Sports briefs: Superhero 5K April 18 at Lake Wylie
Running
Superhero 5K April 18 in Lake Wylie
The third annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk is scheduled April 18 at Anytime Fitness, Evergreen Road, benefiting Lake Wylie Children’s Charity.
Super hero costumes encouraged. Advance registration costs $25. To register: active.com.
Marathon May 2 at Kings Mountain parks
Kings Mountain Marathon and Half Marathon start at 8 a.m. May 2.
Race covers a rolling hills course through the state and national parks.
There will be food vendors and music 10 a.m.-noon.
To register or for more information visit kingsmountainmarathon.com.
Baseball
LWAA still registering
Lake Wylie Athletic Association 14/15U baseball has open positions.
The team plays other York County recreation teams. Email baseball@lwsports.org for registration details, or visit lwsports.org.
Paddleboard
Races scheduled May 8-9 on Lake Norman
My Aloha Paddle and Surf, in partnership with three-time NASCAR champion crew chief Ray Evernham, will host Stand Up for Autism benefiting the IGNITE community center and the Autism Society of North Carolina on Lake Norman May 8-9 at Port City Club in Cornelius, N.C.
The event will feature elite and recreational races, which are open to the public. The race is sanctioned by the World Paddle Association and will be the first regional points race on Lake Norman.
Limited paddleboard rentals will be available on a first-reserve basis. Paddleboard fitness demos will also be held.
The event will begin with a kick-off party 6-9 p.m. May 8 at Port City Club, which will include food, beverages, silent auction and music. The pre-race meeting will start at 8 a.m. with the WPA Region 6 sanctioned Elite and Recreational races to follow. The awards ceremony on the beach will begin at 11 a.m. and be followed by a luau featuring the Island Hula Girls, along with island music, food and fun activities for all ages.
To register, visit: paddleguru.com.
Bowling
Senior, fellowship leagues meeting
Lake Wylie Bowl N’ Bounce adds two leagues.
▪ Senior Bowling League meets at 10 a.m. Mondays for men and women age 50 and older of all experience levels. Come as individual or bring a team.
▪ Fellowship Bowling League meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring a team from church or come as an individual.
Call 803-831-2553 for information.
This story was originally published April 10, 2015 at 10:35 AM with the headline "Sports briefs: Superhero 5K April 18 at Lake Wylie."