Archery

Youth Archery Development in Central Oregon Open House: May 7; Top Pin Archery Academy is beginning the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program. Try archery or bring your bow to shoot. Snacks are provided, and there will be giveaways; 5 p.m.; Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, Redmond or 760-532-0112.

Cycling

Sunnyside Sports Women’s Road Rides: Thursdays; 1-2 hour casual road ride. Leaves Sunnyside Sports at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evenings; distances vary from 20-35 miles; this is not a race; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend or 541-788-6227.

Chainbreaker MTB Race PreRide: Saturday; Join the experienced cycling coaches from Bend Endurance Academy for a preride of the Chainbreaker course. The preride of the new and updated course is designed to encourage beginners and juniors to race while giving returning racers a chance to preview the new course. Riders can meet at 9:30 a.m. at BEA offices at 500 SW Bond St. to take advantage of a shuttle out to the course. Participants can also meet out at the start of the course at 10 a.m.; Couch Road, Bend; athletepath.com/chainbreaker or 541-335-1346.

Nice and Easy Rides with Hutch’s Bicycles: May 7; A “nice and easy” road ride along Bear Creek Loop in Bend; 6:30 p.m.; Hutch’s Bicycles Eastside, 820 NE 3rd St., Bend; hutchsbicycles.com.

Women’s Weekend Cycling Camp — John Day/Fossil: May 8-10; Fully supported recreational rides in John Day and Fossil. No one is left behind. Improve confidence in a supportive group atmosphere while learning skills and tips for riding safely and efficiently; $225; Bowen Sports Performance, 225 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-977-1321.

Ride Through Time: May 9; Historic cycling tour of Tumalo: Visit eight historic sites including Bull Creek Dam, Gerking Homestead, Tumalo Cemetery, Laidlaw Bank, & Tumalo Community Church; 10 a.m.; Fremont Meadow, Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend; cogwild.com/private-tours or 541-385-7002.

Chainbreaker Mountain Bike Race: May 9; The Chainbreaker mountain bike race is back again for its 19th year with a new course. The long-running race takes place in the Skyline Forest just outside of Bend. The course for elite and sports racers is 22-23 miles. There is a separate division for beginners and juniors. Preride scheduled for May 2; 10:30 a.m.; $40 for adults, $15 for juniors, price rises $5 after May 7; Skyline Forest, Bend; athletepath.com/chainbreaker or 541-335-1346.

Hunt for History: May 16; Bicycle and walking tours and scavenger hunt: Go on a hunt of historic Redmond homes, bike or walk to the homes, learn about their rich history with prizes and more; 10 a.m.; Redmond Centennial Park, corner of 7th Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond or 541-923-7758.

Nice and Easy Rides with Hutch’s Bicycles: May 21; A “Nice and easy” mountain bike ride on Phil’s Trail. Meet at Phil’s trailhead at 6:30 p.m.; Phil’s Trailhead, Skyliner Rd., just west of Bend; hutchsbicycles.com/ride-calendar.

Bend Don’t Break Bike Race: May 23; In its fifth year, Bend Don’t Brake aims to provide a fast and furious (yet safe) circuit course in Bend. Cyclists can choose from six different competitive divisions. Bend Don’t Brake is a part of the Oregon Senior Games as well as the Oregon Women’s Prestige Series. All participants must belong to the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association or get a temporary OBRA number on the day of the race; 9 a.m.; Early registration $30, day-of $35; Bend Road Works, 61150 SE 27th, Bend; benddontbrake.com/register.html or 415-652-1484.

Central Oregon 500+: June 3-7; Five days of Central Oregon road rides; 100-mile and 100K ride options each day; guides for fast, medium and slow packs; cyclists may sign up for select days or all five; $70 per day or $325 for all five days; Mt. Bachelor Loop, Crooked River Canyon, East Lake, Smith Rock, McKenzie Pass, 563 SW 13th St., Suite 201, Bend; mbsef.org/events/central-oregon-500 or 541-388-0002.

Nice and Easy Rides with Hutch’s Bicycles: June 4; “Nice and easy” road bike ride, meeting at Tumalo Coffeehouse at 6:30 p.m.; 19855 4th St., Bend; hutchsbicycles.com/ride-calendar.

Balance Bikers: June 5; For ages 2, 3 and 4, riders must be able to do some striding on their balance bikes. Our group will explore cool areas, play games and work on becoming a team under the direction of our awesome coaches; 4 p.m.; $60; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; bendenduranceacademy.org/enrollment/.

Equestrian

High Desert Horse Expo: May 8 and 9; We will have more than 135 vendor booths, workshops, and outdoor round pen demos; Entrance $5; children 12 and under are free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; highdeserthorseexpo.com or 503-682-0411 ext. 103.

Clint Surplus Spring Tuneup Clinic: May 10 and 11; Local horse trainer Clint Surplus will teach a two-day clinic that includes ground work in the morning and mounted work in the afternoon. Registration not required for auditors; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; auditors $20 per day; participants $300 two full days; Pilato Ranch, 70955 Holmes Road, Sisters; truhorsemanship.com or 541-961-5727.

Rescue Revolution: May 30; A Trainer Challenge: Join in on this family event at Rim Rock Riders to watch these amazing horses compete, featuring food, doors prizes, raffles, a silent auction, vendors and a tack sale and more; 9 a.m.; Rim Rock Event Center at Brasada Ranch, 17037 SW Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; rescuerevolution.info/ or 503-833-2866.

Martial Arts

Kobukan Karate: Monday and Tuesday; For children 4-11 years. Students work on self discipline as well as creating positive attitudes at home, school and in class. Listening skills and cooperation will be taught as well as proper self defense; 5:30 p.m.; $45; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond or 541-548-7275.

Motor Sports

Crooked River Ranch Steel Stampede: Saturday and Sunday; Vintage motorcycles competing in trials and motocross on a natural terrain track in Crooked River Ranch Canyon; 10 a.m.; $10 for spectators; Crooked River Ranch, Terrebonne; steelstampede.org.

Multi Sports

Obstacle Course Training Camp: Saturdays; Six-week course for those planning to participate in a Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash or any other obstacle course race/mud run; 10 a.m.; $105 plus fees in advance, $20 for drop-ins; Cascade Middle School Track, Bend; fitnesstrainingbysloane.blogspot.com or 541-848-8395.

Pole Pedal Paddle: May 16; The U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle is a multisport event that includes alpine and cross country skiing, cycling, running and kayaking. The race benefits the MBSEF; 9:15 a.m.; $40 – $205 (fee depends on age, category and date of registration); Mt. Bachelor Ski Area to Les Schwab Amphitheater, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend; pppbend.com/register or 541-388-0002.

Mini Pole Pedal Paddle: May 17; Teams of six, each ranging in age from first to sixth grade, compete in river rafting (with a rafting guide), biking, an obstacle course and a run; 9 a.m.; $150 per team; Les Schwab Amphitheater, Old Mill District, 344 Southwest Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend; endurancecui.active.com or 541-388-0002.

Running

Tuesday Performance Running Group: Tuesdays; An interval-based workout to help you get the most out of your running; distance and effort vary according to what works for you; 5:30 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.

Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays; Order a Taco Stand burrito when you leave and it will be ready upon return. Meet at FootZone a few minutes before noon FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.

Wednesday Group Run: Wednesdays; Featuring a 3-5 mile group run; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Summer Races Training Group: Wednesdays and Saturdays; Group training for summer races, meets twice a week and includes road/trail runs, interval training, nutrition and core strength; all abilities welcome; 6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Saturdays; $40 for eight sessions; Integrate Fitness, 62477 Eagle Road, Bend or 541-598-6401.

Moms Running Group: Thursdays; All moms welcome with or without strollers; 3-4.5 mile run at 8- to 12-minute mile paces; meet at FootZone at 9:15, rain or shine; 9:30 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.

Last Thursday Growler Run: Last Thursday each month: live music, local artwork and a 3-5 mile group run all topped off with beer from Growler Phil’s/Primal Cuts; music at 5:30 p.m., run starts at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Trail Running Adventure: Saturday; Enjoy a run on local trails with World Mountain Running champ Max King, with running tips, cool sights, and breakfast snacks back at the trailhead; 8 a.m.; registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.

Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run: Saturday; This event is a fundraiser for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which provides support to the families of injured or fallen firefighters; 9 a.m.; $25 – $30; Ochoco Creek Park, 450 NE Elm St., Prineville; 541-815-2050.

Cinco De Mayo 5K/10K Race: May 5; An all-ages timed fun run or walk; 7 p.m.; $25, $20 for youth under 21; Hola!, 920 NW Bond St., Bend; www.j.mp/CincoDeMayoRun or 541-389-1601.

Running Performance and Biomechanics Class: May 7; Featuring drills, lifts and stations to make you a stronger, faster, more efficient runner; for runners of every ability; 5:30 p.m.; $96, $64 for high school students; Rebound Physical Therapy and Biomechanics Lab – Westside, 1160 SW Simpson Ave., Suite 200, Bend or 541-419-8208.

Run Like a Girl, Shop Like a Diva 5K: May 9; 5K run/walk event to benefit Bend Spay & Neuter Project; walk, run or push a stroller; raffle prizes include manicures, facials and massages; vendors on site; 9 a.m.; $25; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; bendsnip.org/events or 541-617-1010.

Smith Rock Half Marathon and 10K: May 10; This road race features two distances that provide amazing views of the Cascade Mountains, the sheer rock faces at Smith Rock State Park and the unique beauty of the area; 7 a.m.; $52-$67; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Dr, Terrebonne; athletepath.com.

FootZone’s Pub run to Deschutes Brewery: May 11; Meet at FootZone at 5:30 p.m., run a 3-5 mile loop with a scavenger hunt option, and meet back at Deschutes for free samples of Twilight Ale, toasts, music by Downhill Ryder, and more; 5:30 p.m.; no cost but please RSVP; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.

Good Form Running Clinic: May 14; With a focus on proper mechanics, Good Form Running aims to help runners of all ages and abilities achieve these goals. We will go over the four points of Good Form Running, do some drills, and take some video to help build awareness. Clinics will last about 90 minutes. Limited to 15 spots, so RSVP is required; 5:30 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events/clinics or 541-317-3568.

School of Running With Scott White: May 14; An in-depth look at running mechanics and a breakdown of the fundamentals; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

March of Celebration 5K: May 16; A 5K to benefit the Emergency Food Pantry; 8 a.m.; $15 for early bird, $30 day-of, registration required; The Salvation Army, 515 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend; salvationarmybendoregon.org or 541-389-8888.

Preview Night of “Pre’s People:” May 21; A preview of the documentary of distance runner Steve Prefontaine, also featuring “Fire on the Track,” to benefit the Pre’s People documentary; 6 p.m.; $10; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; 541-389-1601.

Fun Run with Picky Bars: May 28; Lauren Fleshman will be lead a 3-5 mile shake down run for the Bend Happy Girls race (you don’t have to be a girl or registered for the race to join.) Meet at FootZone at 5:30 p.m., run, and reconvene in the plaza in front of Crow’s Feet Commons for the release of the new Picky Bar flavor. There will be a free Picky Bar for everyone, and beer; 5:30 p.m.; free but please RSVP; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/eventss or 541-317-3568.

Happy Little Kids Race: May 30; This children’s race is part of the Happy Girls Run – Bend. Open to both happy boys and girls this event is a great way to give your little ones some inspirational exercise alongside mom; 1 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; happygirlsrun.com/.

Run to the Ruts 5K/10K: June 6; Celebrate National Trails Day with a walk or run along the trails at The Center. Includes both paved and gravel trails; not suitable for strollers; The Center, 1315 NW Fourth St., Suite A, Redmond; blm.gov/or/oregontrail/.

Bend Beer Chase: June 6; The Bend Beer Chase is a one-day, six person running relay that showcases the best of the Central Oregon craft brewery scene. With a team of six runners (teams can have between one and six members), each runner can expect to run approximately 9-11 miles, split between two legs. Throughout the event, participants will sample craft beer directly from the breweries along the course route; $30 – $600, Entry fee depends on number of team members and entry date; Various Bend Breweries, Bend; clr.relayguide.com/registration or 541.350.4635.

Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run: June 7; A fun run/walk 5K benefiting Sara’s Project; 9 a.m.; $25 – $40, registration required; Drake Park, 777 Riverside Blvd., Bend; heavencanwait.org or 541-706-6996.

Snow Sports

Snowshoe Tours: Saturdays and Tuesdays in May; Snowshoe offtrail and away from crowds into the Cascade Mountains; 9 a.m.; $60; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Hwy 97, Suite 13, Bend; wanderlusttours.com/.

Summer Nordic Ski Training: Begins May 8; For skiers ages 12 and older; One- through five-day-a-week options for nordic ski racers looking to stay fit and active over the summer season; 3 p.m.; $170 – $600; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; bendenduranceacademy.org/enrollment/.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Evening Play: May 6; Evening play hosted by Bend Table Tennis Club; 6 p.m.; $3, Bend; www.bendtabletennis.com.

Walks

Autism Walk: Saturday; Featuring raffles, food, a silent auction and more; free lunch provided; registration required; 10 a.m.; 11 for children ages 3-12, $14 for adults before April 6; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond; firstgiving.com or 503-636-1376.

Racewalking Clinic: May 9; Gary Firestone will explain and demonstrate the basics of racewalking technique and rules, followed by a racewalking workout; 10 a.m. registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events/racewalking-clinic or 541-317-3568.

Bark For Life of La Pine/Sunriver Doggie 5K: May 24; The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer; noon; $90; The Village in Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver; m.relay.acsevents.org.

Water Sports

15th Annual Spring Paddlefest: Saturday; Enjoy free boat and board demos with the staff from Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe; 10 a.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 Columbia St., Bend; tumalocreek.com/events or 541-317-9407.

North American Pond Skimming Championships: May 9; Contestants attempt to make it across the 100-foot long pond with out wiping out, all ages welcome; 11 a.m.; $25 entry fee, free for spectators; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com.