Archery

Youth Archery Development in Central Oregon Open House: Thursday; Top Pin Archery Academy is excited to begin the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program. Try archery or bring a bow to shoot. Snacks and giveaways provided; 5 p.m.; Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, Redmond or 760-532-0112.

Basketball

Raven Youth Basketball Camp: June 1-2, 4-5, 22-24, June 29-July 1; Camp open to fifth- through eighth-grade boys living in the Ridgeview High boundary. Players will by instructed by Ravens coaches and varsity players; 5:30 p.m.; $50 – $100; Ridgeview High School gym, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond or 541-504-3600 ext. 6216.

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; 5:30 p.m.; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend or 541-788-6227.

Women’s Weekend Cycling Camp – John Day/Fossil: Friday – Sunday; 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: Saturday; Historic Cycling Tour of Tumalo: Visit eight historic sites including Bull Creek Dam, Gerking Homestead, Tumalo Cemetery, Laidlaw Bank, and Tumalo Community Church; 10 a.m.; Fremont Meadow, Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; cogwild.com/private-tours or 541-385-7002.

Chainbreaker Mountain Bike Race: Saturday; The Chainbreaker mountain bike race is back again for its 19th year with a new course for 2015. 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 are separate divisions for beginners and juniors; 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.

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 St., Bend; benddontbrake.com/register or 415-652-1484.

Central Oregon 500+: June 3-7; Five days of Central Oregon road rides; 100-mile and 100K 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; Mount Bachelor loop, Crooked River Canyon, East Lake, Smith Rock and McKenzie Pass; 563 SW 13th St Suite 201, Bend; mbsef.org/events/central-oregon-500 or 541-388-0002.

Balance Bikers: June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4; 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: Friday and Saturday; The High Desert Horse Expo will have more than 135 vendor booths, workshops, and outdoor round pen demos. The only horse expo in Oregon east of the Cascades; $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: Sunday and May 11; Local horse trainer Clint Surplus will teach a two-day clinic to include ground work in the morning and mounted work in the afternoon. Registration not required for auditors; 9 a.m. auditors $20 per day; participants $300 two full days; Pilato Ranch, 70955 Holmes Rd., Sisters; truhorsemanship.com/classes.htm or 541-961-5727.

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

Miscellaneous

North American Pond Skimming Championships: Saturday; Contestants attempt to traverse the 100-foot long pond without wiping out; all ages welcome; 11 a.m.; $25 entry fee, free for spectators; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com.

Dog Agility Event: June 6; Featuring dogs and their handlers moving through obstacle courses, hosted by Bend Agility Action Dogs; 8 a.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville or 541-380-4198.

Multi Sport

Obstacle Course Training Camp: Saturday; 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; In the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle 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 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend; endurancecui.active.com or 541-388-0002.

Rodeo

75th Annual Sisters Rodeo: June 12-14; Visit sistersrodeo.com for more schedule and ticket information.

Running

Cinco De Mayo 5K/10K Race: Tuesday; An all-ages timed fun run or walk; 7 p.m.; $25, $20 for youth under 21, $30 after May 2; Hola!, 920 NW Bond St., Bend; www.j.mp/CincoDeMayoRun or 541-389-1601.

Run Like a Girl, Shop Like a Diva 5K: Saturday; 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: Sunday; This road race is sure to become a favorite, featuring two great 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.; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Dr, Terrebonne; athletepath.com/smith-rock-half-marathon-10k.

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; 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. Participants 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, $20, $30 day-of, registration required; The Salvation Army, 515 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend; salvationarmybendoregon.org or 541-389-8888.

The Jungle Run: May 21; 4-mile trail run or a 2-mile trail run/walk; course includes singletrack trails, mud bogs, several steep ascents and descents, and numerous log crossings; 5 p.m.; free for COCC and OSU-Cascades students and staff, $5 for others; COCC track, 2600 NW College Way, Bend or 541-383-7794.

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; eventbrite.com or 541-389-1601.

Bark for Life 5K: May 24; A 5K poker fun run/walk with your dog on the trails of Sunriver; 10 a.m.; $15 for one dog and person, $20 for one dog and family; Sunriver Village, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver; lapinebarkforlife.com or 541-536-7619.

Last Thursday Growler Run: May 28; Last Thursdays on Galveston Avenue; live music, local artwork and a 3-5 mile group run all topped off with beer from Growler Phil’s, 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.

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 (participant 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; free but please RSVP; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; footzonebend.com/events 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 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; www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/.

Bend Beer Chase: June 6; 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; $30 – $600 (entry fee depends on number of team members and entry date); Various Bend breweries; 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

Summer Nordic Ski Training: Fridays in May; 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; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/enrollment/.

Table Tennis

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

Walking

Racewalking Clinic: Saturday; 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.

Water Sports

BYOB Kayaking: May 17; Bring your own boat to the Cascade Swim Center to practice your kayaking skills and float your boats in the safety and comfort of our pool; 5 p.m.; $5; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond or 541-548-7275.