS, Austin to Krausey Springs. A little shorter route this year. $600 pledge requirement. Benefits AIDS service organizations in central Texas. 512-965-7433.
April through September
Alkek Velodrome Saturday Night Races. 281-578-0693.
April TBA
Texas Easter Hill Country Tour, Kerrville. Route goes through the rolling hills of Fredericksburg and Kerrville. 830-792-3535.
Justin Taylor Memorial Bike Ride, Magnolia. Routes of 20, 40 and 60 miles. 281-355-1345 or 936-588-2130.
May 6
Beauty and the Beast, Tyler. 25 and 50 miles or 100K. Harvey Hall Convention Center. Benefits the Texas Bike Coalition and the Tyler Police Department. 800-235-5716. www.tylerbicycleclub.com
May 6-7
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Cold Spring. Big Ring Challenge. www.tmbra.org.
MS 150 Red River Challenge, Denton. Route travels through the Red River Valley. Meals and SAG provided and bikes and gear shipped. 214-373-7422. www.ms150.org.
May 13
Rolling Hills Challenge, Columbus. Distances of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. 979-732-8385.
May 20-21
Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Eldorado. X-Bar Shoot Out. www.tmbra.org.
May TBA
Lions Club Steeple Chase 100K, Schulenburg. Distances of 10, 20, 40, 50 and 70 miles. 979-743-4241.
Moonlight Madness, Beaumont. Routes of 6 and 16 miles. 409-838-3613.
Blackjack 100, Cumby. Distances of 6.2, 32 and 62 miles. 903-994-2345.
Shiner B.A.S.H. Riders from Austin, San Antonio and Houston converge on the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner. 100-mile ride. 713-867-3210. www.shiner.com.
June 4
Good Old Summertime Classic, Fayetteville. Routes of 10, 25, 50 and 65 miles. Come out for rolling hills and big fun. It’s one of the best! 713-777-5333.
June TBA
Fire Ant 100K Bicycle Tour. Gatesville. Routes of 10, 30, 50 and 62 miles. 254-865-6265.
Tour d’ Italia, Italy (Texas). Routes of 12, 28, 42, 50 and 62 miles. Showers and free snow cones are among the perks. 817-268-6572.
Texas Chainring Challenge, Longview. 450-plus-mile loop starting and ending in Longview. $300 including meals. Field limited to 175 riders. 800-374-BIKE.
July 1
Stephenville Firecracker 100, Stephenville. Includes routes of 10, 26, 43 and 62 miles. 254-965-5313.
July 15
Tour de Paris, Paris (Texas). Includes 15K, 40K, 70K and 100K routes. 800-727-4789.
July TBA
Katy Flatland Century, Katy. Routes of 30, 50, 60 100 miles. One of the largest cycling events in Texas. The course is flat and fast. At press time, an exact date had not been announced. 713-466-1240.
August 25-27
Hotter-n- Hell Hundred, Wichita Falls. Routes of 6, 25, 50, 62, 100 miles. The largest ride in Texas. www.hh100.org.
October 1-2
Bike to the Beach MS 150, San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Transportation is available and meals are provided. www.ms150.org.
October 8
The Livestrong Ride, Austin. Distances of 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 800-496-4402. www.laf.org.
October TBA
Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble. www.bikehouston.org.
November TBA
Novemberfest Metric Century, San Felipe. Benefits the Center For the Retarded. 713-525-8484.
Flag Football back to top .
Leagues sponsored by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. 713-845-1190. www.houstontx.gov/parks.
Through February 23
Winter Season. League open for men’s, women’s and coed teams. Five-week schedule.
April 17
I9 Sports Spring Flag Football Season. Beginning of men’s and coed seasons. Coed games played on Monday nights and Saturday mornings. Men’s games played on Saturday mornings. 713-661-0497. www.19sports.com.
September 12-October 26
Fall Season. League open for men’s, women’s and coed teams. Five-week schedule.
Golf back to top
March 3
14th Annual William Fuller Golf Classic. Florida scramble tourney hosted by former Houston Oilers defensive end at Longwood Golf Club. 8:30 a.m. Several sports celebrities expected to play. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. 713-334-4400.
March 24
Administaff Kenny Houston Hall of Fame Golf Classic. Benefits Arts and Medicine programs at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. Celebrities include former NFL stars Mel Renfro, Deacon Jones, Leroy Kelly, Paul Hornung, Larry Little and Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller. Oakhurst Country Club. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. 713-218-6400. www.administaffhalloffamegameclassic.com.
March 27
7th Annual ADA Golf Classic. Benefits the American Diabetes Association Champions Golf Club, shotgun start at noon. 713-977-7706, ext. 6086.
April 6
J.R. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament. Benefits the American Liver Foundation. Eagle Pointe Golf Club. 8:30 a.m. 713-622-1318. www.liverfoundation.org.
April 17-23
Shell Houston Open. PGA event moves to the new Tournament Course this year at Redstone Golf Club. Raises thousands of dollars annually for area charities. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
April 18
13th Annual Chuck Norris “Kick Drugs Out of America” Tennis & Golf Invitational. Features a weekend of private receptions, golf competitions and tennis matches featuring professional and celebrity players, including actor Chuck Norris. Benefits the Kick Start program. Noon. Lakeside Country Club. 713-868-6003. www.kick-start.org.
April 21
First Annual Steve McKinney Celebrity Golf Classic. Held at Magnolia Creek Golf Links. Benefits Front Line Kids. 281-992-7733.
May 11
6th Annual Swing for the Stars Golf Classic. Benefits the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. BlackHorse Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. 281-200-9337. www.council-houston.org.
May 12
14th Annual Cenikor Golf Tournament Hosted by Ed Brandon. Benefits Cenikor’s drug abuse treatment and prevention programs. Battle Grounds Golf Course. Florida scramble format. Noon. 713-266-9944. www.cenikor.org.
May 15
U.S. Women’s Open Local Qualifier. Westwood Country Club. (U.S. Women’s Open, June 29-July 2, Newport, R.I. Country Club.) 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
May 17
Cancer Counseling 17th Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds help Cancer Counseling assist cancer patients, families and friends in coping with the emotional effects of cancer through no-cost professional counseling and community education. Redstone Golf Club, Tournament Course. 1:30 p.m. 713-520-9873. www.cancerhouston.com.
U.S. Open Local Qualifier. Fazio Golf Course, The Woodlands Country Club. (U.S. Open, June 15-18, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, N.Y.) 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
May 22
12th Annual Kelsey-Seybold Golf Classic. Benefits Kelsey Research Foundation. Sweetwater Country Club. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. 713-442-1219. www.ksfnd.org.
June 5
U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier. Lake-side Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
June 7
6th Annual Free Enterprise Institute Golf Tournament. Benefits the Institute’s educational programs. Wildcat Golf Club. Noon. 713-984-1343. www.americanidea.org.
June 12
U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifier. Pine Forest Country Club. 281-454-7000. www. www.hga.org.
June 13-14
U.S. Amateur Public Links Local Qualifier. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
June 26
U.S. Junior Girls Local Qualifier. Jack Rabbit Course. Champions Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
June 27
U.S. Junior Amateur Local Qualifier. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
July 25-26
U.S. Amateur Local Qualifier. Gary Player Course, The Woodlands Country Club. (U.S. Amateur, Aug. 21-27, Hazeltine Golf Club, Chaska, Minn.) 281-454-7000. www. www.hga.org.
August 1
Houston City Amateur Qualifier and Texas State Mid-Amateur Qualifier. Bay Oaks Country Club. 281-454-6300. www.hga.org.
August 14
U.S. Mid-Amateur Local Qualifier. Tournament Course, Redstone Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 15
Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Player Course, The Woodlands Country Club. Golfers must possess a handicap of 15.4 or lower to attempt to qualify. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 16
Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Lakes Course. Wildcat Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 21
Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Lake Course. Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 23
Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Ever-green Point Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 26
Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Creek Course. Cypresswood Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 29
USGA Senior Amateur Local Qualifier. River Oaks Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
August 30
Houston City Senior Amateur Qualifier. The Battleground at Deer Park. Players must be at least 55. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
September 5
Houston City Senior Amateur Qualifier. Inwood Forest Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
September 15-17
Texas State Mid-Amateur Champion-ship. Champions Golf Club. 281-454-6300.
September 18
U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Local Qualifier. Houston Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
September 22-24
Houston City Amateur Championship. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www. Www.hga.org.
October 7-8
Houston Senior City Amateur. The tournament is split into two divisions: 55-and-older, and the “Super Senior” for 65-and-older. Players must reach the age by opening day of tournament. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
October 9
Prostate Cancer Research Initiative 12th Annual Golf Tournament. Raises funds for prostate cancer research through the Prostate Cancer Initiative at the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Urology. Champions Golf Course. 11 a.m. shotgun start. 713-798-6981.
October 9-15
Administaff Small Business Classic. PGA Champions (senior) Tour tournament returns to Augusta Pines for the second year. 281-357-4653.
November 6-12
Nationwide Tour Championship. The final event for the “futures” tour moves to Houston Houstonian Golf and Country Club this year. The 72-hole tournament is open to the top 60 money winners on the Nationwide Tour. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.
November 18-20
Golfers Against Cancer Tournament. The event begins with a dinner on Saturday night that includes a silent auction. A corporate outing for platinum and diamond sponsors with LPGA pros is scheduled for Sunday. The main tournament is set for Monday and is held on all five Kingwood Country Club courses. Scramble format. 281-459-8735. www.golferagainstcancer.org.
Note: At press time, the dates for the following tournaments had not been announced.
Roger Clemens-Giff Nielsen 20th Annual Day of Golf For Kids. Two-day event includes the Roger Clemens Lifetime Achievement Award dinner at the Houstonian. Golf event held the Houstonian Country Club and Shadow Hawk Golf Club. 713-218-6400.
Bill Yeoman Golf Tournament. The tournament honors the legendary former University of Houston football coach and benefits the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Wildcat Golf Club. www.wildcatgolfclub.com.
Bob Allen Golf Tournament. KTRK Channel 13 sports anchor Bob Allen hosts this tournament that raises funds for the Texas Special Olympics. Party and auction held night before tournament. Redstone Golf Course. 713-290-0049. www.specialolympicstexas.org.
Duck Hook Open. Formerly held in April, will be moved to the fall in 2006. Four-man scramble, best ball format. Benefits Taking Education to Work, matching business partners with teachers and students. Sponsored by the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Noon start. Raveneaux Country Club. 281-440-4160. www.hnwcc.com.
St. Luke’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament. Four-person teams. Come with two players and be paired. 1 p.m. start at Clear Creek Golf Club. Benefits St. Luke’s Auxiliary, which raises funds for wheelchairs, scholarships, etc. 713-791-2102.
6th Annual John Granato/UCP Celebrity Golf Classic. Benefits the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston. Includes Tee Off dinner and auction. Wildcat Golf Club. 713-838-9050, ext. 303. www.ucphouston.org.
ESCAPE Golf Tournament. 22nd annual event benefits the ESCAPE Family Resource Center. 713-942-9500. www.escapefrc.org.
Rice Golf Classic. Women’s tournament in the morning, men’s tournament in the afternoon. Timber Creek Golf Club. Benefits Rice women’s athletics. 713-348-6922. www.riceowls.com.
Hiking back to top
February 4
Big Creek Hike, Huntsville. An 8-mile round trip hike through a section of the Lonestar Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Presented by Go Xplor. www.goxplor.com.
February 11
Buffalo Bayou Hike. Participants hike along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd and Sabine streets. Excellent downtown skyline views. Sanctioned by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.
March 10-12
Enchanted Rock Trails Hike. Hiking in the beautiful Enchanted Rock State Park. www.goxplor.com.
March 18
High Island Hike. Participants hike through coastal marsh areas. Presented by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.
April 1
Bear Creek Park Hike. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.
May TBA
Brazos Bend Park Hike. Count the alligators on this excursion sponsored by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.
June 3
National Trails Day. Now in its 14th year, the program is sponsored by the American Hiking Society and serves to encourage people to flock to their favorite trails to experience the outdoors. www.americanhiking.org.
Terry Hershey Park Hike. Part of National Trail Days events. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.
MULTI-SPORT back to top
February 5
Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon, Shreveport, La. Solo and team divisions. 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run. Stoner Boat Launch. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
February 11
Evangeline Oak Duathlon, St. Martin-ville, La. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. 337-942-8565. kthebert54@yahoo.com. www.active.com.
February 19
T-Gator Series Duathlon, Lake Charles, La. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com.
February 25
Dirty Duathlon at Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort. 4-mile trail run, 15-mile mountain bike, 4-mile trail run. www.pureaustin.com.
SteelSports Adventure Race, Ville Platte, La. Open to teams of 2, 3 or 4 persons. Mountain bike 20 miles, paddle 20 miles, trekking 10 miles. Chicot State Park. www.steelsports.net.
March 6
Blue Norther Duathlon, Seguin. 3.1-mile run, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Jackson Auditorium on the Texas Lutheran College campus. Armando Villalpando. 830-303-1319. KA5ZUD@aol.com. www.seguinsun riselions.org.
March 11
Athens YMCA Triathlon, Athens. 300-meter swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Cain Center. www.active.com.
Pain in the Pines Adventure Race, Tyler. Mountain bike 12-16 miles, run 8-10 miles, paddle 1-3 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.
March 19
Great Adventure Race, Shreveport, La. Trail running, mountain biking, boating and a “mystery event.” Two-person teams. Lake Bistineau State Park. 318-798-1241. Fax 318-798-1249. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
Texas Motor Speedway F-1 Duathlon, Ft. Worth. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Texas Motor Speedway. 817-355-1279. www.ironheadrp.com.
Navarre Beach Abitaman Triathlon, Navarre Beach, La. 866-454-6561. www.abit aman.com.
Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon, Opelousas, La. Run 2 miles, bike 16 miles, run 2 miles. sbrdude@aol.com. www.lafayett efitness.org.
March 23-April 2
Senior Olympics. Open to athletes age 50 and over. Numerous sports contested, including tennis, track & field, bowling, golf, basketball. Registration deadline March 3. www.jcchouston.org/seniorolympics.
March 25
Dirty Duathlon At Bluff Creek Ranch, Warda. Trail run 3 miles, mountain bike 18 miles, trail run 3 miles. www.pureaustin.com.
April 1
My First/Next Triathlons, Galveston. Moody Gardens. 1⁄4-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run or walk. 800-343-4466. MFT@TriTexas.com. www.MyFirstTri.com.
April 2
Fast & Furious F-1 Duathlon, Grand Prairie. Run 2 miles, bike 10.3 miles, run 2 miles; or run 5K, bike 27K, run 5K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.
Gulfman Half-Iron Triathlon II, Galveston. Moody Gardens. Solo and relay: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. 800-343-4466. gulfMan@TriTexas.com. www.triTexas.com.
T-Gator Series Triathlon #1, Lake Charles, La. Swim 400 meters, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com, www.active.com.
April 8
Governor’s Triathlon, Lake Charles, La. Swim 200 meters, bike 6.2 miles, run 1.2 miles. For beginners only. McNeese State Univ. Recreation Complex. www.lakecharles triathletes.com.
SteelSports.net Spring Duathlon, Tyler. Trail run 2.5 miles, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 2.5 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.
April 9
Flying Bagel Duathlon, Shreveport, La. Run 2.9 miles, bike 18.2 miles, run 2.9 miles. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
Austin’s Cactus Challenge, Austin. Olympic: Swim 1,500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K. Sprint: Swim 500 meters, bike 20K, run 5K. Walter E. Long Metro Park. 866-820-6036. www.3disciplines.com.
Holy Toledo Triathlon Challenge III, Many, La. Swim 1 mile, bike 40 miles, run 10 miles. Cypress Bend State Park. 504-452-2856. www.holytoledotri.com.
April 22
Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon, La Porte. Tri: swim 1.5 miles, bike 40K, run 10K. Du: run 2 miles, bike 40K, run 10K. Aquabike: swim 1.5 miles, bike 40K. Sylvan Beach Park. 281-557-1465. www.ontherun.com.
Louisiana Triathlon, New Roads, La. Swim 800 meters, bike 30K, run 5K. Downtown New Roads at the Morrison Parkway boat launch. 225-296-7490. kdunaway@lawired.com. www.lawired.com/latri.
Dirty Duathlon, Smithville. XTreme and sprint off-road duathlons. Rocky Hill Ranch. www.uphillproductions.com.
April 23
Metroplex Du-2-Du Duathlon, Grand Prairie. Short course: Run 2 miles, bike 10.3 miles, run 2 miles. Long course: Run 8K, bike 61K, run 8K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.
April 30
Sunrise Series Triathlon #1, Shreveport, La. Swim 400 yards, bike 12 miles, run 2 miles. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
May 6
Gatorman Xterra Triathlon, Ruston, La. Swim 800 meters, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 3.5 miles. Lincoln Parish Park. www.dltmultisport.com.
May 7
Tri-Benbrook Sprint Triathlon, Fort Worth. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.8 miles, run 3.1 miles. Benbrook YMCA/Community Center. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.
Hidden Paradise Sprint Triathlon, Ruston, La. Swim 500 yards, bike 12 miles, run 3.2 miles. Lincoln Parish Park. www.dltmultisport.com.
May 14
Benbrook Kids Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Kids 7-10: Swim 100 meters, bike 2.5 miles, run 1 mile. Kids 11-14: Swim 200 meters, bike 5 miles, run 1.5 miles. Benbrook YMCA. www.ironheadrp.com.
May 21
Sunrise Series Triathlon #2, Shreveport, La. Swim 450 yards, bike 14 miles, run 2.5 miles. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
June 4
LA Tinman Red River Triathlon, Shreveport, La. Swim 1,500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles. Stoner Boat Launch. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.
June 11
Metroplex Sprint Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Swim 800 meters, bike 27K, run 5K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.
June 17
Power Maiden Sprint Triathlon, Athens. Women only. Swim 300 meters, bike 13.2 miles, run 3.1 miles. Cain Center. 817-707-0500.