Adventure Racing

Sixth Annual Bend-AR: Sept. 10; 30-hour, expedition-style, point-to-point race. Teams will be bussed to a remote location and will race to make it back to the finish line. There will be mountain biking, trekking, navigating, flat water paddling, and more; $375 for two person team; 8 a.m.; Ochocos, Prineville, 415-656-9764, www.bendracing.com/2016-races/bend-ar-2/.

Cycling

Mt. Bachelor Gravity Race Series: Friday and Aug. 26; second summer of the Gravity Race Series. This is an unsanctioned series, so you do not need any special license or membership in order to participate. Simply show up on the evening of the race or pre-register online to participate; competitors will need a valid day or twilight lift ticket or season pass to compete; $15 for advance registration; $20 for day-of; 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 800-829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com/event/gravity-race-series-1/.

Ochoco Gravel Roubaix: Saturday; a Gran Fondo-style gravel bicycle race through the Ochoco National Forest. Riders can choose from 120-, 80-, 45- and 10-mile loops; $25-$75; 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St., Prineville, www.ochocogravelroubaix.com.

Mt. Bachelor Volcanic Bike & Brew Festival: Aug. 26; the final stop of the Oregon Enduro Series, several Central Oregon Bike shops, numerous breweries from across the Northwest and many other vendors. This is a great weekend for local and visiting mountain bike enthusiasts to get away for a weekend; free; 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 800-829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com/event/volcanic-bike-brew-festival/.

Mt. Bachelor XC Race series: Aug. 27; the second XC Race Series at Mt. Bachelor ski area. This is an unsanctioned series, so you do not need any special license or membership in order to participate. Simply show up on the evening of the race or pre-register online to participate; $15 for advance registration; $20 for day-of; 8-11:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 800-829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com/event/xc-race-series-1/.

Thrilla Cyclocross Series: Wednesdays Aug. 31 to Sept. 28; five-part cyclocross series, anyone 12 and older can participate; $10-$90; 5-7 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend, 541-388-0002, www.mbsef.org/events/mbsef-thrilla-cyclocross-series.

Equestrian

Ranch Horse Trail Challenge: Saturday; second in a series of three Ranch Horse Trail Challenge, open to all horses, mules, and riders. Overall series Hi Point Buckles to be awarded in each of three divisions: youth, open, and nonpro. Benefits Mustangs To The Rescue and Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club; $10-$100; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rolling M Ranch, 69516 Hinkle Butte Road, Sisters, 503-887-4860 and 541-330-8943.

Health and Safety

What Don’t You Know about Search and Rescue: Thursday and Aug. 23; hear from local volunteers about the common myths and misconceptions about search and rescue. During the presentation you’ll learn who they are, what they do, how to keep yourself safe, how to join SAR and hear about some of their most harrowing rescues; free; 6-7 p.m.; Thursday at East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; Aug. 23 at Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, 541-312-1032; 541-312-1032, www.deschuteslibrary.org.

Multi Sports

RAT Race: Saturday; a pool-based sprint triathlon, duathlon, 5K run and kids race around Redmond’s Cascade Swim Center. The triathlon portion of the race will consist of the ride-then-run format. Individuals, teams and businesses are welcome to compete; $10-$60; 7 a.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-923-5650, www.racetherat.com.

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center Kids’ Triathlon: Aug. 28; non-timed, this triathlon focuses on kids having fun in a safe and encouraging environment. Swimming will be held in the center’s supervised pool and biking and running courses will be in Juniper Park; $25 in-district /$30 out-of-district, includes T-shirt; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend, 541-389-7665, www.bendparksandrec.org/juniper_swim__fitness/kids-triathlon/.

Obstacle Courses

Kids Obstacle Challenge: Saturday; join the fun at Mount Bachelor, where the terrain is as rough as it is beautiful. Sign up your eager adventurers for a 1- to 2-mile course filled with new and improved obstacles built just for kids 5 to 16; $30 in advance, $40 day of; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mount Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 800-655-1127, www.kidsobstaclechallenge.com/.

Running

Twilight 5K Run/Walk: Thursday; evening race from Deschutes Brewery Warehouse through Farewell Bend and Riverbend Parks; $30-$35; 7 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery Warehouse, Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend, www.superfitproductions.com/races/twilight-5k-run-walk.

Monkey Face Half Marathon & 4 Mile: Saturday; half marathon and 4-mile trail race, includes chip timing, aid stations, half marathon finisher medals and age group awards; $20-$70; 8 a.m.-noon; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne, 5417313507, www.pinkbuffaloracing.com/mfhm.html.

Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5K Fun Run and Walk: Sunday; a 5k and 1-mile race, the goal of the race is to finish before Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony does; $30 for 5k, $20 for mile run, $10 for kids race; 9 a.m.; Campus Track, Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, 541-317-3941, www.beatbeethoven5k.com.

COTA Movie Night at McMenamins: Aug. 25; screening of “The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young.” which documents the unique, cult-like race that has seen only 10 finishers in its first 25 years. Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $5; 9-11 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com.

Shoes and Brews: Aug. 25; meet at a designated brewery and run a 3-mile route. All paces are welcome; free; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend, 541-389-1601, www.fleetfeetbend.com.

Run Fast, Eat Slow with Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky: Aug. 26; world-class marathoner and four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan is coming to Bend. Run with her and co-author and chef Elyse Kopecky, and then learn about their new book, “Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes.” We’ll meet at FootZone at 5:30 for a 3-mile run and reconvene at 6:30 at Mirror Pond Plaza in front of Crow’s Feet Commons for a discussion with Shalane and Elyse; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com.

Table Tennis

Bend Table Tennis: Mondays and Sunday; play is informal and open to everyone; no session on Aug. 22; $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and juniors; 6-9 p.m. Mondays, 3-6 p.m. Sunday; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend, www.bendtabletennis.com.

Track and Field

Twilight All-Comers Meet: Wednesday; hosted by the Central Oregon Track Club, the meet is open to club and unattached athletes of all ages and experience levels in most events (pole vault and hurdles are limited to experienced participants); $5; 6:30 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend, www.centraloregontrackclub.com.

Water Sports

Pickin’ and Paddlin’: Aug. 24; kayak, canoe and paddleboard demos, with live music at 5 p.m. with The Crow and the Canyon, Cascade Crescendo and Space Heaterz; $10, in advance only; 4-9:30 p.m.; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend, 541-317-9407, www.tumalocreek.com/pickin-paddlin-2016/.