CYCLING
Group rides: 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Outspokin’ Bicycles, 3223 Devine St. and City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd. Meet at 5 p.m. so the rides may start at 5:15. Arrive at the Publick House, 2307 Devine St., for Handlebar Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 p.m. palmettoconservation.org
RUNNING/WALKING
Bojangles Resolution Run: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. run; Jan. 5 at Sesqui State Park, Two Notch Road. Off-road 10K, 2K run for ages 12 and younger and 3.5-mile fitness walk. Hosted by Richland Northeast Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. (803) 699-2800, ext. 79612; www.strictlyrunning.com
The 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Fitness Walk: 9 a.m. Jan. 12 at 2300 Greene St. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. (803) 254-8070
The 32nd Snowman 8K Road Race and Youth Fun Run: Registration is now open. The 8K will be Jan. 19 and the Youth Fun Run will be Jan. 26. richlandcountyrecreation.com
Red Shoe Run: 7:30 a.m. 10 K; 7:45 a.m. 5K, Jan. 26 at the Colonial Life Arena. Pre-register by Jan. 1 for a runner’s gift. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. strictlyrunning.com
GOLF
Holiday Golf Tournament: Sponsored by Gilbert High School and Batesburg-Leesville High School golf programs. 10 a.m. shotgun start, Thursday at Ponderosa Country Club, 190 Durango Drive, Leesville. Cost is $200 per team or $50 per person. Entry forms are due Monday. (803) 821-1969
Winter Youth Golf Tour: Registration for the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Winter Youth Golf Tour is underway. Play will be each Sunday during December, January and February. Open to junior golfers ages 7-18 of all skill levels. (803) 772-3336; (803) 345-6181; (803) 781-2063
MISCELLANEOUS
Ultimate Frisbee: Recreational coed league for ages 16 and older. All experience levels welcome. columbiaultimate.org
SOCCER
The Columbia Soccer Academy Winter Session: For ages 5-14, Dec. 19-21 at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. The cost is $90. colasocceracademy.com; e-mail richardsona@heathwood.org
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