Several sports activities will be taking place in the Castle Country between Friday and Saturday, offering events for both spectators and participants.

The Desert Thunder Raceway will be back in action Friday, July 14 and 15 with the second of three sets of races during the 2017 calendar year.

Like the season opener, the second weekend will feature the International Motor Contest Association Modifieds (IMCA) as the main event. Also featured throughout the two-day event will be SportMods, stock cars, hobby stocks, mini stocks and trucks.

The action on both Friday and Saturday is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with the gates scheduled to open at 4:00. Family passes will be available at the gates for $25.00, while adults are $8.00 on Friday and $10.00 on Saturday. Children 6-12 will be $6.00 on Friday and $8.00 on Saturday. Pit Passes are available for $15.00.
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The Emery County Search and Rescue will host the 8th Annual San Rafael Classic Triathlon on Saturday, July 15 at the Huntington State Park.

Working as the main fundraiser for the county’s Search and Rescue team, the San Rafael Classic Triathlon provides a family friendly and competitive atmosphere for multi-sport athletes of all skill levels and abilities.

Offering the typical triathlon events of swimming, running and cycling, the San Rafael Classic also provides different options for those interested in competing. For those not interested in swimming, the event will also host a Duathlon, which consists of running and cycling. For those who do not like to run, the event will also host the Aquathlon, which combines swimming and cycling.

Also unique to the annual fundraiser is the kid’s event, which takes place on a smaller course. Each competition is also divided by age groups to even out the playing field. The entire day of competition takes place on a closed course, which is a rarity in triathlons.

On-line registration is currently open for all events at www.sanrafaelclassic.com. Registration will also be opened the night before on Friday, July 14 at the Huntington State Park Campground, approximately two miles north of Huntington, Utah on SR-10, at 6:00 p.m..

Friday night will feature a pasta dinner and music, also at the Huntington State Park Campground. The complete meal will come with all of the sides, and will be prepared in a three-foot wide dutch oven. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
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The Millsite Golf Course will once again hold its annual Red, White and Blue singles tournament July 15 beginning at 8:00 a.m..

A yearly tradition at the course, the singles tournament involves 27 holes of golf throughout the day. Each player will play through the back nine three times; once from the red tees, again through the white and finally end with the blue.

The Red, White and Blue tournament has become a tradition at the course taking place over the last 15 years. The uniqueness, and length makes the tournament popular among hardcore players, while still giving modest players an opportunity to spend the day on the course.

The cost to participate is $90.00 per person, and those interested are encouraged to call the Pro Shop and register. There is no limit on the amount of players, but certain times are expected to bring bigger crowds.
For more information on the tournament, or others taking place at Millsite, contact Kasey Edgehouse at (435) 384-2887.
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The Greek Festival will once again play host to a 5K run that will coincide with the annual Greek Festival on Saturday, July 15 beginning at 8:00 am.

Registration for the the fourth annual 5K run is currently open at Carbon Recreation’s brand new office, at the Fairgrounds Event Center, located in Price.

The fee for the race is $15.00, which includes a t-shirt and a $5.00 food certificate that can be used at the Greek Festival. The fee for families is $25.00, which comes with a $10.00 food certificate and no t-shirts.

The deadline to register for a t-shirt and the food certificate is Wednesday, July 6 at 5:00 pm. After that date you will be allowed to register the day of the event at 7:30 am at the Greek Church.
All proceeds raised will go directly to the Greek Church. For more information call (435) 636-3702.
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Washington Park in Price will play host to the 6th Annual Beat the Heat Doubles Horseshoes Tournament.

The tournament will work in double-elimination format, and the cost is $50.00 per team. The tournament will feature the biggest cash payout of any horseshoes tournament this summer.

“This particular tournament gets bigger and bigger each year,” said event organizer Rochelle Badback. “We keep the entry fee at a reasonable price so everyone can play. This tournament seems to attract more players each summer because of the cash payout.”

There is no limit to the amount of teams that are allowed to register. Those who would like to pre-register can do so by contacting Badback at (435) 820-6636.