Sixth Annual Bake at the Lake 4 Mile Cross Country Run

When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday

Where: Lake Hodges, Escondido

Info: $10 for SDTC and NCRR members and $15 for nonmembers. Benefits Rancho Buena Vista High's water polo teams, with a portion to the parks system to repair the trails after the fires.

More info: (760) 692-2900

Web site: inmotionfit.com

Run and Stride with Pride 5K Run and Walk

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Where: University Avenue at Center Street, Hillcrest

Info: Out and back USATF certified and sanctioned course.

Web site: frwsd.org

COMING SOON

54th Balboa Park 8 Mile/3 Mile

When: 7:30 a.m. Aug. 2

Where: Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park

Info: Various age groups for event, check San Diego Track Club Web site for more information.

More info: Nancy Morris, SDTC (858) 874-8784

Web site: sdtc.com

XTerra Wetsuits Surf Monkey 5K Run, 1 Mile Open Water Swim, Swim/Run and Paddleboard Race

When: Run at 7 a.m., open water swim at 7:30, Swim/Run at 8 a.m., Paddleboard race at 8:30.

Where: Starts and finishes on beach at Oceanside Pier

Info: Call (760) 635-1795 or e-mail info@multisports.com

Web site: multisports.com/surfmonkey

31st Anniversary America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

When: 7 a.m. Aug. 17

Where: Half Marathon starts at Cabrillo National Monument and ends at Balboa Park

Info: USAT&F sanctioned/certified course. Two-day Fitness Expo at the San Diego Convention Center (noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16). No half marathon registration at expo and no day of race registration.

More info: Administrative Office, (760) 692-2900 or e-mail info@afchalf.com

Web site: afchalf.com