The sports medicine department of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is sponsoring an Athletic Trainer River Run, including 5K and one-mile races, March 9 in the indoor training field at the Sports Performance Complex, 3200 Water St., South Side. Race-day registration begins at 8 a.m., with warm-up at 9 a.m., the 5K at 10 a.m. and the one mile run at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for the 5K, $10 for the one-mile and $20 for both if paid by March 8 and $18, $14 and $25 respectively on race day. Call 412-432-3770.
The Sierra Club's Allegheny Group is sponsoring a ski-touring trip or hike along Indian Creek Trail starting at Champion on March 9. Call 412-856-4642.
Excela Health is low-impact aerobics and yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning March 6 in the Well-Being Center for Mind/Body Health in Medical Commons One at Westmoreland Hospital. For more information, including costs, call 1-877-771-1234.
Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a Coaches Clinic for Student Athletes at 8:30 a.m. March 8 in its the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Space is limited. Call 724-258-1318.
Schoolhouse Yoga, 2401 Smallman St., Strip District, is hosting "Yoga for Weight Loss" from 2 to 4 p.m. March 9. The cost is $25. Call 412-401-4444.
The Washington Hospital is sponsoring "Choose to Lose!", a series of eight health and fitness seminars, from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays from March 10 through April 21 except April 14; April 29; and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, 240 Wellness Way, South Strabane. The first 300 persons who sign up receive free cholesterol screenings. Call 724-250-5228.
Fleet Feet Sports, 1751 N. Highland Road, Bethel Park, is sponsoring "No Boundaries," a 12-week training program for those wanting to participate in 5K races, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays beginning March 15. The cost is $75. An informational meeting is taking place at 6:30 p.m. March 10. Call 412-851-9100.
Training by Janalyn is sponsoring a "Boot Camp Plus" fitness program for women from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. weekdays at the Bodiography Studio, 5824 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. A full four-week session begins March 31 in Schenley Park, weather permitting. For more information, including costs, call 412-760-8404.