THIS WEEK

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, Aug. 2.

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

COMING SOON

35th annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride

When: 8 p.m., Aug. 16

Where: Start/finish staging area is the San Diego County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Highway.

Info: 20-mile fun bicycle ride. Route makes a loop around San Diego's waterfront and historic areas. Costume and lighting contests at 10 p.m.

More info: Call (619) 645-8068, visit sandiegohostels.org or e-mail tiffany@sandiegohostels.org

Web sites: active.com and sandiegomidnightmadness.org
Y-Tri Youth Triathlon of Rancho Penasquitos

When: 8:15 a.m. Aug. 16

Where: Starts and finishes at Mt. Carmel High

Info: Kids 8-11: 75-meter swim, 1.5-mile bike ride, 1-mile run. Kids 12-13: 175-meter swim, 2.5-mile bike ride, 1-mile Run.

Web site: y-tri.org

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