Merrell Oyster Racing adventure race Sept. 28

The Merrell Oyster Racing Series will host the ultimate urban adventure race on Sept. 28. The Oyster is known for its unique combination of pure athleticism with thought-provoking strategy. Teams will run, bike, scoot, paddle, trek, climb and perform other athletic feats in an effort to reach the finish line and raise money for Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC).

Voted “The Best Adventure Race” by the readers of Competitor NoCal, the third annual San Francisco Oyster continues to gain dominance in the local racing scene. The course will circumnavigate the city. Similar to a wilderness eco-adventure race, an urban adventure race is set in a city and conducted over a shorter amount of time.

For more information or to register, please visit the web www.active.com or at www.oysterracingseries.com.

Three race options are available: The Oyster (traditional course with three-person teams in men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions and covers 40 to 50 miles), Six-Pack (traditional course, but designed for six-person teams) and the Family Fun Division (three to four legs covering 10 to 15 miles.)

The Oyster benefits the Transportation and Land Use Coalition (on the web at www.transcoalition.org), and all teams must commit to raising pledges from friends, family and associates. Minimum total pledges are: Traditional race (three-person teams) $300, Six-Pack $500, and Family Fun Division $100 in pledges.

Registration fees are $150 for the Traditional Race, $300 for the Six-Pack and $75 for the Family Fun Division.

Moments before the race begins, teams will be handed a “passport” indicating the first “check point” destination. The goal is to reach each check point as quickly as possible using the mode of transportation designated. All passports properly punched will be submitted to race officials upon crossing the finish line. All members of the team must complete the course and cross the finish line using the designated mode of transportation.

Bay Area ALS Association bike ride Sept. 27

The Bay Area Chapter of the ALS Association will sponsor a charity bike ride in Napa on Sept. 27. This is a non-competitive, family friendly event. Riders can select courses of 10, 25, 62, or 100 miles. To pledge support for one Napan Kelly Hull’s cycling squad visit: http://web.alsa.org/goto/odscanoeclub

 People can sign up to ride with that team, or they can donate to the fundraising effort through that Internet page.

More information is available at: http://web.alsa.org/goto/kellyhull.

Bridge to Bridge event Oct. 5

The 32nd annual Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 12K & 7K Run/Walk will be held Oct. 5, rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Northern California.

Race entry forms and registration information are now available online at www.bridgetobridge.com. For more information call (415) 995-6899 or (415) 759-2690. Online registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 2.

After that, the only place to register will be at Justin Herman Plaza across from the Ferry building on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or on race morning, from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. On race weekend, only checks or cash are accepted as payment.

The sanctioned 12K and 7K walk/run, starts at 9 a.m. at the Ferry Building in the shadow of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. 12K runners and walkers proceed along the Crissy Field Wetlands and the Golden Gate Promenade to the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge before returning to the Presidio Parade Grounds for post-run activities.

There will be a live concert, a health and fitness expo, sports pavilion, the Kids Zone and children’s entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon.

All registered participants will receive an official race t-shirt, free food and drink sampling at the finish, a special $10 race day parking rate when a race bib is presented at the Embarcadero Center, shuttles back to the race start and post-race expo goodies. Baby joggers are allowed in both the 7K and 12K fun run and walk. Children in baby joggers are free.

Registration fees are as follows through Sept. 19: $40 for participants 17 and over, $25 for those 16 and under. After Sept. 19, fees will be $45 for 17 and older and $25 for those 16 and under.

Napa Saints football, cheer golf event Oct. 5

The Napa Saints will be hosting their third annual golf tournament at Chardonnay Golf Course on Oct. 5.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please call Keith May at 254-8411 or e-mail: Opdivr11464@sbcglobal.net.

The cost for the tournament will be $150 per player or $560 for a foursome signing up together. Cost includes green fees, cart, range balls and dinner after tourney. Guest dinner is $35 per person. Dinner will be at the Chardonnay banquet room at 6 p.m.

There will be silent auction for wines, team baskets and other items. There will be awards for the top three finishers in the tourney, the longest drive, closest to the pin and a “hole in one.” There will be a putting contest, long drive competition, two Mulligans and three raffle prizes of $25.

Space is limited to first 144 golfers. No limit on dinner.