FENCING Jan. 2: Fencing classes, Washington. Fencing classes through the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation will start Jan. 2. Weekly Wednesday night classes will be offered for adults. DCRP also offers adult classes for wheelchair fencers. Registration has opened. Info: fencer.com. RUNNING Dec. 13: Bread Run 10K, Glen Echo, 10:30 a.m. The race is a 10K loop on MacArthur Boulevard and the C&O Canal Towpath. It is the second race in the D.C. Road Runners Club’s Snowball Series. There also is a 2-mile fun run. Entry fee is a loaf of homemade bread. Info: dcroadrunners.org.
Dec. 19: Christmas Caper, Hains Point, 8:30 a.m. The races include a 5K and 10K run and race walk around Hains Point in East Potomac Park. Awards are Christmas ornaments. Info: pvtc.org.
Dec. 19: Celtic Solstice 5-Miler, Baltimore, 8:30 a.m. The race starts in Druid Hill Park and winds past park landmarks and the Baltimore Zoo. Online registration is sold-out, but a limited number of entries are available through walk-up registration. Info: baltimorerunning.com.
SKIING
Dec. 20: Ski Roundtop trip, Lewisberry, Pa. The Ski Club of Washington is hosting this one-day trip to Ski Roundtop. Trip is open to club members and their guests. Info: swdc.org.
SWIMMING
Jan. 2: Swim in the New Year, University of Maryland, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a fun swim with swimmers aiming to do multiples of 2,010 yards. Info: terrapinmasters.org.
TRACK AND FIELD
Dec. 20: Sportsplex Track Showcase, Landover. This track and field meet at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex is open to everyone, will run all day and will feature a wide range of events. Info: pgsportsandlearn.com.