Running
Taken from The Utah Runner and Cyclist guide, P.O. Box 8344, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
SATURDAY, Jan. 20, The Wasatch Overland. A 12K tour from the Brighton Touring Center starting 9 a.m. Register before 8:30 a.m. of at Wasatch Touring. Includes lunch. 359-9361.
SATURDAY, Jan. 27, 5K race as part of the Salt Lake City Track Club 50 Kilometer Series. Starting at 765 North 2200 West, Utah Air National Guard Building as part of the Industrial Supply Company 50K series. Register race day at 9 a.m. 972-6873, 261-4275.
SATURDAY, Jan. 27, Sports Am/Tubbs 5K Snowshoe Race at White Pine in Park City at 10 a.m. 583-6281.
SUNDAY, Feb. 11, Las Vegas International Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Many say this is the best marathon, half, 5K and relay extravaganza in the American West. Al Boka, P.O. Box 81262, Las Vegas NV. 89180. (702) 876-3370.
Skiing
SATURDAY, Jan. 27 5K as part of Industrial Supply 50K Series. Registration $8 (discount for SLCTC members) $32 for series, $9 day of race. At Utah Air National Guard 765 N. 2200 W. 972-6873.
SATURDAY, Jan. 20 Wasatch Overland Cross Country Ski Race from Brighton to Park City (return transportation NOT provided). A 12K race using survival skiing and snowshoeing. Preregister with Wasatch Touring or White Pine $14. Register day of race $18 before race start at 8:30 a.m. includes lunch. Wasatch 359-9361 or White Pine 649-8701.
SATURDAY, Jan. 20 Utah Winter Games Marathon Cross Country Race at Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon National Park at 10 a.m. Adults 21/42K, kids and novices 5K. Preregister PO Box 25204, SLC UT. 84125. $20 for marathon, $10 for 5K. (Includes post-race banquet and race photo). 975-4515 or 1-800-468-8660.
SUNDAY, Jan. 21 Utah Winter Games Ski Archery at White Pine Touring Center at 1 p.m. 12K or 6K race, $15 adults, $12 juniors. 975-4515.
SATURDAY, Jan. 27 Gem Insurance Wasatch Citizens Series Cross Country Race at Mountain Dell at 9:45 a.m. for kids and 10 a.m. for adults. Juniors $2, TUNA members $8, others $10. 649-8701, 521-2135.
TUESDAY, Jan. 30 Wild Rose Tuesday Fun Cross Country Race. 4:15 p.m and 4:45 p.m. start times. $2. 533-8671.
SATURDAY, Feb. 10 Gem Insurance Wasatch Citizen Series. A cross country race at Mountain Dell at 9:45 a.m. (kids) and 10 a.m. Fees from $2 to $10, 1-5K (kids) to 10K. 649-8701.
TUESDAY, Feb. 13 Wild Rose Tuesday Fun Race. 4:15 p.m and 4:45 p.m. start times. $2. 533-8671.
Baseball
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF BASEBALL will hold a pre-season little league tournament Feb. 17-19 in St. George for 9-10 and 11-12 year olds. It will be a combination clinic/tournament for both age divisions. Teams as well as individuals are welcome. 1-800-ROCK-BBU or (801) 753-5662. Each division is limited to the first 6 registered teams.
Basketball
JR. JAZZ. The East Millcreek Recreation Center (272-2243), The Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center (596-0072), and Copperview Community Center (561-0075) are now taking applications for the winter Jr. Jazz basketball program. Fee is $45 per player and includes games, Jazz player appearance, jersey, team photo and awards. Games will be played on Saturdays.
Soccer
Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center is taking applications for a youth indoor league. Fee is $10 per player.
Other events
CAR SHOWS. Associated Wheels of Utah, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Round Table Pizza on 5400 South and Redwood Road to plan the Annual Charity Car Show. Proceeds go to help individuals with mental retardation. All are invited to attend, club member or not. 364-5060.
DISABLE PROGRAMS. S'plore is taking reservations for cross country skiing and sledding for individuals for all abilities including individuals with special needs. Three hour lessons will be offered at the Solitude Nordic Center. $15 lessons include equipment, tract fee, tnstruction and other support. Half-day tours include ski equipment, instruction, lunch and support. Cost is $25. 484-4128.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING. The Salt Lake Practical Shooting Association will hold monthly matches and practice sessions. Monthly matches will be held at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Hendricksen PMAA range at the East Canyon exit of I-80 in Parleys Canyon. Call 580-7836 or 942-8573.
RACQUETBALL. Cottonwood Heights adult league. Evenings Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 for club members, $25 for non-members. Starts every 6 weeks. 943-9673.
REI. On Tuesday, Jan. 23 Bruce Temper returns for the second part of an avalanche awareness clinic. He will focus on snow stability. Tuesday, Feb. 6 will feature Jim Wills recounting his recent trip to the highlands of Nepal. Wills will discuss recent changes that make traveling the region more affordable with a slide show not to be missed, a great way to plan an expedition of your own. All seating is limited. All REI clinics are free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. at REI (3285 E. 3300 South). Call 486-2100.
TRACK. Registration is being taken at the Northwest Rec Center for youth track and field. Cost is $35 per person. For information call 596-0072.
WEIGHT TRAINING. Alta Canyon Sports is offering Teen Weight Training Workouts Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m., and on Saturday 10-11 a.m. Coaching provided. Fee is $1.50 for area residents, $2.50 for others. 942-2582. . . . They also are sponsoring a weight resistance and circuit training class that targets all four components of fitness: strength muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.