Thu., June 22
Greater Danville Open Invitational Golf Tournament. Join the Rotary Club of Danville for a day of championship-level golf. 11:30 a.m. at Poppy Ridge in Livermore. Price includes box lunch and dinner at the clubhouse. To sign up or become a sponsor, call Tony Leonard at 925-837-3716 or Jeff Behring at 925-648-3829.
Fri., June 23
Prairie City Race Series. This mountain bike race in Folsom attracts competitors from across Northern California. More info: RaceMtBikes.com or 916-988-0683.
Tahoe Rim Trail 165-Mile Segment Hikes. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers the chance to join its prestigious 165-Mile Club by hiking the trail’s entire 165 miles in eight segments. New 165ers get a signed certificate, a pin, a rocker, and recognition on the association’s Web site and newsletter — any accompanying pet or companion animal also gets recognition. To sign up for guided hikes or get more info, visit TahoeRimTrail.com or call 775-298-0012. Sat., June 24
The Best of the Bay. Cycle through some of the most beautiful and difficult ninety miles in the Bay Area, with panoramic bay views, miles of untouched hills, and redwood forests. 84/100 miles; preregistration only. For more info, visit CherryCityCyclists.org or call 510-357-3045 ext.11.
Giro di Peninsula. Ride like the Italians at the 2006 Giro di Peninsula at Bay Meadows Race course in San Mateo. All proceeds go to help Bay Area people with developmental disabilities and their families. Four different courses available: 100K, 70K, 30K, 30K EZ. Early registration $35 per adult. For more info or to register, visit FestaFoundation.org/giro.html
Kulture Shock Car Show. Car show competition at Lake County Fairgrounds, Lakeport, hosted by the Los Diablos Car Club. For rules, registration, and accommodations, visit KultureShockCarShow.com or call 707-263-3283.
Lakeport Auto Races. All sorts of cars — modifieds, mini Stocks, street Stocks, bombers, and Cruisers — compete in Silver Circle Volkswagen’s Trek around the Track. 7 p.m., $9 children and $12 adults. For more info, visit LakeportSpeedway.com or call 707-274-2844.
Nor-Cal Boat & Ski Club Circle Ski Race. Skiers compete on two-mile course starting from Lucerne Harbor launch facility in Lucerne, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info and tickets, visit NWSRA.net or call Bonnie Sears at 707-263-1848.
San Jose Triathlon. Starting at 8:00 a.m., this two-day event begins with a 500-yard swim in Lake Almaden, followed by a ten-mile mountain bike ride and 3.1-mile run. On-site registration starts at 6:30 a.m. E-mail [email protected] for more info.
VW by the Lake. A Volkswagen car show at Lakeport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with winners’ promenade, swap meet, Trek-Around-the-Track at the Lakeport Raceway, and tailgate party at the drive-in. For more info, visit VWLakeCounty.com or call 707-274-1987.
Sun., June 25
Burlingame Criterium. A fast, technical racecourse: three right turns, one left turn, and one sweeper before the straight to the finish line. Race begins downtown at 1160 Burlingame Ave., 7:00 a.m. Online registration closes June 23. Sixth annual kids’ ride starts at 10:20 a.m. For more info, visit BurlingameCriterium.com
Race Across Marin. The race runs from Bodega Bay (starting at 800 Hwy 1) to the Golden Gate through Tomales, Marshall, Point Reyes Station, and Olema before ascending Mount Tamalpais — a 51-mile road-bike segment followed by an 16-mile trail run. The run takes competitors through Mount Tamalpais State Park, Muir Beach, Tennessee Valley, and the Marin Headlands to finish in the shadow of the Golden Gate. Entry fees: $200 per person solo; $125 per person relay. Hurry, only 100 racers can enter. To register, visit EnviroSports.com or call 415-868-1829.
Fri., June 30
Prairie City Race Series. See June 23.
Sat., July 1
Clear Lake International Worm Races. Enter your own highly trained, expertly disciplined earthworm in this internationally known competition for a shot at stardom. Held at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore D., Clear Lake, the worm race is part of the city’s Independence Day Festivities. For more info, visit ClearLakeChamber.com or call 707-994-3600.
Sun., July 2
1/8 and 7/2 Lake Merced Run. Tackle this 4.6-mile paved loop around Lake Merced in San Francisco for a $5 registration fee. Meet in the Sunset Blvd. parking lot at 9 a.m. For more info, visit DSERunners.com or call 415-978-0837.
Vacaville Gran Prix. Cyclists face off on a 1.1-mile course around downtown Vacaville. Events include a one-to-two-lap kids’ race (free), a three-lap team relay, and a thirty-lap Men’s Elite challenge. Register at Gold’s Gym (Parker and Main sts.), starting at 7 a.m. For more info, visit VeloPromo.com or call 209-533-4996.
Tue., July 4
Pleasant Hill Firecracker 5K Run Walk. Three laps on a flat course along the July 4 parade route. Run starts at 8:15 a.m. in downtown Pleasant Hill. Kids’ dash, a 100-yard sprint, starts at 8:00 a.m. Register in front of Fleet Feet Sports, 45 Crescent Dr. For more info, visit FleetFeetPleasantHill.com or call 925-827-4772.
2006 Davis Fourth of July Criterium. Bike races on a 0.7-mile loop in downtown Davis range from a one-lap free kids- ride to a sixty-lap pro men’s ride. Info: DBCRaceTeam.org or 530-759-1133.
World Pillow Fighting Championships. Amid other July 4 events, grown men and women battle it out while sitting on a wet, slippery pole over a pit of muddy water to see who will be the pillow-fighting champ. Held at Plaza Park, Warm Springs Road, Kenwood. For more info, visit KenwoodPillowFights.com or call 707-833-2440.
Fri., July 7
Lake County Rodeo. Two-day rodeo starts at 7 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport. Pro rodeo, bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, and all sanctioned events. BBQ, vendors, and Saturday night dance. $12 adults, $6 children, and $10 seniors. For more info, visit LakeCountyRodeo.com
Sat., July 8
Coyote Creek Criterium. San Jose bike race. For more info or to register, visit MontaVistaVelo.com or call 408-215-8459.
Lake County Rodeo. See July 7.
Mount Diablo Hill Climb. This CoCo Cycling Club 10K rolls through 1.5 miles of scenic gentle hills before heading into steep, twisting mountain turns. For more info, visit C4Racing.org
Sun., July 9
Lafayette Criterium. The Contra Costa Cycling Club holds its second annual race through downtown Lafayette on a 1K triangular loop. The course starts with a moderate climb, followed by a short and fast downhill, and finishes with a steady climb. For more info, visit C4racing.org or call Ben Inglis at 925-977-9179.
Fri., July 14
Cougar Mountain Race Weekend. This event at Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway features professional and amateur road cycling, mountain biking, eight-hour endurance cycling, gravity racing, running, exposition, swap meet, vintage cycling concours, wine tasting, and bike clinics. For more info, visit CMClassic.com or call 650-364-7612.
Sat., July 15
Fall River Century. The twelfth annual event has rides for all ages through Northern California scenery and benefits Fall River Valley community groups. 25-, 62-, and 100-mile routes plus a new double metric. Starts and ends at the InterMountain Fairgrounds in McArthur. For more info, visit Shasta.com/billofsail or call 530-336-6169.
Harvest Century Bicycle Tour. Starting in Healdsburg, this wine country tour rides through the Alexander, Russian River, and Dry Creek valleys. Options include 60-, 37-, and 23-mile rides. Tour is limited to 1,000 riders; prepaid registration only. Lunch provided along with rest stops and sag wagon support. For more info, visit Healdsburg.com or call 800-648-9922.
NCRA Auto Races. Lakeport Legends cars — modifieds, mini stocks, street stocks, and bombers. Sponsored by the Northern California Racing Association at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport. 7 p.m.; $9 children and $12 adults. For more info, visit LakeportSpeedway.com or call 707-274-2844.
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic. Meet in Keiser Park in Windsor for the colorful spectacle. For more info, visit SCHABC.org or call 707-837-1884.
Trips for Kids Bike Swap & Sale. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mill Valley Middle School, 425 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. Proceeds benefit biking program for inner-city youth. Bargains on a huge selection of bikes and bike-related items. For more info, visit TripsforKids.org or call 415-458-2986.
Sun., July 16
Alcatraz Challenge. Swim 1.5 miles from Alcatraz to Crissy Field, run both ways across the Golden Gate Bridge, or do both. For more info, visit AlcatrazChallenge.us or call Gary Emich at 650-359-3773.
Carneros Wine Country Half. Half-marathon from Napa to Sonoma starts at Domaine Carneros Winery in Napa. For more info or to register (early registration recommended), visit RunCarneros.com or call Matt Dockstader at 707 933-1769.
Hammerhead Kids Triathlon. At Bonfante Gardens Theme Park in Gilroy. Transition area opens at 6:30 a.m., swim-bike-run triathlon starts an hour later. Participants go at their own pace — all finishers get a medal, swim cap, T-shirt, and goody bag full of treats, including some local garlic. Winners in each age group get extra prizes and an invite to join the Hammerhead Triathlon Development and Racing Team. For more info or to register, visit Active.com.
Sat., July 22
East Bay Trail Run. These 5K and 10K races start at the Bear Creek staging area of Briones Regional Park., located north of Lafayette. The 5K is an out-and-back with rolling hills; the 10K takes the same path, but involves additional distance. For more info, visit Recreation4Fun.com or call 925-680-4386.
NCRA Auto Races. Lakeport Eve of Destruction boat races and Westcar late models — mini stocks, bombers, and cruisers — at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin Street, Lakeport. 7 p.m.; $9 children and $12 adults. For more info, visit LakeportSpeedway.com
Sun., July 23
Albany Criterium. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. for bike racing on a 0.6-mile course around Memorial Park in Albany. Categories for masters, elites, mentored bikers, and kids. For more info, visit BerkeleyBike.org or call 415-999-7481.
Catfish Open Water Swim. 1.2-mile and 2.4-mile swims starting at 8:00 a.m. at Steven’s Creek Reservoir, Cupertino. For more info, visit JAProductions.com or call 408-866-8848.
Festa Italiana Community Street Fair. One of San Mateo’s biggest events, the fair draws people from all over the Bay Area to shop for art and handmade goods, sample Italian cuisine, listen to music, and visit the annual chalk art gallery. 10 a.m-5 p.m. on South B St. between Tilton and 2nd aves. Includes a bocce tournament. For more info, visit FestaFoundation.org/streetfair.html
Windmill 10K. Start and end at the Dutch Windmill, Kennedy Drive and Great Highway in San Francisco. Raceday registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Finisher ribbons to all participants with special ribbons to top five male and female runners. For more info, visit DSERunners.com or call 415-978-0837.
Fri., July 28
Lambtown. Dixon’s annual two-day celebration of all things sheep is a learning experience for the whole family; entry is free for kids twelve and younger. Enter a sheep-shearing competition, or learn to spin, dye wool, knit, shear, cook lamb, or select a fleece for your next project. Small materials fee and advanced registration for most classes. For more info, visit Lambtown.com
Sat., July 29
Lambtown. See July 28.
Nor Cal Boat & Ski Club Marathon Ski Race. Starts at Clear Lake’s Redbud Park launch facility at 8 a.m. Water skiers compete on a two-mile course. For tickets or more info, visit NWSRA.net or call Bonnie Sears at 707-263-1848.
Tahoe Rim Trail 25th Anniversary Celebration. Held at the scenic National Forest Tahoe Meadows Trailhead on the lake’s North Shore. The festivities include barbecue and public hikes, such as a six-mile loop trail hike featuring Galena Falls. Learn wilderness first aid, practice outdoor photography, and find out about backcountry camps and trail maintenance. For more info, visit TahoeRimTrail.org or call 775-298-0012.
Sun., July 30
Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships. See the Highline Kites of Berkeley and fly your own at Cesar E. Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. Kite-making workshops 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and free kite-flying lessons 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit HighlineKites.com or call 510-235-KITE.
San Francisco Marathon. The USAT&F-certified loop course runs through the city, with start and finish lines along the waterfront where Mission Street hits the Embarcadero. For more info or to register, visit RunSFM.com
Tiburon Triathlon. Fun half-mile swim, nine-mile bike, and two-mile run benefits the Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department. Staging area at Belvedere Community Park, with 6:30 a.m. check-in and 7:30 a.m. start. Must preregister via Active.com or the Tiburon Fire Department at 1679 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, 94920. For more info, visit TiburonFire.com/triathlon.aspx
Thu., Aug. 3
Lake Tahoe Concours d’légance and Wooden Boat Week. The week, which attracts scores of classic wooden boats, meticulously restored and beautifully displayed, to North Lake Tahoe, kicks off with a 6 p.m. opening gala at West Shore Cafe, Homewood. Fri., Aug. 4: “Boats of the Fabulous Forties,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay. Approximately 125 restored wooden boats on display for viewing and judging. Sun., Aug. 6: Marine Swap Meet. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood. Swap treasures and finds from boat engines to hardware. Mon., Aug. 7: Woodie Over-the-Bottom Regatta & Buffet Luncheon launches at 9 a.m. from Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma. Buffet lunch and beverages by “Men Wielding Fire” at noon on the Ehrman Mansion lawn. $85 per boat (Woodies only). Tue., Aug. 8: ACBS boat cruise and picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Meeks Bay Campground. Meeks Bay. Wed., Aug. 9: Ladies’ Luncheon and Men’s Grill. Ladies meet at 11:30 a.m. at the lakefront estate of Rick and Tonya Antles, Rubicon Bay. Bella Affair caters the lunch, accompanied by wine and a fashion show by Sport Tahoe. $55 per person. Men gather at noon at the lakefront estate of Howard and Kay Turner in Homewood for a casual afternoon with hosted bar and catered barbecue lunch by Melanie. $45 per person. For more info on the week’s activities, visit TahoeYC.com/concours.php
Sat., Aug. 5
Marin Century. Sponsored by the Marin Cyclists Club, the century includes 30-, 60-, 100-, and 130-mile rides, not to mention the grueling, hilly 200-mile Mount Tam Double. All rides start and finish at Vallecito Elementary School, 50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael. Early check-in August 4 5-10 p.m.; raceday check-in 4-10 a.m., depending on the course length. For more info, visit MarinCyclists.com
Sat., Aug. 12
Northern California Cross Country League. Two-day series of flying competitions held at sites close to the Bay Area. Competitions are open to all USHGA-registered pilots for both hanggliders and paragliders. For more info, contact Jugdeep Aggarwal at [email protected]
Patterson Pass Road Race. Renowned for its steep, windy, and treacherous hills, Tracy’s Patterson Pass is the site of this 23-mile bike race through windmill territory, known to old-timers as the Corral Hollow Road Race. The first half of the course has lots of ups and downs, with more gradual rolling hills in the second half, and there are two very fast descents, organizers say. For more info or to register, visit VeloPromo.com or call 209-533-4996.
Sun., Aug. 13
Northern California Cross Country League. See Aug. 12.
Mon., Aug. 13
Folsom International Triathlon. Starting at 7:00 a.m. at Lake Natoma, Folsom, this Olympic-distance race includes a 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. Live music, food, and awards at the finish. For more info, visit JAProductions.com/fit or call 866-300-RACE.
Godfather’s 100 Kilometer Inline Challenge. Starting at 7:15 a.m. at Crystal Springs Reservoir (Canada Road and Highway 92), San Mateo, skate a closed off four-mile section of Canada Road. This will be a full 100K road-skate marathon. Register at Active.com or call 415-752-1967.
Sat., Aug. 19
East Bay Trail Run. Two alternative courses, a 5K and a 10K, along the shores of Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. $25 until 3 days prior, $30 on race day. On-site registration starts at 7:00 a.m., race at 8:00. Refreshments and raffle. For more info, visit Recreation4Fun.com or call 925-680-4386.
Sun., Aug. 20
Suisun Harbor Criterium. Full day of bike races through Suisun City streets draws hundreds of cyclists from across the West. For more info, visit VeloPromo.com or call Bob Liebold at 209-533-4996.
Fri., Aug. 25
Tahoe Rim Trail Anniversary 165-Mile Hike. An intense physical challenge, this hike covers 165 miles in eleven consecutive days, with an average eighteen daily miles over terrain with elevation differences of 2,700 feet. Limited to twenty hikers, each of whom must donate $1,500 to maintain the Tahoe Rim Trail. Special Trail Angels support hikers by bringing personal supplies and water to each trailhead. Several meals are catered. For more info, visit TahoeRimTrail.org or call 775-298-0231.
Sat., Aug. 26
Angel Island 12K and 25K. Follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating the island, with panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay, and Marin County. Meet at Angel Island State Park, 21 Main St., Tiburon, at 9:00 a.m. For more info, visit EnviroSports.com or call 415-868-1829.
