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03.01.10–06.01.10 | Whitewater Rafting Trips
Globe

03.03.10–04.03.10 | Cactus League Spring Training 2010
phoenix

The Castus League consists of 15 teams in 9 cities, in 11 stadiums throughout Arizona. The newest arrival is Cincinnati Reds playing in Goodyear (in a shared stadium with the Cleveland Indians).

03.06.10–05.09.10 | Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Phoenix

Whimsical, dream-like habitat where hundreds of vibrant-colored butterflies flutter by, feeding and flitting among the flowers, $3.50 with admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.17.10–03.21.10 | Spring Festival Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Scottsdale

WestWorld, www.cepshows.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | 3rd Annual Fergie & Friends
Mesa

Celebrity baseball game and autograph show, $10-25, gates open at 4 pm, http://fergieandfriends.com

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 11th Annual Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run
Lake Havasu City

4x4s from around the Southwest, 4-wheel drive off-road desert run event, BBQ, raffle, 928-505-3723 or www.golakehavasu.com

03.19.10–03.21.10 | World Off-Road Championship Series ATV
Lake Havasu City

National ATV race with all manufacturers present, $10-15, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, 435-635-1597 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.worcsracing.com/

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Helzapoppin' Pro Rodeo
Buckeye

PRCA sanctioned rodeo with broncs, barrel race, bull ride, rodeo dance, $5-10, 623-386-2727 or www.buckeyevalleychamber.org

03.19.10–03.20.10 | 3rd Annual Western Winter Nationals
Lake Havasu City

Legends, Thunder Roadsters, Bandoleros & Factory Stocks on Friday, U.S.A.C. Ford Focus Midgets, Legends, Thunder Roadsters & Bandolero Championship on Saturday, gates open at 4 pm, 928-716-6300 or www.havasu95speedway.com

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Flywheelers
Cottonwood

Verde Valley Fair Grounds, 928-282-7626 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 48th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha – Honoring Our Ancestors
Sacaton

Presented by the Gila River Indian Community, rodeo, fair, carnival, parade, Pow Wow, vendors, sporting events, 520-562-9853 or 520-562-6087 or http://www.mul-chu-tha.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 18th Annual Mining Country Challenge
Superior

Bicycle rides with Classic Century a 96-mile route with 6,000 vertical feet of climbing, the Metric Century a 66-mile route with 2,215 vertical feet of climbing, both include The End of the World climb, a lung-collapsing, heart-exploding, 1.5 mile, 11% grade, 7 am, http://www.pmbcaz.org/miningcountry.html

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 2010 Liver Wellness Walk
Phoenix

American Liver Foundation's dog friendly walk, with food, entertainment, prizes, 5K walk or 1K for all ages, benefit, suggested donation of $25 or above, 8 am, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 4th Annual Laura’s Run
Scottsdale

5K run, 1 Fun Run/Walk, kids dash, benefits the Laura Burdick Foundation to help families of transplant recipients in need at St. Josephs Hospital Heart/Lung Institute transplant Center, 9 am,480-220-2019 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 7th Annual USAT Collegiate National Championships Triathlon & 5th Annual Lake Havasu Triathlon
Lake Havasu City

Swim 1500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K, $75, 6:45 am, www.tucsonracing.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Go! Off Road Duathlon
Prescott

Pioneer Park, 11 am, 928-713-2733 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Catch-A-Wave Car Show
Tempe

Lake Country Village Shopping Center, presented by Kiwanis Nuevo Tempe, benefits the Salvation Army, free to public, 10 am – 2 pm, www.kiwanisnuevo.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Junior Championships
Flagstaff

Arizona Snowbowl, ski & snowboard races open to all levels, $15 per race, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | ICA 20th Annual St. Patrick’s
Gilbert

The Diamond Ranch, muscle and classic collector car auction, 480-899-2222 or www.icaauctions.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | 5th Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Adult & Youth race
Phoenix

www.trifamilyracing.com/events/2009_events.htm

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Holualoa Tucson Triathlon
Tucson

First race of the series, 825 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area and 3 mile run through UA campus, 6:30 am, www.tritucson.com

03.24.10–03.28.10 | Scottsdale Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Scottsdale

WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.cepshows.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 57th Annual Arizona Boat & RV Show
Phoenix

The SW's most spectacular display of boats & marine accessories, from rubber rafts to houseboats, canoes to ski boats, wind surfing, water skiing, scuba diving, plus fishing tackle & tips, $6-8, Fri noon – 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-230-7660 or www.greenband.com 

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 23rd Annual Arizona Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show
Scottsdale

An exhibition of registered Miniature horses in halter and performance classes, harness driving, obstacle driving, hunter jumper, free, 8 am, 602-326-7230 or www.azminis.com

03.26.10–03.29.10 | SAQHA “Shamrock” Quarter Horse
Tucson

Presented by the Southern AZ Quarter Horse Association, 520-822-2354 or www.azqha.org or www.saqha.org

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo
Phoenix

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and watercraft recreation, conservation and wildlife education, camping and other outdoor elements, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 602-942-3000 or www.azgfd.gov/expo

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 7th Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Tempe

50 dragon boat racing teams from all over the world are expected to participate, 40-foot-long rowing canoes, 20 paddlers, one steersperson & a drummer in a 500-meter race, also features music, food, vendors and performances by martial arts and dance groups, fundraiser, free, 9 am – 4 pm,  www.azdba.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 5th Annual Measure of Love Charity Hike
Fountain Hills

3.5 mile trail hike or 10K run, 8 am, http://www.maricopa.gov/

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 24th Annual Bike MS: Round Up Ride (formerly the MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour)
Florence

Includes a figure-eight route that travels through Florence, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Sacaton and Queen Creek, there is a 35- 75- or 100-mile, one-day option; or a 150-mile, two-day option, supports local programs for multiple sclerosis, $75 registration fee and minimum of $250 in pledges, 800-344-4867 or http://bikeaza.nationalMSsociety.org  info@aza.nmss.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Verde River Canoe Challenge
Camp Verde

$17-20, 10 am, http://www.sedonaverdevalley.org/

03.27.10–03.28.10 | NWSRA Water Ski Races
Parker

 Marathon and circle combo, 928 669-6511

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Emma’s Run at Anthem Days
Anthem

Anthem Community Center, 8 am, 623-330-0913 or www.getsetaz.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Bike Ride
Sonita - Bisbee

65 miles bike ride each day, rolling terrain, 6:30am, 520-869-6696 or www.bikegaba.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon – Arizona Distance Classic
Oro Valley

Runners and walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes celebrate active lifestyles in this half marathon, 5K and senior stroll, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 877-474-0449 or www.arizonadistanceclassic.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | NAMI Walk 2010
Tempe

Live music, vendor fair, route is 2.96 miles around the lake, fundraiser for National Alliance for Mental Illness, http://namiaz.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sprint Triathlon at Vistancia
Phoenix

A 400-meter swim in the lap pool at Vistancia's Mountain Vista Club, a 12.4-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run along the Discovery Trail.

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Bug-O-Rama
Chandler

Firebird International Raceway, open to all Volkswagens, PRA and Sportsman drag racing, show & shine, car show, vendor row, swap meet, 800-929-0077 or 602-268-0200 or www.bugorama.com or www.firebirdraceway.com

03.29.10–03.29.10 | World Wrestling Entertainment Presents Monday Night Raw
Phoenix

With many of your favorite superstars from RAW, Smackdown & ECW, $15-60, 5:30 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 6th Annual Lake Pleasant Dam Good Run, Walk, Hike
Peoria

Opportunity to run/walk/hike across the Waddel Dam overlooking scenic Lake Pleasant, choose the moderately easy 4-mile rout or hike a more challenging 7-mile trail, 7:30 am check in, fundraiser, 602-372-7460 ext 200 or http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant/pdf/forms/2009_Registration_Form.pdf

04.03.10–04.03.10 | TMRC 10 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run
Sierra Vista

TMRC 10 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run - 6:30 am, 520-378-0814 or www.thundermountainrunningclub.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Slush Cup
Flagstaff

Fun race, requiring helmets for all fast skiers, all ages, costumes encouraged, $15, 8:30 am - 2 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Friends of the Golf Course Scramble
Page

9 am, shotgun, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 19th Annual Holualoa Companies El Tour de Phoenix presented by Pierson Construction Corp
Mesa

74- & 26-mile bicycle rides, also 4-mile & 1/4-mile kids fun rides, medallions to all finishers, traffic control, support stations, $15-55, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com

04.03.10–04.04.10 | Arizona Dressage Association Horse Show
Scottsdale

Arizona Dressage Association Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-789-7782 or 480-767-3588 or www.azdressage.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

04.07.10–04.11.10 | 14th Annual Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale

Motorcycle, racing, flat track racing, charity rides, concert, vendor show, motorcycle demo rides, entertainment, food, free, 10 am - 8 pm, 480-704-1142 or 602-997-6107 or www.azbikeweek.com

04.07.10–04.11.10 | Fiesta Days Rodeo & Parade
Cave Creek

Includes golf tournament, mutton bustin', rodeo dances, PRCA, rodeo parade and 3 rodeo performances, www.cavecreekrodeo.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Jimmie Johnson Foundation Phoenix 150
Avondale

NASCAR Camping World Series West race, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.08.10–04.11.10 | Arizona Cup International Target Archery Tournament
Phoenix

National ranking tournament, 623-582-8313 or www.azarchery.com or www.azjoad.com

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Bashas Supermarkets 200
Avondale

NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, 602-252-3833 or 602-252-2227 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.09.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual All Indian Golf Tournament
Parker

Sponsored by Blue Water Resort & Casino, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Subway Fresh 500
Avondale

The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Havasu Half Marathon
Lake Havasu City

Allso on-site music, vendors, food and drink, and 5K. 7:30 am, 928-435-4936 or www.HavasuHalf.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual Arizona Epilepsy Walk
Tempe

Features a fun run, 3K & 5K walk, carnival style entertainment, food and family fun, benefit, 602-406-3581 or www.azepilepsywalk.org

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Prescott Punisher
Prescott

Mountain biking, Point Series XC Race #5, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner, and short track racing, www.m

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Arizona Paint Horse Spring Fling
Scottsdale

Arizona Paint Horse Spring Fling - WestWorld, 480-241-5705 or www.azpaints.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 5th Annual Tempe Town Lake Outrigger Canoe Association Regatta
Tempe

Canoe racing, outrigger canoe competition, music & entertainment, bring lawn chairs and blankets, free, 7 am - 4 pm, www.tempeoutrigger.net/

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Copper City Classic Vintage Baseball Tournament
Bisbee

Four teams bearing names from grand old days, such as Bisbee Bees and Phoenix Senators wearing old-style uniforms play the game as it was played 140 years ago, also music from the 19th and 20th centuries featuring The Arthritis Brothers, a string trio and the Desert Sons, a la the Sons of the Pioneers music, $10-15, Sat 11 am , Sun 9 am, 520-432-3813 or http://www.friendsofwarrenballpark.com

04.11.10–04.11.10 | 4th Annual Tri for the Cure Arizona
Chandler

Sprint duathlon (run 1 mile, bike 8 miles, run 2 miles); Adult Sprint triathlon (swim 400 meters, bike 8 miles, run 2 miles), 7 am, www.triforthecureaz.com/

04.11.10–04.11.10 | 12th Annual Komen Southern Arizona Race for the Cure
Tucson

5K run, 7 am, 520-325-7223 or www.komensaz.org

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 9th Cuddle Scramble Golf Tournament
Page

928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 11th Annual Rotary River Rally
Tempe

Featuring the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta with teams of up to 8 people paddling a 200-yard race course in home-made boats of cardboard, teams compete for best dressed, most spirited, best design, most sought-after, and Titanic award for the most spectacular sinking, benefits the Rotary Clubs of Tempe, free, Fri. preview 4-8 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm, 480-905-5944 or www.rotaryriverrally.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Brian Mickelsen Memorial Half-Marathon
Cottonwood

10K, 2 mile run/walk, 7:30 am, 928-639-3200 or www.getsetaz.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Roots n' Boots Family Rodeo
Queen Creek

480-358-3715 or www.queencreek.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Annual Pat's Run
Tempe

4.2 miles run, 4.2 miles walk, .42 free kids fun run/walk, all events finish on the 42 yard line of Sun Devil Stadium, includes free entertainment, live local music, food, drinks and a carnival-like kid's area, $30-35, 7 am, 480-507-6754 or www.patsrun.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Sabino Canyon Sunset Run
Tucson

7.4 miles from the Visitors Center, 5:45 pm, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

04.17.10–04.18.10 | Annual Junior Rodeo
Willcox

See the future rodeo champions, www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | SCSC Spring Power Boat Classic
Parker

GN boats, tunnel boats, mini boats compete for points & cash prizes, 7 am - 7 pm, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com

04.22.10–04.25.10 | 12th Annual Desert Storm Charity Poker Run
Lake Havasu City

See some of the fastest, most impressive boats to grace the wave, the evens include a show and shine on Main Street on 4/23, view the boats up close and take a look at the massive motors putting out thousands of horsepower, talk to the drivers, www.lakeracerllc.com

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Canyon Day Open Show Rodeo & Fair
Whiteriver

http://www.canyondayrodeo.com/home

04.23.10–04.23.10 | 12th Annual Desert Storm Poker Run
Lake Havasu City

On the water poker run, www.lakeracerllc.com or www.golakehavasu.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 7th Annual Desert Ice Bonspiel
Scottsdale

24 curling teams from Canada and the U.S. will participate in the tournament, www.coyotescurling.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 14th Annual Open Golf Tournament
Parker

Sponsored by Blue Water Resort & Casino, http://parkerareatourism.com

04.23.10–04.24.10 | Debut of the Women’s Senior National Invitational
Tucson

A unique two-day event format, attracting 18 top Legends of the LPGA, the sixth event on The Legends Tour, features practice rounds on the 23, a Legends Pro-Am on the Catalina Course the 23rd and an 18-hole Legends Shootout on the 24th, www.thelegendstour.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 20th Annual 2010 Zane Grey Highline 50 Mile Trail Race
Payson

Beautiful, challenging and unique trail run, the trail lies entirely in the Tonto National Forest and runs from just south of Pine to several miles east of the town of Christopher Creek, designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979, a scenic and historic trail, 5 am, www.zanegrey50.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Event
Prescott

Endurance mountain bike including technical single track, smooth fire roads and quality climbing with great views, 15-, 25- & 50-miles, at the end is a community concert, www.epicrides.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Spring Cross Country Classic
Tucson

5K, mainly on dirt trails, features a challenging two-loop course with rolling hills through the desert, separate races for men and women, 7:30 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

04.24.10–04.25.10 | 12th Annual Napa Auto Parts Monster Truck Nationals
Chandler

Monster trucks, drag racing, jet cars, show and shine, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Prescott Valley Pronghorn Golf Classic
Dewey

7:30 am, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org

04.24.10–04.25.10 | Santa Cruz County Horse Races
Sonoita

Live Quarter Horse and thoroughbred races with simulcast wagering from Turf Paradise and the Kentucky Derby, $3, gates open at 10:30 am, post time is 1 pm, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

04.25.10–04.25.10 | 24th Holualoa Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains
Tucson

100K or 50K bicycle tour around perimeter of the Tucson Mountains, 4- mile & 1/4 mile kids fun rides, traffic control, support stations, medallions to all finishers, $55 registration, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com

04.29.10–04.29.10 | 23rd Annual Gilbert Gold Golf Classic
Gilbert

Fundraiser for the chamber, $90, 6:30 am, 480-897-0056 or 480-926-6003 or www.gilbertaz.com

04.30.10–05.02.10 | 27th Annual Answer to the Challenge
Phoenix

3-day bike ride to Strawberry via Payson, Camp Verde to Jerome & Mingus Mountain to Prescott, http://www.pmbcaz.org/theanswer.html

04.30.10–04.30.10 | 5th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Classic
Scottsdale

Endorsed by the Southwest Section of the PGA, 7 am registration, 8 am shotgun start, signature fundraiser for Animal Assisted Therapy Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, includes breakfast, Tee-gift, golf, lunch, silent auction & awards, $275, 602-469-5666 or http://www.cbre.com/swingforekidsgolfclassic

05.01.10–05.02.10 | Salt River Canyon Bike Ride
Globe

65 miles per day, great scenery, major climbs for experienced riders, Globe to Show Low and back, www.bikegaba.org

May 2010 | Havasu 95 Speedway Special Event - Night of Destruction
Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu's first waterless boat race, demolition derby and other exciting "destruction" events plus fireworks show, 7 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

05.01.10–05.02.10 | APBA PWC Watercross National Tour
Parker

APBA PWC Watercross National Tour - Blue Water Resort & Casino, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | ABC Desert Classic Century
Phoenix

Century & metric century cycling rides, www.azbikeclub.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | 31st Annual Whiskey Row Marathon
Prescott

Considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., panoramic views of Northern AZ, from 5,280 to 7,000 ft. in first 7 miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, 928-445-7221 or www.prescottymca.org

05.02.10–05.02.10 | 29th Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta
Tucson

Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents Tucson's largest and most scenic 10K, winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, run or walk the course, post-race refreshments, $25-35, 7 am, 520-299-5215 or 520-326-9383 or http://www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/cinco

05.05.10–05.09.10 | AZ Reining Horse Show
Scottsdale

Affiliate Show #2 & #3, reining is a judged event requiring competitors to complete one of ten approved patterns in an arena, patterns include large and small circles of various speeds, flying lead changes, 360 degree spins in place, roll backs, and sliding stops, judging is based on degree of difficulty and the ease and finesse with which each maneuver is completed, 480-312-6802 or http://www.azreining.com

05.08.10–05.09.10 | Flagstaff Frenzy
Flagstaff

Mountain bike race, Short Track racing, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner hosted by MBAA, Point Series XC Race #6, (Free entry for all mothers), www.mbaa.net

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 7th Annual Historic Route 66 Race for Hospice
Kingman

10K & 5K, benefits Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation, $15-25, 7:30 am, 928-757-0664 or www.azkrmc.com

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 5h Annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament
Parker

Parker Police Department fundraiser, supports Christmas for Children program, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.08.10–05.08.10 | Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis
Tucson

Benefits Southwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, www.ccfa.org

05.14.10–05.14.10 | Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo
Payson

Parade Saturday morning, gates open at 5 pm, rodeo begins at 7 pm, 928-474-9440 or 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

05.15.10–05.16.10 | 27th Annual Western Outdoor news Lake Havasu Striper Derby
Lake Havasu City

2/person teams, $100,000 in prizes, the largest of its kind anywhere in the west, perfect for novice and family teams, entry includes event shirt & hat, team goodie bag, Sat. BBQ & beach party and Sunday awards ceremony, 714-546-4370 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.wonbass.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Bluewater Resort & Casino Gran Prix
Parker

The superstar of Gran Prix races, points of motorcycles, quads & UTV's, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Ponies of the Americas Horse Show
Scottsdale

Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

05.16.10–05.16.10 | Tempe International Triathlon; Rio Salado Sprint Triathlon
Tempe

Olympic Distance: swim 1500 meters, bike 40 km, run 10 km; Sprint Distance: swim 400 meters, bike 20K, run 5K, 6:30 am, best pros in the world compete from more than $10,000 in prize money and valuable Olympic points, post race party with live music, www.trifind.net/nf/az.html or www.tucsonracing.com

05.16.10–05.16.10 | 5000 Run/Walk
Tucson

Pancake flat, fast 5K run, the USAT&F State 5K Championship, benefits Pima Community College Cross Country Team, $25, 7 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

05.22.10–05.22.10 | Sunchaser Challenge
Lake Havasu City

This unique fundraiser includes four challenges, one in each time zone in mainland U.S., teams and individuals cycle, run and kayak whilst facing fun and challenging obstacles, benefits endangered species, (other locations include Lake Saranac, NY, Lake Geneva, WI, Lake Tahoe, CA), www.sunchaserchallenge.com

05.22.10–05.23.10 | Williams Finale
williams

Mountain bike race, Williams Fat Boy Crit and state Series awards banquet, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner hosted by MBAA, Point Series XC Race #7, (Free entry for all mothers), www.mbaa.net

05.29.10–05.29.10 | Equistar Horse Show
Scottsdale

Equistar Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-993-0706 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.equistarshows.com

May 2010 | Luna Lake Tour
Springerville

Moderately difficult bike ride in Central Arizona and New Mexico, starts & ends in Springerville, ride through pine forests, rolling grassy countryside, 65 miles each day, www.bikegaba.org

10.23.10–10.23.10 | 6th Annual Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk
Tempe

An inspirational fundraising walk and community day to support vital brain tumor research and patient services at the National Brain Tumor Society, optional 5K walk with food, music, prizes and more, $25-35, 866-455-3214 or www.PhoenixWalk.org