San Francisco will hold its 96th annual internationally-known footrace, the ING Bay to Breakers 12K, on May 20 starting at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Howard and Main streets. Runners are treated to live music as they make their way 7.46 miles west across the peninsula to the finish line at Ocean Beach.

Early registration thru March 22 is $39 for adults, or $33 for children under 18. Standard registration, from March 23 to May 17, is $44 and $39, respectively. The fee includes a race T-shirt. Seeded and sub-seeded applications must be postmarked by is April 30.

After the race, the annual ING Footstock festival in the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields will feature headliner entertainment, an awards ceremony, a food marketplace and an opportunity to rendezvous and celebrate with family and friends. The festival is free and open to the public.

For the first time, each registered participant will receive a specially created timing chip, the first in a series of five collectible chips leading up to the 100th anniversary of the race. The chips, worn on runners’ shoes, collect data as they compete and will be processed and distributed at the end. Each of the five versions of the chips will commemorate a well-known landmark from the course.

All registered runners will be able to obtain their finishing times on bib stickers at the end of the race and have the opportunity to print out an official finishers’ certificates online.

From its 1912 inception, when it had 122 serious runners, to last year’s race with 70,000 runners, walkers, movers and shakers, the event has become one of the world’s largest and best known footraces.

Festivities begin with the ING Greater Body Expo at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St. (at Polk). From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 19, there will be dozens of exhibitors and displays, free samples and prizes, and bargains on apparel and fitness gear. Cost is $49 for adults and $45 for children.

For more information, visit www.ingbaytobreakers.com, call (415) 359-2800 or e-mail info@ingbaytobreakers.com./Register

Northern California Golf Show March 2-4

The Northern California Golf Show is Friday through Sunday at the San Mateo County Expo Center. It will feature:

• Giveaways — The first 1,000 each day receive a free sleeve of Bridgestone balls. All attendees get a one-year Golf Magazine subscription plus a free round from Mt. House Golf Course. Clubs, gear, trips to Hawaii and Bandon Dunes and much more will be given away all weekend.

• Free lessons — Award-winning swing seminars from 2004 PGA Teacher of the Year Ben Alexander from Pebble Beach and legendary golf guru Eddie Merrins, former UCLA coach and teacher to PGA pros and Hollywood stars.

• Demo area — Try the latest clubs, including Callaway, Bridgestone, Nike, Ping, Cleveland, Taylor Made and more.

For more information, go to www.norcalgolfshow.com./Register

Napa Track Club season begins March 12

The Napa Track Club is currently enrolling returning athletes ages 8 to 17 for the conditioning phase of their spring season. This six-week program will begin on March 12 at Harvest Middle School’s all-weather track.

The club is also seeking volunteers with track and field experience who would be interested in providing coaching assistance. NTC strives to provide a quality experience with a high coach-to-athlete ratio. Without additional coaches the club will be unable to expand its current roster to accommodate new participants.

The Club had a highly successful 2006 season, with seven individuals qualifying for the Junior Olympics national finals. Additional details and contact information are available at www.napatrackclub.com./Register

Napa Saints football/cheer sign-ups March 13

Sign-ups for Napa Saints football and cheer start March 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at PB&J’s, 849 Jackson St., 4A, and continue April 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Sign-ups are also May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Napa Town Center Rotunda. There will also be a cheer clinic at the Harvest Middle School gym. Information on the cheer clinic is available on the organization’s Web site, www.napasaints.com./Register

Napa Saints football/cheer coaches needed

The Napa Saints youth football and cheerleading program, which coaches youths ages 5 to 14 years of age, is currently recruiting football and cheerleading head coaches 21 years and older, assistant coaches 18 years and older, and junior coaches ages 14 to 17 to volunteer for the 2007 season. It starts Aug. 1. CPR, first aid and all coaches certification is provided by Napa Saints at no charge. Interviews for the 2007 season start in March.  Interested parties should visit www.napasaints.com to download a coaching form or to get further information./Register

Justin-Siena needs boys water polo coach

Justin-Siena High School is looking for a varsity boys water polo coach for the fall 2007 season. Potential candidates should have experience as either a player or coach and be knowledgeable in all aspects of the game. The coach must have strong organizational and communication skills as well as a passion for the game and working with young people. Interested applicants can contact athletic director Derek McIntyre at 255-0950, extension 655 or by e-mail at mcintyred@justin-siena.com./Register