Adaptive Sports

Spin Into Spring: May 6; this spinathon is a way to have fun and get exercise while experiencing and supporting the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports. Get ready for fun with dynamic instructors, music and giveaways; 8 a.m.-noon; $100 for 1 hour, $400 for 4 hours; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend; https://support.oregonadaptivesports.org/event/spin-into-spring/e176917.

Bowling

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake: April 27; form a team of 4-6 people for a bowling competition to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters; 4 p.m.; teams must raise a minimum of $350; Sun Mountain Fun Center, 300 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; www.bbbsco.org or 541-312-6047.

Equestrian

High Desert Horse Expo: April 20-22; featuring equestrian workshops, vendors and products, seminars with Ron McLoughlin, Cassi Soulé and more; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 20 and 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22; $5 general admission, $10 three-day pass, 12 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.highdeserthorseexpo.com or 971-224-5879.

Fitness and Training

Functional Strength Class: Wednesdays; a strength class designed by endurance athletes, for endurance athletes; this class will teach you simple movements that will help you run healthier and faster; $5 drop-in fee; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Golf

PGA Junior Golf League – Lost Tracks: Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting April 25; for boys and girls 14 and under; weekly golf instruction and six team-scramble style tournaments; advanced golf skills not required, although players must have their own golf clubs; 4 p.m.; $149 per player; Lost Tracks Golf Club, 60205 Sunset View Drive, Bend; www.bendparksandrec.org.

Health and Safety

Impact Concussion Baseline Testing: Friday; concussion baseline testing for ages 12 through 17 who have not received the baseline in the past two years; 10 a.m.; $15, registration required; The Center: Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research, 2200 NE Neff Road, Suite 200, Bend or 541-322-2321.

Concussion Seminar: April 17; join Viviane Ugalde of The Center and John Hilt of Step & Spine Physical Therapy for a seminar on concussions; 6 p.m.; Step & Spine Physical Therapy, 2185 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; www.thecenteroregon.com/medical-blog/concussion-seminar or 541-322-2211.

Kids

Little Sports Stars: Thursdays, April 12-26; for ages 4-5; give your child a rewarding first look at sports. Fun is the number one goal as we get your children ready to run the bases, score and play their way to great team work; 2-2:30 p.m.; $17; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Multi Sports

Up the Crooked River Duathlon: April 29; a 5K run, 40K bike followed by a 5K run. For the walkers, they will have a 2-mile walk, 10-mile bike followed by a 2-mile walk. Both events are open to individuals and teams of two; 10 a.m.; $30 for individuals, $60 for teams; Crooked River Park, 1377 S. Main St., Prineville; www.normsxtremefitness.com or 541-416-0455.

Cycling

Weekly Steel Ride: Wednesdays; a 30-mile steel bike ride; all are welcome; beginning and ending at Jackson’s Corner; 6-8 p.m.; Jackson’s Corner (east side), 1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend; www.bendvelo.com or 541-382-2453.

Women’s Road Rides: Sundays; weekly road rides to prepare for the Tour Deschutes 50-100 mile rides. Pace will be 11-18 miles per hour, with separate groups for different paces. Road bikes/cross bikes/gravel bikes only; 10 a.m.; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend; www.facebook.com/groups/RideSunnyWomen/about/.

Central Oregon Wheelers Annual Kickoff Event: April 17; a kickoff event for a social, recreational bike club; discuss rides, upcoming events, jerseys and more; 6 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; https://cowheelers.wildapricot.org/event-2848766 or 541-633-0423.

Bust Your Butte Gravel Challenge: April 21; come join in the fun at the inaugural Bust Your Butte Gravel Challenge. You can choose the 50-mile or 88-mile course. Both courses are 95 percent dirt and gravel with scenic views and very limited traffic; 9:30 a.m.; $70 for short course, $80 for long, juniors free; Horse Butte, Horse Butte Rd., Bend; www.tfgracing.com/bust-your-butte.html.

Pickleball

Pickleball Lessons: Saturdays, April 14-28; introductory pickleball lessons for ages 13 and over; 1-2 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; register by contacting Tim Miller at tennistim2@gmail.com.

Rugby

Bend Rugby Playoffs: April 14; the Bend Rugby team competes in the Northwest Playoffs; 10 a.m. for spectators; Big Sky Sports Complex, 21690 Neff Road, Bend; www.bendrugby.com or 919-291-2439.

Running

Pub Run to Bridge 99: Friday; join FootZone and Cascade Relays for a run to complimentary beer; strollers, friendly dogs, all paces are welcome; make arrangements for a ride home; 5:30 p.m.; free, RSVP required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/pub-run-to-bridge-99 or 541-317-3568.

Bend Area Running Fraternity: Mondays; a 3.5-mile run through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; all paces welcome; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Atlas Cider Co. Taproom, 750 SW Industrial Way, Bend or 307-286-5691.

Rise and Run: Tuesdays; meet at FootZone with lights and layers; all paces welcome; 3- to 5-mile routes usually take advantage of snow-free and lit paths in the Old Mill District; 5 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Tuesday Performance Group: Tuesdays; an interval-based workout group that welcomes all ability levels; this is a low-key, inclusive group focused on getting the most out of your running; workout distances vary; effort level is up to you; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary, Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Noon Run: Wednesdays; order lunch from a local taco shop when you leave and have it when you return; meet at FootZone; noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Hump Day Run: Wednesdays; get over the midweek hump with runners of all paces; this winter, runs are typically 3 to 5 miles to the Old Mill and back; no one will be left behind; bring a few bucks if you want to get a beer after; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run: Saturdays; all paces welcome for a 3- to 5-mile run; bring a few bucks for coffee at a local shop afterward with your new running buddies; 9 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Bend Marathon and Half: April 22; the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K family race all start and finish at Crow’s Feet Commons in Bend; the courses follow the Deschutes River through Bend; 7 a.m.; $30-$130 price varies depending on distance entered and date of entry; downtown Bend, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.bend-marathon.com.

FootZone’s 10k Training Group begins: April 28; learn workouts that will make you a stronger runner, nutrition specific to longer distances, efficient running form, warm ups and cool down while safely gaining mileage to complete your first 10K; 8 a.m.; $70 before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/10K-training-group-begins/ or 541-317-3568.

FootZone’s IntroRUN 5K Training Group: April 28; learn about running form, breathing, warm ups, nutrition, gear while you train for your first 5K over 7 weeks. Includes training calendar, two coached workouts per week, tech tee, and FootZone fun; 8 a.m.; $70 on or before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/footzone-introrun-training-group-starts/ or 541-317-3568.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays; table tennis players of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend open play; round-robin tournament will be held the third Wednesday of each month; 6-9 p.m.; $4, $3 for players 17 and under or 65 and over; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; www.bendtabletennis.com.

WAter Sports

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Saturdays though May 26; Thursdays, May 3-31; participants will learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner kayaking course, for ages 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-kayaking or 541-317-9407.

Brace & Roll: Thursdays and Fridays, May 3-Oct. 5; learn brace and roll maneuvers in a whitewater kayak; 5 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/brace-roll-tumalo-creek-summer/ or 541-797-6231.

Paddle Festival Kayak Clinic: May 4-6; introductory courses to kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding; 10 a.m.-noon May 4 and 5, 1-3 p.m. May 6; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/two-hour-paddlefest-kayak-sup-clinics/ or 541-317-9407.

Spring Paddle Festival: May 5; try the latest models of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards and learn from experts and pros; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/spring-paddlefest-2018/ or 541-317-9407.