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ONGOING EVENTS

Tuesdays (easy, moderate, harder) April through Oct., 6:07 p.m., Riverview Park, Waupaca, WI; Mid-Life Cycle, 715/256-9701; mid-lifecycle@sbcglobal.net

Mondays (easy), Tuesdays (harder) and Wednesdays (moderate), March through Oct., 5 p.m. Mel's Sporting Goods, Rhinelander, WI; 715/369-5650; ksreese@charter.net

Weekly ride from New Moon Ski & Bike, Hayward, WI, 5:45 p.m.; 800/634-8685; www.newmoonski.com

Standing Rocks trail rides w/Point Pursuit, Wednesdays, May through Aug., 6 p.m., Amherst, WI, 715/824-6747; jndsnad@yahoo.com

Bike rides from Milwaukee, April to Nov., Cream City Cycle Club; 414/299-9398;www.creamcitycycleclub.com

Wednesday night bike rides, 5:45 p.m. (check Web site to confirm), back roads of Dane County, 20-35 miles; www.wnbr.org

Wednesday night Masters Track, Kenosha Velodrome; Carl Wilkins, 262/654-6773;cewbike@tds.net

Wednesdays, 15-30 miles, Fox Cities Cycling Club, April 2 through Sept.; 920/850-1215; www.foxcitiescyclingclub

Bike rides from Madison, April-Nov., Bombay Bicycle Club, 608/938-4549; www.bombaybicycle.org

Wednesday night rides, April-Sept., 30-40 miles, 6:30 p.m., Kelley Chiropractic, Bloomer, WI; Noah Michaelsen, Bloomer Cycling Club, 715/568-4599; noahmichaelsen@hotmail.com

Wednesdays through Sept., 6 p.m., city park, Rice Lake, WI; North Roads Bike Club, 715/234-4127.

Monday and Wednesday rides, start May 19, Iola, WI; Greg Loescher, onthelake2@tds.net

BIKE GREEN COUNTY, self-guided, you pick the day and times, 20-60 miles/day, bed and breakfasts, baggage transfer, Brodhead, WI, $50-$65/person;Bike Green County, 929 W. Exchange St., Brodhead, WI, 53520; 866/779-2453; www.bikegreencounty.com 

4-6 COULEE TOUR, looped ride,camp at Perrot State Park, WI, ride 382 miles of back roads in Trempealeau County, for beginner to advanced; Cream City Cycle Club, Jim Zimmerman, 262/560-0712; www.creamcitycycleclub.com

4-11 CHEESE COUNTRY HELL WEEK, 100 miles/day, 8 a.m., Richland Center, WI, $89 early; UltraSports Marketing, P.O. Box 53, Canyon, TX 79015; Nick Gerlich, 806/499-3210; info@hellweek.com;www.hellweek.com

5 OMRO CLASSIC ROAD RACE, 40 mile course, 10:30 a.m., high school, Omro, WI; some climbing, $20/$25 after 6-26 w/T-shirt, concessions, SAG; Omro Classic, 1451 S. Washburn St., Oshkosh, WI 54904; Nick, 920/232-0900; nick.corbin@wheelandsprocket.net; www.wisport.com

5-6 UW-WHITEWATER ROAD RACE & CRIT, Whitewater, WI; Sat. road race, Sun. criterium; Sarah Andreskie,andreskism17@uww.edu; www.wicycling.org

5-11 BIKE NORTHWOODS TOUR, 60 miles/day, 7 a.m., Ashland HS to Pepin, WI, $260-$330 w/baggage truck, SAG, marked roads, food stops, maps and cue sheets; Two Bicycles and a Map, P.O. Box 3142, Madison, WI 53704; Kathy Schramm, 608/843-8412; calendar@twobicycles.com;www.bikewisconsin.org

6 CHIPPEWA VALLEY FIRECRACKER (WORS 5), 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 mile cross-country mountain bike race and trail run,9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Eau Claire County Expo Center, Eau Claire, WI, $17/$26/$28; WORS, 8675 Rolling Hills Rd., Custer, WI 54423; Jess Manthe, 715/379-8304; Phil Johnson; 715/839-6037;Phil.Johnson@ci.eau-claire.wi.us; www.wors.org

6 KISS ME IN THE RAIN, 50 miles, 10 a.m., hilly ride through Blue Hills and Birchwood, $10 w/ cue sheet; North Roads Bicycle Club, 307 W. Newton, Rice Lake, WI 54868; 715/234-4127.

9 CYCLING 101, 7 p.m., REI Madison, 7483 W. Towne Way, Madison, WI 53719; 608/833-6680; www.rei.com

12 LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC, 15, 25, 45, 65 or 100 mile routes, 7 a.m., 1st Congregational Church, Oconomowoc, WI, $20/$25 after 6-27 adults, $10/$15 child w/spaghetti after ride. Bay View Bike Club, P.O. Box 070455, Milwaukee, WI 53207; 414/687-2757; getinolder@yahoo.com; classic@bayviewbikeclub.org;www.bayviewbikeclub.org

12 GREENWOOD DAIRY DAYS 38 ROAD RACE/CRIT, 38 miles, crit: 2 30 min. races, 12 miles each, 10 a.m., County Park, Greenwood, WI, $25 w/T-shirt, $40 tandem, $75 family, $15 youth, w/T-shirt, concessions, refreshments, Wisport event. Kevin Syth, W6381 Mann Rd., Greenwood, WI 54437; 715/267-6580; opelt_syth@wildblue.net; Wisport@tds.net; www.wisport.org

12BARABOO INTENTIONALLY TORTUROUS CENTURY OF HILLS RIDE, 100 miles, 10,000 feet of climbing, 8:30 a.m., Ochsner Park, Baraboo, WI, $25/$35 day of ride; Wildside Adventure Sports, 880 Hwy. 12, Baraboo, WI 53913; 608/356-8218, meat@wildsideveloclub.com; www.wildsideveloclub.com

12 GRAND AVE. RUN-WALK-BIKE, run 10K, 5K, 1 mile, 7 p.m., bike 6 and 20 miles, 5 p.m., West and 5th St., Neillsville, WI, $15/$20 race day both events. Memorial Medical Center, 216 Sunset Pl., Neillsville, WI 54456; Chris Miller, 715/743-4673; silbernagel2@tds.net; www.mmcneillsville.com

12 WATERFORD JULY FACTORY RIDE, KR Bike Club/Evanston Bike Club Ride, 12, 26, 45 or 65 miles, 9 a.m.,Waterford Precision Bicycle Factory, Waterford, WI; factory tours from 8-8:30 a.m.; Waterford Precision Cycles, 816 W. Bakke Ave., Waterford, WI 53185; Richard Schwinn, 262/534-4190; richard@waterfordbikes.com; waterfordbikes.com

12 CATFISH 50 BIKE RACE AND TOUR, 50 mile race, 15, 25, 50 mile tour and Tandem 50, T-shirt, trophies, medals, buffet, prize drawings and winner jerseys. Trempealeau, WI PTC-Catfish 50, P.O. Box 224, Trempealeau, WI 54661; Annie Allen-Wyman, PTC of Trempealeau Elementary; 608/534-6780; therosyorb@trwest.net; www.trempealeaucountytourism.com

12 PEDAL FOR PAWS, 12 to 30 miles, 4 routes, 7 a.m., New Glarus, WI, $20/$25 late, kids $5/$10, T-shirts available. Green County Humane Society, P.O. Box 54, Monroe, WI 53566; Sharon Blohowiak, 608/214-4839; pedal_4_paws@yahoo.com; www.greencountyhumane.org

12 12 HOURS OF BLUE MOUND, 3, 6 or 12 hourMTB race, 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., state park, Blue Mounds, WI; info@wemseries.com; www.wemseries.com

12 TRI STATE TOUR 1, 85-100 miles, single-day ride, Hammond, IN, to Kenosha, WI; bicycleillinois@bicycleillinois .com;www.bicycleillinois.com

13 STANLEY TIME TRIAL, 13.5 miles, noon, Chapman Park, Stanley, WI; Wisport event, $15 online, $18 mail/$20 race day; Chippewa Valley CC, 401 Lincoln Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701; Bob Schwartz, 715/839-8111;bob.schwartz@sbcglobal.net; www.cvccbike.com; www.wisport.org

13 HEATSTROKE 100, 14, 43, 74 or 100 miles, 6 a.m., $23/$25 day of w/T-shirt, rest stops w/food, refreshments, SAG, marked route, low traffic. Community Education Dept., 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI 53105; Scott Hoffman, 262/763-0219, shoffman@basd.k12.wi.us;communityed.basd.k12.wi.us

13 LOUIS REED RIPON TT, 10 miles, 8:15 a.m., Barlow Park, Ripon, WI, free; Louis Reed Races, Louis Westhagen, 920/346-8228; mktquant@centurytel.net

17 BIKES AND BREWS ON THE SUGAR RIVER, New Glarus, WI, River Alliance, Sarah Murray, 608/257-2424;smurray@wisconsinrivers.org; www.wisconsinrivers.org

17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM, .8 mile loop, daytime races, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5, Women Pro/1/2/3, Men 30+, Superweek series event, Milwaukee, WI , Otto Wenz; 962/784-1732; info@internationalcycling.com;www.internationalcycling.com

17 TIM HART DDS/RAINBOW JERSEY SHOREWOOD CRITERIUM, 1.3 mile loop, evening races, Men Pro/1/2, Women Pro/1/2/3, Superweek series event, Shorewood, WI, 414/272-5823; see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

18 THE RIPON RED HAWK CRITERIUM, Ripon, WI, part of Superweek series event; see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

18 ONCE IN A BLUE MOON ON THE TRAIL, 5-44miles, 608/897-8300; info@bikethebadger.com;www.bikethebadger.com

18-20 MAUTHE LAKE TOUR, looped or self-contained, bike Northern Kettle Moraine area, showers, restaurants and groceries nearby, intermediate and up; Brian Musha, 414/385-9416; www.creamcitycycleclub.com

19 INSANE TERRAIN CHALLENGE RIDE, 100K, 200K options, 6:30 a.m., Blue Mounds, WI, 12,300 ft. climbing w/SAG, party, pool, showers; Viking Biking Club, 604 E. Main St., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572; Shelby Retzlaff, 608/575-9098; Shelby@mhtc.net; www.vikingbikingclub.com

19 KICKER CHALLENGE RIDE, 100K, 200K, 6:30 a.m., Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario, WI, $50, 10,000 ft. climb; Spree Touring, 1101 37th St., Hudson, WI 54016; Don Curtis, 651/343-0973;don@spreetouring.com; www.spreetouring.com

19 TOUR DE FEST, 18, 40, 70, 100 mile tour, 6:30 a.m. reg., Sunset Park, Kimberly, WI, $20/$25 after 7-5, $45/$50 family day w/SAG, refreshments, T-shirts available; Tour de Fest, P.O. Box 155, Kimberly, WI 54136; 920/850-1215; info@tourdefest.org; www.tourdefest.org

19 BIKE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, 10, 30 and 50 miles, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Edgewood HS, Madison, WI, $75 pledges indiv. or $250 team w/T-shirt, water bottle, goody bag. Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, 2001 Taft St., Madison, WI 53713; Marcia Hendrickson, 608/257-2606;mhendrickson@bgcdc.org; www.bike4bgcdc.org

19 METRO CHALLENGE, 3, 6 or 12 hour WEMS series event, Crystal Ridge Ski Hill, Franklin, WI, solo or team, contact WEMS for start times, w/prizes, awards; Al Specher, info@wemseries.com; www.wemseries.com

19 CARL ZACH CYCLING CLASSIC, .7 or .8 mile loop, Men pro/1/2/3/4/5, Women Pro/1/2/3, Men 30+, Men 40+. Superweek series event, Pine Lake State Park, Waukesha, WI , 262/549-6154; see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

19 BLUE MOUNDS CLASSIC ROAD RACE, 24 miles, 9 mile loop, kids race, 10 a.m., Brigham County Park, Blue Mounds, WI, $25/$30 after 6-14, $35 tandems, discounts for families w/awards, goodies, door prizes; Wisport series event. Mad City Velo Racing Club, Laura Laurenzi, 3742 Hammersley Ave., Madison, WI 53705; 608/238-4186; laurenzi1@tds.net;www.wisport.org

19-20 CENTRAL STATES MASTER'S TRACK WEEKEND, ABR event, Washington Park Velodrome, Kenosha, WI, Penguin Bicycle Club, Preston Hamilton 773/685-8750; preston_hamilton@msn.com; ambikerace@aol.com; www.AmBikeRace.com

19-20 SCENIC SHORE 150 BIKE TOUR, 150 miles (75 per day), 7 a.m., Mequon to Sturgeon Bay, fully supported, food, accommodations, entertainment, return transport, $60/$75 after 5-12, $250 min. in pledges w/T-shirt, pins, prizes. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 200 S. Executive Dr., Ste. 203, Brookfield, WI 53005; Jennifer Jacobs, 262/785-4226;jen.jacobs@lls.org; www.lls.org

20 TITLETOWN BIKE TOUR, 15K, 35K, 55K, 80K, 100K, 6:30-8:30 a.m. reg., West Side YMCA, Green Bay, WI, $20 adult, $35 family before 6-30, $30/$45 after w/T-shirt, SAG. Breast Cancer Family Foundation, P.O. Box 13436, Green Bay, WI 54313; Kay VanBoxel, 920/498-2285; bcff@newbc.rr.com;www.titletownbiketour.com

20 PARK TOOL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN, 10 a.m., learn maintenance and repair in hands-on evvironment; REI Madison, 7483 W. Towne Way, Madison, WI 53719; 608/833-6680; www.rei.com

21 PHARMA PACIFIC TOUR OF HOLY HILL ROAD RACE, 8.1 mile loop, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5, Men 40+, Superweek series event, Hartford, WI , see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

22 WDSC CEDARBURG CYCLING CLASSIC, .9 mile loop, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5, Men 40+, Superweek series event, Cedarburg, WI, see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

23 SATURN WHITNALL PARK ROAD RACE, 2.3 mile loop, 100K, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5, Women Pro/1/2/3, Men 30+, Superweek series event, Hales Corners, WI, see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

24 RACINE.ORG CRITERIUM, Racine, WI, Superweek series event; see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

25 CHASE FOOD FOLKS & SPOKES CRITERIUM, .6 mile loop, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5, Women 3/4, Masters 35+, Men 40+, Superweek series event, Kenosha, WI, 262/654-9622; see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

25 CRITICAL MASS MADISON, 5-15 miles, 5:30 p.m. W. Wash at the Square;  www.madisoncriticalmass.org

25 CRITICAL MASS LA CROSSE, 5-15 miles, 5:30 p.m., State Street at Mississippi River;criticalmasslax@yahoo.com; critical-mass.info/

25 CRITICAL MASS MILWAUKEE, 5-15 miles, 5:30 p.m., Riverside Park; Schea Schachameyer, 414/431-0825; bicycle@bust.com; www.critical-mass.info

25 CRITICAL MASS REEDSBURG, last Friday every month,5:30 p.m., City Park; www.critical-mass.info

25-27 WISCONSIN AMISH FARMS AND LAKES, 25-60 miles, 9 a.m., Pardeeville, WI, $118 includes 2 nights HS camping, Lions Club dinner, maps, cue sheets, marked roads, food stops, SAG. Dr. J. Pedal, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 10 Montrose Park Pl., Elgin, IL 60123; 847/707-6888;Drjpedal@sbcglobal.net; pedalacrosswisconsin.com

26 PENOKEE MTN. RANGE BIKE CLASSIC, 47 miles, 9:30 a.m. race, 11 a.m. tour, Community Center, Mellen, WI, $30/$40 after 7-12. Mellen Chamber, P.O. Box 193, Mellen, WI 54546; Jerry Parker, 715/274-2330; mellen001@centurytel.net; www.mellenwi.org

26 BUTTER CHURN BIKE TOUR, 5-80 miles, 8 a.m., One Organic Way, La Farge, WI, $15 students, $25/$30 day of w/socks, SAG, food, beer; Vernon Trails, E11361 Buckeye Ridge Rd., La Farge, WI 54639; Brandon Hysel; 608/606-4945; brando45@gmail.com; www.organicvalley.coop

26 THE COLUMBIA ST. MARY'S GREAT DOWNER AVENUE BIKE RACE, .8 mile loop, crit., Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5/40+, Superweek series event, Milwaukee, WI, see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

26-27 WISCONSIN AMISH FARMS AND LAKES, 25, 40 or 60 miles, 8 a.m., Pardeeville, WI, $118 includes 2 nights HS camping, Lions Club dinner, maps, cue sheets, marked roads, food stops, SAG. Pedal Across Wisconsin, 1205 Wesley Ave., Evanston, IL 60202; Dr. J, 847/707-6888;Drjpedal@sbcglobal.net; pedalacrosswisconsin.com

27 ALTERRA COFFEE BEAN CLASSIC (WORS 6), XC mountain bike race, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Crystal Ridge Ski Area, Franklin, WI, $17-$29, $20-$35 late, Sat. pre-ride course, clinic; WORS, 8675 Rolling Hills Road, Custer, WI 54423; Ty Gonzalez, 414/573-3365;alterramtb@hotmail.com; www.wors.org

27 BEST FRIENDS GOURMET BIKE TOUR, 4-12 mile family tour, also 25, 55, 73 mile routes thru countryside of Fox Cities, meet at St. Mary HS, Neenah, WI, $30 adults, $10 youth, w/marked route, rest stops, SAG, gourmet picnic. Best Friends of Neenah/Menasha, 181 E. North Water St., Ste. 225, Neenah, WI 54956; Patti Houlihan, 920/729-5600; info@bestfriendsnm.org; www.bestfriendsnm.org

27 TIME WARNER CABLE WHITEFISH BAY CLASSIC, .8 mile loop, Men Pro/1/2/3/4/5/40+, Women 3/4, Master's 35+, Superweek series event, Whitefish Bay, WI, see same 7-17 HUMBOLDT PARK CRITERIUM.

27-Aug. 2 SAGBRAW, 60 miles/day, 7 a.m., La Crosse to Waupun, WI, $195-$270 w/bus/bike transport, daily options available, SAG, T-shirts and more. Two Bicycles and a Map, see same 7/5-11 BIKE NORTHWOODS TOUR.

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4 GOD BLESS AMERICA TRI, 200 meter swim, 9 mile bike, 2 mile run, 9:30 a.m., Silvercryst Resort,Wautoma, WI , $65, $90 relay team; Charles Kupcek, 517/927-2217; getrealzeal@hotmail.com; www.godblessamericatri.com

4 LEOPOLIS TRIATHLON, bike 5 or 12 miles, run 2 or 5 miles; 11 a.m., Leopolis Park, T-shirt, awards, parade, community festival. Leopolis Booster Club, P.O. Box 22, Leopolis, WI 54948; Orlin Pederson or Carol Peterson, 715/787-4402; boostercarol@yahoo.com

12 LAKE MICHIGAN TRI, DU AND ROAD RACES, Olympic du: 5K run, 24.9 mile bike, 5K run; Sprint tri: 0.5 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run; Intl. tri: 1500 meter swim, 24.9 mile bike, 10K run, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 7 a.m., Simmons Island Beach, Kenosha, WI, $80/$70/$60 w/T-shirts and medals, post-race picnic. Lake Geneva Extreme Sports, P.O. Box 1134, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; Frank Dobbs, 262/275-3577; lgsports@lakegenevasports.com; www.lakegenevasports.com

12 P4: PEDAL, PADDLE, PLOD AND PLUNGE, 11 mile bike, 4 mile sea kayak, 4 mile run, 0.25 mile swim, 9 a.m., Madeline Island, Lake Superior, La Pointe, WI, $20/$25 ind., relay, race day w/T-shirt, student discount, Madeline Island Chamber, 888/475-3386; www.madelineisland.com

12 PHILLIPS CHAIN OF LAKES TRI, 1/4 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run, 9 a.m., Elk Lake Park, Phillips, WI, $45 indiv., $75 relay teams w/T-shirt, lunch; Phillips Area Aquatic Foundation, 900 Flambeau Ave., Phillips, WI 54555; Annie Knudson, 715/339-2143;register@phillipschainoflakestri.orgwww.phillipschainoflakestri.org

12 PARDEEVILLE TRI, 0.25 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run, 8 a.m., Chandler Park, Pardeeville, WI, $55/$60 after 6-24, relay $90/$100; Jenny Rilling, 2810 Waubesa Ave., Madison, WI 53711;  608/441-2464; witriseries@msn.com; www.witriseries.com

12 STEVENS POINT YMCA LACTIC EDGE TRI, 500 meter swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run, 8:30 a.m., Bukolt Park, Stevens Point, WI, $45 indiv., $65 relay w/T-shirts, prizes, kids race Fri.; Stevens Point YMCA, 1000 Division St., Stevens Point, WI 54481-1733; David Kuphal, 715/340-7746;dkuphal@sbcglobal.net; www.spymca.org

12 STEVENS POINT YMCA LACTIC EDGE TEEN TRI, 200 meter swim, 4 mile bike, 2K run for ages 13-18, 8:30 a.m., see same 7-12 STEVENS POINT YMCA LACTIC EDGE TRI.

12 TROUTMAN DU AND RUN-WALK, 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run, or 2.5K run, 14.3 bike, 2.5K run, 8 a.m., also 5K run-walk, north Dodge St., Kewaunee, WI, Du $30, 5K $20 w/T-shirt, goody bag, festival; Evy Walecka, 800/666-8214; www.kewaunee.org

12 MINI TRI, 1/4 mile pool swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run, Veterans Memorial Pool, $35 w/T-shirt. Hartford Parks & Rec Dept., 125 N. Rural St., Hartford, WI 53027; 262/673-8226 days;terrio@ci.hartford.wi.us; ci.hartford.wi.us

13 DANSKIN WOMEN'S TRI SERIES, 0.75K swim, 20K bike, 5K run, 7 a.m., Lakeview RecPlex, Pleasant Prairie, WI, $75/$85 indiv. w/tank shirt, goody bags, awards; Danskin, 530 7th Ave., New York, NY 10018; 800/452-9526;triathlon@danskin.com; www.danskin.com

13 PEWAUKEE TRI, 0.25 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run, 6:30 a.m., Lake Pewaukee Beach, Pewaukee, WI, $55/$75 after 7-14, $95 event day; relay $100/$120/$140; kids $12/$18 w/T-shirt, goody bag, music and food, 5-Star series event. Midwest Sports Events, 2079 Lawrence Dr., Suite D, De Pere, WI 54115; Dawn, 920/338-8741; info@midwestsportsevents.com; www.midwestsportsevents.com

17 FLEET FEET AQUATHON SERIES 3, 1000m swim, 5K run, 7 p.m., Warner Park Beach, Madison, WI, $15, held one Thurs./month; Race Day Events, 7123 Discovery Lane, Madison, WI 53719; Ryan Griessmeyer, 608/444-2261;griessmeyer@charter.net; www.aquathonseries.com

19 NEENAH MENASHA YMCA FREMONT TRI, 1/8 mile swim, 8.8 mile bike, 1.8 mile run, 8 a.m.; 1/8 mile, 14.2 mile bike, 3 mile run, 8:30 a.m., Hahn-a-Lula Resort, Fremont, WI, $35, $70 team w/tank top, goody bag, lunch. YMCA, 110 West North Water St., Neenah, WI 54956; Debbie Kositzke, 920/886-2138, dkositzke@ymcafoxcities.org; www.ymcafoxcities.org

19-20 SPIRIT OF RACINE TRI, Sat. Sprint: 750 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike, 5K run, Sun. half-Iron: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run, 7 a.m., North Beach Park, Racine, WI, $95 w/prizes, medal; HFP Racing, P.O. Box 27, Painesville, OH 44077; Scott Erdman, 614/496-7797;jerdman@hfpracing.com; www.spiritofracinetri.com; www.hfpracing.com

20 DOOR COUNTY TRI, Half-Iron: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run; Sprint: 0.25 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run, 8 a.m., Frank Murphy County Park, Egg Harbor, WI, short course $75/$85 after 7-1, team $120/$135; long course $90/$100, team $165/$180. Door County Triathlon, 828 Allouez Terrace, Green Bay, WI 54301; Sean Ryan, 920/606-2458;director@doorcountytriathlon.com; doorcountytriathlon.com

26 JUST TRI YOUTH TRI, distances vary w/age, 8:30 a.m., Green County Family YMCA, $30 individual, $48 team w/T-shirt, goody bag. Green County Family YMCA, 1307 2nd St., Monroe, WI 53566; Chris Sachs, 608/325-2003;thesachs@tds.net; www.greencountyymca.org

26 TRI-ING FOR CHILDREN'S KIDS TRI, distances vary w/age, 9 a.m., Ottawa Lake Southern Kettle Morraine State Park, Eagle, WI ; 608/444-2261; www.triingforchildrens.com

26 CASTLE ROCK TRI, 1/4 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run, 8:45 a.m., Castle Rock County Park, Friendship, WI. $45/$50 after 7-12, $75 race day; teams $70/$75, $90 race day w/T-shirts, door prizes, bev., showers. Adams County Chamber, P.O. Box 576, Adams, WI 53910; Alice Parr, 608/339-6997;adamsccc@maqs.net; www.adamscountywi.com

26 CA-RUN-BI TRI, 1 mile paddle, 9.5 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m., city beach, Chetek, WI, $15 solo, $40 team, $20 and $50 after 7-1 w/T-shirt; Chetek Booster Club, P.O. box 705, Chetek, WI 54728; 715/859-6644; www.chetek.k12.wi.us

26 THE GREAT URBAN RACE, 4 hour adventure race, Madison, WI, $80-$120, scavenger hunt, trivial pursuit, road race, games; 480/326-4893; info@greaturbanrace.com

27 TRI-ING FOR CHILDREN'S TRI ADULTS, SuperSprint: 1/8 mile swim, 7.5 mile bike, 1.65 mile run, 7:30 a.m., Ottawa Lake Southern Kettle Morraine State Park; see same 7-26.

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ONGOING PADDLING EVENTS

Apostle Islands paddling, Bayfield, WI, June-Sept., daily and overnight trips, skills workshops; www.livingadventure.com

Mad City Paddlers, Madison, WI; ongoing trips; www.madcitypaddlers.org

Ongoing lessons, classes for women, adventure club paddles, June-August; Clear Water Outdoor, Lake Geneva, WI; info@clearwateroutdoor.com

Learn to row classes, May through Aug., 7 p.m. M/W or T/Th, Madison, WI; Mendota Rowing Club, learn torow@mendotarowingclub.com

Clinics, instructions, demos, Mi Zi Zak Kayaks, Eau Claire, WI; 715/967-2301;info@mizizakkayak.com; www.mizizakkayak.com

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventures, May through Sept., varied kayak clinics, White Lake, WI; 715/882-3502;www.bearpawoutdoors.com

1 TURTLE FLAMBEAU FLOWAGE, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $18/$22 nonmembers, $15 youth, natural history paddle w/guide; North Lakeland Discovery Center, P.O. Box 237, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545; Maggie Moesch, 715/543-2085; maggie@discoverycenter.net; www.discoverycenter.net

4 TOKEN CREEK TO CHEROKEE MARSH PADDLE, MadCity Paddlers, P.O. Box 14631, Madison, WI 53708; 608/249-7811; jneefe@charter.net; www.madcitypaddlers.org

5-13 KAYAK BUILDING WORKSHOP, $1,400, traditional skin-on frame; Superior Kayaks, 108 E. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, WI 54247; Celeste Rogers, 920/732-4602; info@superiorkayaks.com; www.superiorkayaks.com

6-11 ROCK THE RIVER AND THE BLUFFS, paddle and rock climb, ages 12-14, 1 p.m. Sunday, Devil's Lake State Park, $375; Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, 10186 County Road MM, Amherst Junction, WI 54407; 715/824-2428; cwes@uwsp.edu; www.uwsp.edu/cwes

6-12 JUNIOR OLYMPICS KAYAK, slalom, boater cross, wild water, freestyle, $100, Wausau Whitewater Park, $35; Wausau Kayak Canoe Corp., 1202 Elm St., Wausau, WI 54401; 715/574-5263; design@dwave.net; www.wausauwhitewater.org

11-13 SEA KAYAKING IN DOOR COUNTY, paddle one day on Green Bay and one on Lake Michigan, Peninsula State Park, WI, $345; The Northwest Passage, 1130 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091; 847/256-4409; www.nwpassage.com

11-13 DOOR COUNTY SEA KAYAK SYMPOSIUM, on-water sea kayaking experience for beginners to intermediates, Wagon Trail Resort, Rowleys Bay, Door County, WI; Rutabaga, 200 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53716; Nancy Saulsbury, 608/223-9300; nancys@rutabaga.com; www.everyonepaddles.com

12 BADFISH CREEK AND YAHARA RIVER, Class I; River Touring Section, Sierra Club, Rick Kark, 608/233-1989; karkra@uwec.edu

12 SILENT GLIDE CANOE, 2-8 miles, 7:30 a.m., Mondeauex Rec Area, Taylor Co., $25, panfishing contest; Silent Glide Canoe and Kayak Shop, W6821 Wester Ave., Medford, WI 54451; Dan Renzoni, 715/748-0148; silentglide@tds.net

12-13 WOLF AND RED RIVERS, Class II, car camp; River Touring Section, Sierra Club, Pat or Bobbie Wilson, 608/788-8831; pbwilson@centurytel.net

13-19 CANOEING WISCONSIN'S NORTHWOODS, distances vary, Eagle River, WI, $560 double, $590 single, Elderhostel program; Trees for Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan St., P.O. Box 609, Eagle River, WI 54521; Troy Walters, 715/479-6456; troy@treesfortomorrow.com; www.treesfortomorrow.com

14 BOATS AND BREAKFAST, 7:30 a.m., $10 members, $12 others, canoe trip on Sheboygan Marsh; Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Rd., Sheboygan, WI 53083; Rebecca Clarke, 920/459-3906; Maywood@ci.sheboygan.wi.us; www.gomaywood.org

17 BIKES AND BREWS ON THE SUGAR RIVER, New Glarus, WI: River Alliance, Sarah Murray, 608/257-2424;smurray@wisconsinrivers.org; www.wisconsinrivers.org

18-20 WOMEN'S WHITEWATER KAYAK FESTIVAL, w/guests Anna Levesque and Emily Jackson, clinics on beginning kayaking to advanced playboating moves, $130 or $190 w/gear; Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort, N3494 Hwy. 55, White Lake, WI 54491; 715/882-3502; info@bearpawoutdoors.com  (NOTE: for other paddling clinics, lessons, adventures, see www.bearpawoutdoors.com)

19 PADDLE AND PORTAGE CANOE RACE, 1.5 mile canoe on Lake Mendota, 1 mile portage around Capitol Square, 1 mile canoe on Lake Monona, 10 a.m., Madison, WI, chip timing, live music, food and bev.; Paddle and Portage, P.O. Box 7788, Madison, WI 53707;info@sportsinwisconsin.com; www.paddleandportage.org

26 FOX RIVER HERITAGE PARK TO PARK PADDLE, 8 miles, 8:30 a.m., Shattuck Park, Neenah, WI, $5 to enter lock, finish at Lutz Park, Appleton. Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance, P.O. Box 1861, Appleton, WI 54912; 920/722-2151; fwpaddle@fwwa.org; www.fwwa.org

26 PEWAUKEE SUMMER SPRINT, 1.5 miles, 6:30 p.m., race around Pewaukee Lake, portage to river, reg. by 7-18, $20/$25 late; Mary Eloranta, N30 W26451 Peterson Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072; 262/691-9276;eloranta@sbcglobal.net

26-27 RIVER SAFTY AND RESCUE CLINIC, class I-II car camp,classroom and river instruction, $20, Red River; Judd Lefeber, Jen Kiecker, 920/261-6413; jenkiecker@hotmail.com

27 RECREATIONAL DAM RELEASE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wausau Area Canoe and Kayak Assoc., $10 plus ACA membership; volunteers needed, 715/845-5664, wkcc@dwave.net; www.wausauwhitewater.org

27 BIG FIVE CHALLENGE, 10 a.m., Wisconsin River canoe and kayak races from Spring Green (21 miles), Lone Rock (15 miles) and Gotham (8 miles) to Victoria Riverside Park in Muscoda, WI, 8, 15 & 21 miles, $15 and $20, $25 race day, door prizes; Wisconsin River Canoe Race, 3350 Interlaken Dr., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; Beth Schluter, 262/567-6923; glass@mhtc.net; www.wicanoeracing.com

27 BARABOO RIVER TRIP, 9 miles, 4-5 hours, La Valle to Reedsburg, WI, novice to intermediate level w/tree branches, sand bars; Vern Maltby, 608/429-3809; yovern@myway.com; MadCity Paddlers, 6328 Piping Rock Rd., Madison, WI 53711; 608/848-2337; www.madcitypaddlers.org.

27-Aug. 2 GREAT RIVER RUMBLE, 108 mile canoe/kayak trip on Red Cedar, Chippewa and Mississippi from Menomonie to La Crosse, WI, $125; Great River Rumble, P.O. Box 3408, Dubuque, Iowa, 52004-3408; Rex Klein, 708/747-1969;info@riverrumble.org; www.riverrumble.org

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ONGOING EVENTS

Waupaca Area Runners, 2-5 miles, every Monday, 5 p.m., Kmart parking lot, Waupaca, WI: Joel Patenaude, Silent Sports, 715/258-5546; silentsports@charterinternet.com

Saturday, Sunday mornings, midweek evening fun runs, Pacesetters, Fox Valley area, WI; 920/734-4004; www.pacesettersrun.com

Ongoing runs in Madison, WI, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Shell near Camp Randall; 3 p.m. Sun., Natatorium; 5 p.m. Monday, Bascom Hill; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, turf workout;emjohnson4@wisc.edu; www.uwrc.net

Saturday runs, 3-6 miles, social pace, 7:30 a.m., year-round, Café Wren, Luck, WI; 715/327-4158.

Tuesday morning runs, 6:30 a.m., Harbor Athletic Club, Middleton, WI; matt@fleetfeetmadison.com

Tuesday beginner running program, Wednesday advanced running, Thursdays intermediate adults, Milwaukee, WI; www.badgerlandstriders.org

Marathon Prep and Training Design, mid-Jan. to mid-May, UW-Madisonalumni office; 608/262-3369;carda@education.wisc.edu

Monday night runs, 5:30 p.m., In Competition Sports, Green Bay, WI; incompetition@tds.net

Fond du Lac Track workouts, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. April 29-Aug. 26, Fruth Field Track; Fond du Lac Running Club; www.fdlrc.com

Thursday evenings in June and July,WTC Summer Track Series, UW Dan McClimon Memorial Track, Madison, WI , $4, free WTC members. Jim Reardon, 608/288-0359; jcreardon@wisc.edu; www.witrackclub.org

Movin Shoes Kids Races; call for dates and times, 608/251-0125; movinshoesmadison.com

Saturday fun runs, 3-5 miles, 3 p.m., Waukesha Hash House Harriers; 262/253-9384;www.waukeshahash.com

Saturday Build Up Runs for BLS Marathon, 8 a.m., Lake Park, Milwaukee, WIdrjpm111357@sbcglobal.net

2 HANK AARON TRAIL FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Jacobus Park, Wauwatosa, WI, free; Badgerland Striders, Jeff Weiss, 414/771-3165; tstrider@wi.rr.com

3 LION'S PRIDE RUN-WALK, 10K, 5K run-walk, 7 p.m., loop from Keller Park, $12/$15 event day w/T-shirt. Clean-Works, P.O. Box 276, Fall Creek, WI 54742; Sheila Cote, 715/579-0262;sales@cleanworks-llc.com; www.cleanworks-llc.com

3 HEART AND SOLE ROAD RACE,  5 and 2 mile run-walk, 7 p.m., kids 1/4 mile, Riverside Park, $13/$17 race day, 1/4 mile kids free, w/T-shirts, awards, post-race party, music, carnival. Casey John, race director, 8243 Jackson St., Pittsville, WI 54466; 715/884-6461; mdapitj@tds.net

4 boscobel runs,5 mile run, 2 mile run/walk, 9 a.m., HS track, Boscobel, WI, $10 ind., $30 family w/T-shirts; Boscobel Athletic Boosters, 105 Nevada St., Boscobel, WI 53805; Judy Dilley, 608/357-5391.

4 RUN FOR A VET, 5K train run, 1 mile walk, 8 a.m., MECCA Trails, Mercer, WI, $20 w/T-shirts to all; American Legion Auxiliary, P.O. Box 474, Mercer, WI 54547; Betty Snyder; 715/476-2074;besnyder28@yahoo.com

4 POW WOW DAYS RUN, 10K, 5K, 1 mile kids, 9 a.m., Memorial Park, Tomahawk, WI, $20 early, kids $10; John Zuelsdorf, 1245 E. King Rd., Tomahawk, WI 54487; 715/453-8975; zuelsdorfj@verizon.net

4 FREEDOM RUN, 10K, 5K, 1 mile fun run, 8 a.m., Firemen's Park, soda, fruit. DMB Community Bank, 321 North Main, De Forest, WI 53532; Rhonda Gilbertson, 608/846-3711; rgilbertson@deforestbank.com;www.deforestarea.com

4 ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL FREEDOM RUN-WALK, 5 mile run, 2 mile run-walk, 7:30 a.m., YWCA, Sheboygan, WI, $15/$20 event day, walk $10/$15  w/T-shirt, fruit, showers. St. Nicholas Hospital, 3100 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081; Susie Runaas, 920/459-8300;freedomrun@sns.hshs.org; www.stnicholashospital.org

4 RIVER CITY 4TH FEST, 5K run, 8 a.m., Whitford Park, Waterford, WI, $15/$18 after 7-2 w/T-shirt, awards, age divisions, parade, festival, food, music. Waterford Lions Club, 2714 N. Beaumont Ave., Waterford, WI 53185; Jim McFadden, 262/514-2925; jcmcfadden@tds.net

4 MINERAL POINT HISTORIC RUN-WALK, 2 or 5 mile run-walk, 8 a.m., Soldier's Memorial Park, $12/$15 race day, $42/$52 family (4) w/T-shirts, swimming pool. Mineral Point Chamber, 225 High St., Mineral Point, WI 53565; Joy Gieseke, 608/987-3201, 888/764-6894;info@mineralpoint.com; www.mineralpoint.com

4 SIREN FREEDOM FIVE, 5K run-walk, kids run, 8 a.m., Main Street, Siren, WI, $15/20 on race day w/T-shirt, breakfast; Siren C of C, P.O. Box 57, Siren, WI 54872; Karen Howe, 715/349-8484; wkoball@siren.k12.wi.us; sirenwis.com

4 FIRECRACKER FOUR, 4 and 1.7 mile, 8 a.m., Hales Corners Park, Hales Corners, WI, adults $16/$18 race day, high school $14/$16, middle school $12/$14 w/snacks, drawings; Firecracker Four, 1031 S. 102nd St., West Allis, WI 53214; Gerta Zinda, 414/202-6771; firecracker4@wi.rr.com

4 NEW BERLIN NATIONAL DASH, 5K, 2 mile run-walk, 12:15 p.m., Malone Park, New Berlin, WI, $15/$20 after 6-20 w/shirt, food, bev., goody bag; New Berlin Jr. Woman's Club, P.O. Box 510094, New Berlin, WI 53151; Lara Szatmary, 414/322-8089; lszatmary@wi.rr.com

4 MONONA FOURTH OF JULY RUN, 5K, 8 a.m., Winnequah Park, Monona, WI; Erik Goetz, 608/223-9990; goetzew@yahoo.com;www.mononafestival.com

4 HAIRPIN RUN-WALK, 5K, 8:30 a.m., Gibraltar Town Hall, $20/$25 on site, kids $10 w/artist T-shirt, fruit, bev.; Friends of Gibraltar, P.O. Box 184, Fish Creek, WI 54212; Vinni Chomeau, 920/868-3284, ext. 205;hairpin.runwalk@gibraltar.k12 .wi.us

4 FALLS FAMILY FIVE K/RIVER RUN-WALK, 5K, 8:30 a.m., MFHS track, Menomonee Falls, WI, $20/$25 after 6-18 w/shirt, shuttle, refreshments; Francis Fraundorf Menomonee Falls Booster Club, W161 N7386 Tamarack Trail, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051; 262/946-2081;fraufra@sdmf.k12.wi.us

4 FIRECRACKER FUN RUN, 5K run-walk, 1 mile walk, 8:30 a.m., Wakanda Park, Menomonie, WI ; Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, 715/235-9087;www.menomoniechamber.org

4 MILTON INDEPENDENCE RUN, 10K, 1 mile, 8:30 a.m., HS, Milton, WI, $13/$15 after 6-29; Milton Optimist Club, P.O. Box 282, Milton, WI 53563; Kristin Koeffler, 608/868-4229;koeffler.kris@mail.da.state.wi.us

4 FREEDOM RUN, 8:15 a.m., Riverside Park, Neenah, WI, $5. YMCA, 110 W. North Water St., Neenah, WI 54956; Debbie Kositzke, 920/886-2138, dkositzke@ymcafoxcities.org; www.ymcafoxcities.org

4 FIRECRACKER FUN RUN, 10K, 5K, 9 a.m., Marathon Park, Wausau, WI, $12/$16 after 6-20 w/T-shirt, snacks, bev.; Wausau Area Jaycees 4th of July, P.O. Box 2121, Wausau, WI 54402; Mary Coates, 715/842-2688;funrun@wausauareajaycees.org; www.wausauareajaycees.org

4 FOX FIRECRACKER RUN-WALK, 5K, 8 a.m., Central Park, Kaukauna, WI, $18/$20 after 7-1 w/music, apple pie; Fox Cities Triathlon Club, 1231 W. Parkway Blvd., Appleton, WI 54914; Pete Emerson, 920/968-1056; trifoxrocks@yahoo.com; www.foxtriclub.com

5 NAMEKAGON ART FEST RUN, 10K or 5K, 9 a.m., Sawmill Saloon, Seeley, WI, $20/$25 race day or $12/$15 early, $20/$25 race day w/prizes, socks. Seeley Lions Club, P.O. Box 861, Hayward, WI 54843; Dick Menzel, 715/634-7963; NLS@cheqnet.net; www.seeleywis.com

5 SPIRIT OF AMERICA RUN-WALK, 5K, 8:30 a.m., VFW Hall, Phillips, WI, $8/$10 late, $30/$35 family (6); Women's Health Alliance, 104 S. Eyder Ave., Phillips, WI 54555; Kathleen Klein, 715/762-7575;klein.kathleen@marshfieldclinic.org

5 COUNTRY POSSUM CHASE, 10K, 9:11 a.m., 1 mile, 8:30 a.m., White Lake, WI, 1 mile $3, 10K $4, add $8 for shirt, add $1 after 7-1; Dale Roe, 1517 Waunona Way, Madison, WI 53713; 608/223-9998.

5 LUIS FRANCO MEMORIAL RUN-WALK, 5K, 8 a.m. ball diamond, Gordon, WI, $15 adults, $10 kids; Gordon Good Neighbor Days Assoc., P.O. Box 33, Gordon, WI 54848; Bob Gile, 715/376-4767;deadskunk@centurytel.net

5 LA CROSSE CHILEDA CLASSIC, 10K, 5K between bluffs and the Mississippi River, certified, 7:30 a.m., downtown La Crosse, WI, $17/$20 after 6-16 w/awards, Riverfest; book hotels early. Chileda Foundation, 1825 Victory St., La Crosse, WI 54601; Shelly Lamb-Vosen, 608/782-6480, ext. 239; info@chileda.org; www.chileda.org

5 DRAGIN TAIL RUN-WALK, 5 miles, 9 a.m., Auditorium, Lake Nebagamon, WI; 715/374-3101; nca@pressenter.com

5 MUGGY BUGGY FUN RUN, 10K, 5K run-walk, 2K kids run, Minocqua Winter Park, Minocqua, WI; Keith Smith, 715/356-3309; www.skimwp.org

6 CHIPPEWA VALLEY FIRECRACKER TRAIL RUN, 10K, 5K, 8 a.m., Eau Claire Co. Expo, Eau Claire, WI, no pavement, $15 race day w/food, beverages. WORS, W6165 Ron Hill Lane, Monticello, WI 53570; 715/592-5095; don@wors.org; www.wors.org

9 MANITOWOC TRACK CLUB ROAD RUNS, 3K, 5K, 7.5K, 10K, 6:30 p.m., 50 cents, refreshments, drawings, start/finish at Municipal Field. Manitowoc Track Club, 604 Pine St., Manitowoc, WI 54220; Dave Nickels, 920/684-0912; davenickels@netscape.net

9 PACESETTERS FUN RUN/WALK, 5 miles, trail run/walk, 6 p.m., main pavilion High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, WI , potluck, park sticker req.; Pacesetters Inc., Shannon Featherstone, 920/882-9388; Shannon@pacesettersrun.org;www.pacetsettersrun.org

9 HOT DOG FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Greenfield Park, West Allis, WI, free; Badgerland Striders, Glenn Wagolet, 262/628-3270; marathon1@charter.net

10 M&I BANK STORM THE BASTILLE TWILIGHT RUN, 5K, 2 mile walk, North Jefferson St., Milwaukee, WI; East Town Association, 414/271-1416;www.easttown.com

12 ST. CLARE RUN-WALK, 5K, 8 a.m., St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI, $15/$18 after 7-7 w/T-shirt, goody bag; St. Clare Hospital & Health Services, 707 14th St., Baraboo, WI 53913; Sue Bergs, 608/356-1335; Katie_cowan@ssmhc.com; www.stclare.com

12 KARNER BLUE RUN-WALK, half marathon,10K, 5K run-walk, 8 a.m., Black River Falls, WI, $15 w/food, refreshments, prizes; Black River Area Chamber, 120 N. Water St., Black River Falls, WI 54616; Kathy Martin, 715/284-4658;chamber@blackrivercountry.net; www.blackrivercountry.net

12 BRET YOUNGER MEMORIAL RUN, 10K run, 2 mile run-walk, kids runs, 8 a.m., Appleton North HS, Appleton, WI, $18/$22 late, youth $15/$17, family $45/$50, fun runs $5/$7 w/ T-shirts, awards, refreshments; YMCA of the Fox Cities, 218 E. Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54911; Loel Kreger, 920/954-7658;lkreger@ymcafoxcities.org; www.ymcafoxcities.org

12 WILLOW RIVER RUN-WALK, 10K, 5K run-walk, 7:30 a.m., Mary Park, New Richmond, WI, runs $14/$18 race day, walk $8/$9 w/plaques, awards, festival, kids run. Dave Belisle, 681 220th Ave., Somerset, WI 54025; 715/247-5995; cheebink@pressenter.com

12 WATER STREET MILE, 1 mile run-walk, 9 a.m., First Ave. and Water St., $15/$19 race day w/T-shirts, bev., chip timing. Indianhead Track Club, 3352 Fear St., Eau Claire, WI 54701; Bob and Dina St. Louis, 715/834-3774; stlouins@gmail.com; www.indianheadtc.org

12 FREMONT RIVER RUN-WALK, 5K, 8 a.m., downtown Fremont, WI, $10/$15 after 6-30; Trega Foods, P.O. Box 410, Weyauwega, WI 54983; Kirsten Slocum, 920/867-2137; Kirsten@tregafoods.com; www.fremontriverrun.org

12 RIVER FALLS DAYS, 10K, 2 mile, certified, 8 a.m., 1 mile kids, 9:15 a.m., Glen Park, $20/$25 after 7-9 w/T-shirt; River Falls Chamber, 214 N. Main St., River Falls, WI 54022; Jill Dexheimer, 715/425-2533; info@rfchamber.com; www.rfchamber.com

12 GRAND AVE. RUN-WALK-BIKE, run 10K, 5K, 1 mile, 7 p.m., bike 6 and 20 miles, 5 p.m., West and Fifth St., Neillsville, WI, $15/$20 race day both events. Memorial Medical Center, 216 Sunset Pl., Neillsville, WI 54456; Chris Miller, 715/743-4673; silbernagel2@tds.net; www.mmcneillsville.com

12 DAIRYLAND WALKERS VOLKSSPORT, noncompetitive 10K, Riverside Conservancy, Merrimac, WI; Bill Levers, 608/251-2905;www.dairylandwalkers.com

12 ST. DOMINIC'S STEEPLECHASE, 5K run, 2 mile walk, 8:30 a.m., athletic field, Brookfield, WI, $15/$18 after 6-28, family $35/$45 w/fruit, prizes; Tammy Hansen, 16215 Wildwood Ct., Brookfield, WI 53005;thansen@amfam.com

12 DOUG LYKE ROAD RUN, 5 and 2 miles, 1 mile fun run, 5K walk, 8 a.m., location TBD, $13/$15 race day, walk $6/$8 w/T-shirt, snacks. Kiwanis, P.O. Box 6, Ripon, WI 54971; Bob Meyer, 920/748-6603;bmeyer@accuratecontrols.com; www.riponfest.com

12 LAKE MICHIGAN ROAD RACES, Olympic, sprint tris, duathlon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 7 a.m., Simmons Island Beach, Kenosha, WI, $40 runs, $80 duathlon, $80 Sprint, $100 Olympic w/T-shirts and medals, post-race picnic. Lake Geneva Extreme Sports, P.O. Box 1134, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; Frank Dobbs, 262/275-3577; www.lakegenevasports.com

12 FOR PETE'S SAKE, 5K, 7:30 a.m., Southport Boat House, Kenosha, WI, $15/$20 race day w/T-shirt, food, bev., goody bag; St. Joseph HS, 2401 69th St., Kenosha, WI 53143; John McTernan, 262/654-8691;jmm@odam-law.com; www.forpetesake.org

12 BEAR RIVER RUN, 5K, 9 a.m., Lac du Flambeau Round House, $15/$20 after 7-1 w/T-shirt; Gary Kmiecik, P.O. Box 1386, Minocqua, WI 54548; 715/614-5366; kmiecik@luhs.k12.wi.us

12 HARTFEST-ARROWHEAD SCHOLARSHIP RUN, 5K, 9 a.m., Nixon Park, Hartland, WI, $20/$25 race day w/T-shirt, goody bag; 2NUTZ4U Race Promoters, 909F Quinland Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072; Tom Boschuetz, 262/695-2320;twonutz4urace@aol.com

12 TREMPEALEAU CATFISH DAYS RUN, 10K, 5K; www.trempealeau.net

12 BLUE HILLS FESTIVAL RUN, 5K run-walk, kids run, 10 a.m., school, Bruce, WI, w/T-shirts; Jackie Klein, 715/943-2444;jklein@indianheadtel.net

12 BIRKIE TRAIL NORDIC WALKING CLINIC, 10 a.m.-noon, Birkie Trail Crossing at OO, Seeley, WI, $10, poles available; American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Hayward, WI 54843; Ned Zuelsdorff, 715/634-5025; ned@birkie.com; www.birkie.com

12 CHARIOTS OF CHEESE, 10K, 5K run-walk, 1 mile kids run, 9 a.m., South First St., Colby, WI, $10/$15 race day, festival; Chariots of Cheese, P.O. Box 383, Colby, WI 54421; 715/223-4435; chariotsofcheese@charter.net;www.chariotsofcheese.org

13 DIVA DASH, 5K, mini dash, 10 a.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, Middleton, WI, $25/$30 after 6-15, $35 race day w/tech shirt;www.fleetfeetmadison.com

13 WIFE CARRYING/FERRYING CONTESTS, 240 meters, 1 p.m., Habermann Park, Lodi, WI, $25/team, $10/child, also wheelbarrow race, kids duck carrying dash; Lodi XC Ski Club, Hannah Fanney, 608/592-7817;fanneha@gmail.com; www.madison.com/communities

15 BADGERLAND STRIDERS OPEN TRACK MEET, 100m-3200m, race-walk, relays, 6:30 p.m., Hart Park Track, Wauwatosa, WI, no fee. Alice or Ron Winkler, Badgerland Striders, 3412 S. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215; 414/744-9404; www.badgerlandstriders.org

15 TAKE A STEP RUN, 5K run/walk, 6 p.m., UWSP Campus, Allen Center, Stevens Point, WI, $25 w/T-shirt, door prizes, food & bev.; CAP Services Inc., 1616 West River Dr., Stevens Point, WI 54481; Diane, 715/258-8162; berard@charter.net

15 FDL RUNNING CLUB TRACK MEET, 7 p.m., Fruth Field track, Fond du Lac, WI, open meet, free; FDL Running Club, P.O. Box 102, Fond du Lac, WI 54936; Brad Theyerl, 920/922-1577;bradfdlrc@hotmail.com

16 MARCEL FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Whitnall Park, Greendale, WI, free; Badgerland Striders, Marcel Cesar, 262/227-1948; macesar@aol.com

17 WHEELS & HEELS RUSH ON FESTA, 5K run, 1 mile walk, wheelchair race, 7 p.m., Summerfest grounds, Milwaukee, WI, $17/$20 after 7-4 w/entertainment, food, fireworks; National Spinal Cord Injury Assoc. SE Wis. Chapter, 1545 S. Layton Blvd., Ste. 320, Milwaukee, WI 53215; Marcie Reynolds, 414/384-4022 eve.; nsciagmacwi@sbcglobal.net

17 FULL MOON RUN, 5K, kids run, 8:30 p.m., Olin Park, Madison, WI, $15 adults, $1 kids; Movin' Shoes, 528 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715; Shalon, 608/251-0125; email@movinshoesmadison.com

PAPERFEST SUNSET RUN-WALK, 5K run, kids run, 6:30 p.m., Sunset Park, Kimberly, WI, $15/$20 race day w/T-shirt, concert, food, bev. Paperfest Sunset Run, 519 Angela Ct., Kimberly, WI 54136; Ed, 920/788-6524;edw@martinsonarch.com; www.paperfest.org

18-19 RELAY FOR LIFE OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, 16 hour run-walk, 6 p.m., Sheboygan FallsHS, $150/team; ACS, N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188; Heather Byron, 800/947-0487; heather.byron@cancer.org;www.acsevents.org

18-19 ACS RELAY FOR LIFE OF WEST ALLIS-NEW BERLIN, Nathan Hale HS, West Allis, WI; ACS, P.O. Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072;deserae.constantineau@cancer.org

19 CHEESEHEAD CHASE, 10K, 2 mile run-walk, 8:30 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church, Plymouth, WI, $18/$21 race day, $15/$21 family or corp. rate (3+), massage, door prizes, T-shirt. Professional Business Women, P.O. Box 324, Plymouth, WI 53073; Teresa Van Horn, 920/893-6361;thvh88@aol.com; www.ppbw.net

19 FISH DAY RUN-WALK, 8K run, 2 mile fun run-walk, 8 a.m., Port Washington Chamber Center, Port Washington, WI, $14/$17 race day, $12/$15 per person family (3+), team reg. available w/refreshments, festival. Portal Industries, P.O. Box 65, Grafton, WI 53024; Marlene Morgan, 262/377-4410;morganm@portalindustries.org; www.