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

The 32nd Snowman 8K Road Race and Youth Fun Run: The Youth Fun Run will be Saturday. richlandcountyrecreation.com

Red Shoe Run: 7:30 a.m. 10 K; 7:45 a.m. 5K, Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. strictlyrunning.com

GOLF

Winter Youth Golf Tour: Registration for the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Winter Youth Golf Tour is underway. Play will be each Sunday during January and February. Open to junior golfers ages 7-18 of all skill levels. (803) 772-3336; (803) 345-6181; (803) 781-2063

SOFTBALL

Midlands Girls Softball Registration: Open 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 2 and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 3 at Bray Park, West Columbia. Cost is $45. Call (803) 518-6876; (803) 518-8954

MISCELLANEOUS

Ultimate Frisbee: Recreational coed league for ages 16 and older. All experience levels welcome. columbiaultimate.org

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