Participants, Feb. 21
CITY OF COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION will have registration open for spring adult kickball and softball leagues through Feb. Friday. Registration is $300 per team. Games start week of March 14. Register at https://www.columbiasc.net/parks-recreation/programs-activities/adult. (803) 545-3100; cetaylor@columbiasc.net
CITY OF COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION will have registration for youth baseball and softball through March 4. Registration fees are $25, though scholarships are available to those who qualify. Register at www.columbiasc.net/parks-recreation/programs-activities/youth or at 1111 Parkside Drive. (803) 545-3100; olfrancis@columbiasc.net
LEXINGTON RACE AGAINST HUNGER 5k/10k will start 6:40 a.m. Feb. Saturday at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Profits will benefit four area charities that help the hungry. Registration ranges from $15-$30. Register at www.lrah.org.
LOURIE CENTER is offering Funga African dance classes 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays through March 19, 1650 Park Circle. Funga is a welcome dance from Liberia that is low impact with gentle stretching and rhythmic movements. Classes are taught with live drumming. Free, open to adults of all ages. Pre-register at info@louricentersc.com or (803) 779-1971 ext. 12.
MARCH FOR MEALS 5K will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Timmerman Trail, Cayce. Registration ranges from $10-$30. Event will benefit March for Meals. Register at strictlyrunning.com. (803) 252-7734
RUN HARD COLUMBIA MARATHON WEEKEND will start 11:30 a.m. March 5 near the S.C. State House, 1100 Gervais St. Event will include a marathon, a half marathon, a marathon relay, a 5K and a kids’ 2K. Registration ranges from $25-$185 depending on the event. Register at runhardcolumbiamarathon.com.
To include your event: calendars@thestate.com
This story was originally published February 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM.