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Road Cycling Routes

Wed., April 6, 7 p.m.

Steve Stuebner, author of The Boise Road Cycling Guide will speak about some of the best routes to take in the greater Boise valley and Canyon County. FREE

REI (map)
8300 W. Emerald
West Boise
phone 208-322-1141

Barking Spider Bash XC

Sat., April 9, 9 a.m.

Pick your poison—trail running or off-road mountain biking—for this event at Hemingway Butte OHV in Murphy, ID. The foot race is at 9 a.m., followed by the bike race at 12:30 p.m. The registration fee includes food and beverages and the bike race is a qualifying event for the US National Mountain Bike Championships in Sun Valley. Register through race day at spondoro.com. 20-$40

Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk

April 7-9

Think you can outrun Coach Pete? Here's your chance. This three-mile run/walk on the Greenbelt through Julia Davis and Ann Morrison Parks will be held Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. Register at the Boise State Student Rec Center. $10-$30, $75 for family of 5 or fewer

Idaho Steelheads Hockey

April 8-9, 7:10 p.m.

Playoff game vs. Las Vegas Wranglers. $17-$34.50

Qwest Arena (map)
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-424-2200 or box office 208-331-8497

Bike Maintenance Basics

Wed., April 13, 7 p.m.

Get your bike ready for warmer weather by learning how to do basic maintenance on it, including how to fix a flat and lube a chain. FREE

REI (map)
8300 W. Emerald
West Boise
phone 208-322-1141

XFS No. 56: Organized Chaos

Fri., April 15, 7 p.m.

Kick off Idaho's MMA season with four championship belts are on the line and 14 action-packed fights, including a grudge match between Welter Weight Champ "Nasty" Nate Decker and former champ Alex Lambert. Start at $5

Qwest Arena (map)
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-424-2200 or box office 208-331-8497

Roller Derby Season Opener

Sat., April 16, 7 p.m.

Roller Derby Season Opener Double-header, vs. the Salt Lake City Shakers and the Southern Oregon Roller Girls. Visit qwestarenaIdaho.com for tickets. $12

Qwest Arena (map)
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-424-2200 or box office 208-331-8497

Robie Creek Half Marathon

Through April 16

Known as the Northwest's toughest race, this half marathon up Robbie Creek fills up quickly, so get ready to register ASAP at active.com beginning at noon on Monday, Feb. 21. Race begins at noon on Sunday, April 16, and you can pick up your packet on Wednesday, April 13 the Basque Center from 5-8 p.m. $45

Urban Adventure

Sun., April 17, 11 a.m.

Join members of the Land Trust of Treasure Valley and the Sierra Club for a 5.2-mile hike and learn more about conservation efforts in our community. The group will meet at the end of Harrison Hollow Boulevard. E-mail karen.benton@sierraclub.org to pre-register. FREE, donations accepted

House of Shimmy Class

Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Continues through April 20

Dance class for three, four and five year olds. They will learn new moves and be accompanied by live music from local musicians. $150 for entire session

Trey McIntyre Project Headquarters (map)
775 Fulton St.
Boise Downtown
phone 877-867-2320

Walk MS

April 16-23

Get a sponsor for this one- to three-mile walk/race to benefit the MS Society. Check in begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. Register online at walkutu.nationalmssociety.org. FREE

Tenth Annual Hornet 5K Run/Walk

Through April 29

This 5K race to be held on Saturday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m. is open to everyone, and will be followed by a post-race party, including music, refreshments and raffle prizes. Register at Shu's Running Compan, East Junior High School or their website at east-jh.schoolfusion.us through April 29. Proceeds will benefit junior high athletics. $20

East Junior High School (map)
415 Warmsprings Ave.
East Boise
phone 208-854-4730

2011 West Valley Walk/Run

Through April 30

Raise funds for the Caldwell Family YMCA and get the whole family running by participating in this 5- or 10K run to be held on Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. Register online at ymcatvidaho.org through the day of the race. $20

Paws for the Heart Walk

Through April 30

Register you and your four-legged pet for this two-mile walk around St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Meridian to benefit the Meridian Valley Humane Society and St. Luke's Health Care System Foundation at meridianvalleyhumanesociety.com through race day. Race starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30. $25

Weiser River Trail 50K Relay and Solo Run

Through April 30

Run this 50K solo or with a team on the trails from Council to Midvale on the scenic Weiser River Trail. Race to be held on Saturday, April 30 with staggered start times beginning at 9 a.m. Register online at bluecirclesports.com through the day of the race. $60 solo, $200 per team of five.



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