CYCLING
Oct. 17: Bike DC, Washington, 8 a.m. Cyclists can tour the monuments and other major Washington-area sites on streets without cars. There is a 12-mile family ride as well as a 25-mile course. Info: www.waba.org
Oct 25: DCCX Cyclocross race, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington. This race, hosted by the D.C. Mountain Bike Team, is the only cyclocross race in Washington. The course will have barriers, tough climbs, open grass, tough turns around trees and a cobblestone path. Proceeds are donated to help veterans living at the facility. Info: www.dcmtb.com
INLINE SKATING
Oct. 16: Beginner skate, downtown Washington, 7:15 p.m. This weekly skate (through daylight saving time) sponsored by the Washington Area Roadskaters begins at the White House and keeps an easy pace through mostly flat terrain. Info: www.skatedc.org
RUNNING
Oct. 17: Inaugural 5K Fit-n-Fun Run, Hains Point, Washington, 8 a.m. The Boy Scouts are hosting this race around East Potomac Park. Info: www. boyscouts-ncac.org
Oct. 17: Brain Aneurysm Awareness 8K, Reston, 9 a.m. This race starts at South Lakes High School and is held in memory of Timothy Susco, a 1999 graduate of the school who was working on the TV show “Heroes” when he died of a brain aneurysm in 2008. There also will be a 2K fun run. Info: www.susco8K.com
Oct. 18: Race to Remember 5K, Judiciary Square, 10 a.m. This is the second annual race to benefit the National Law Enforcement Museum. Info: www.runwashington.com
SWIMMING
Oct. 25: Patriot Masters Sprint Classic, George Mason University, 10 a.m. This is the 10th year for the annual fall sprint meet, in a 25-yard pool. Fastest man and woman awards will be given based on performance in the 25-yard events (fly, back, breast and free). Info: www.pvmasters.org
TRACK AND FIELD
Oct. 18: One-Hour Race Walk/5K/Throwers’ Meet, Wakefield High School, Arlington, 9 a.m. The Potomac Valley Track Club is hosting the meet, which includes a one-hour racewalk, 5K track run, and events in hammer, shot, discus, javelin and weight. Info: www.pvtc.org
