GOLF Aug. 16 and 17: Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, Laytonsville. The two-day tournament for women age 50 and older will be held at Montgomery Country Club. Entry deadline is Aug. 4. Info: msga.org. Aug. 23 to 27: Senior Amateur Championship, Country Club of Virginia, Richmond. Golfers will play 36 holes of stroke play to qualify for the 32 spots moving onto the championship. Entry deadline is Aug. 9. Info: vsga.org.
HIKING
Aug. 7: Natural History Hike, Shenandoah National Park, 8 a.m. The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club will lead this 6.3-mile hike — with numerous stream crossings — through the Hazel Country area of the Shenandoah National Park. Info: potomacappalachian.org.
IN-LINE SKATING
Aug. 7: Friday Night Beginner Skate, downtown Washington, 7 p.m. This is a weekly 9-mile skate around the National Mall geared toward beginners. Info: skatedc.org.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Aug. 8: Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series, Germantown, 8 a.m. Mountain bikers will race on a single-track loop through Schaeffer Farms in Germantown. The race offers a bunch of categories based on age and skill level. Info: ex2adventures.com.
RUNNING
Aug. 3: Bluemont 5k, Arlington, 7 p.m. The course will take runners on an out-and-back course on the Four Mile Run and W&OD trails. The start and finish are in Bluemont Park, near the South Pavillion. Info: dcroadrunners.org.
Aug. 8: Laps for Haiti, Washington, 7 a.m. Run laps on Cardozo High School’s track to raise money for Haiti, specifically to help rebuild schools after the earthquake. Info: lapsforhaitieventbrite.com.
Aug. 8: Leesburg 10k/20k, Leesburg, 7:30 a.m. The courses take runners through historic Leesburg, starting and finishing downtown. The 10k is an out-and-back course, while the 20k turns onto the W&OD trail. Info: leesburg10k.potomacriverrunning.com/race-info.
TRACK AND FIELD
Aug. 7: All-Comers Track and Field Meet, Falls Church High School, 8:30 a.m. The meet, open to all, includes a variety of races on the track, relays, shot put, long jump, hurdles, racewalking and other events. Info: pvtc.org.
TRIATHLON
Aug. 8: Splash ‘n Dash, Silver Spring, 7:30 a.m. Competitors will do a 300-meter pool swim at Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center in White Oak, followed by a 5k run through the adjoining park and trail. Info: capitalsprints.com.
