TODAY

Alzheimer's Support Group, help for spouses, children and long-distance caregivers coping with the daily stress of dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. 3:30 p.m. Triple "R" Greenhaven, 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento. Free. (916) 808-4003.

SATURDAY

Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive BloodSource and 98 Rock will host a drive to help shore up supplies during a time of need. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Greenback Square Shopping Center, 8027 Greenback Lane, Sacramento. Free. (866) 822-5663.

WEDNESDAY

Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group, for caregivers of individuals with frontotemporal dementia or primary progressive aphasia. 7 p.m. Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. Free. (800) 272-3900.

THURSDAY

Alzheimer's Support Group, help for spouses, children and long-distance caregivers coping with the daily stress of dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. 7:30 p.m. Emeritus at Folsom, 780 Harrington Way, Folsom; 3:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 4315 Arden Way, Sacramento. Free. (800) 272-3900.

Dec. 31

Celebrate New Year's Walking with the Sacramento Walking Sticks is a non- competitive 5k and 10k walk through four historic neighborhoods. Kids welcome. Dogs OK outside of the starting location in Pioneer House. Participants may start between 5 and 6 p.m. 415 P St., Sacramento. Free. (916)283-4650.

JAN. 1

1/1 Fun Run at 1, 5K/1 Mile Run Walk will benefit Sweet Dreams Foundation. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Folsom Aquatic Center, 1200 Riley St., Folsom. $25 general. $15 for ages 16 and under. (916) 990-6406. Registration required.

Resolution Run 2013, choose from a 10-mile, 10K or 5K run/walk. Prizes will be awarded in 10-year age divisions and soup, fruit and carbs available at the finish line. 1 p.m. Auburn Overlook, 855 Pacific Ave., Auburn. $15-$30. (530) 305-1112. Registration required (www.jandjssportsproductions.com)

JAN. 5

The 5K Resolution, a flat 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk for people of all ages and fitness abilities that begins and ends at 9 a.m. at Crocker Park (Third and O streets, Sacramento). At the end of the run/walk, participants write down a resolution for 2013 that will be emailed to them in July as a reminder. $20 general, $15 ages 7-17, $10 children ages 6 and younger. (916) 800-2874.

Lou Gehrig Roseville Run/Walk for a Cure, bring the family to support the ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter which serves over 300 patients in 24 counties. 8:30 a.m. Sculpture Park, 350 N. Sunrise Ave., Roseville. $30-$35. (916) 300-3758. Registration required.

JAN. 8

American Heart Association half- marathon training program information session; staff and coaches will train you to complete a half marathon. No prior experience necessary and participants will train to run the American River Parkway Half Marathon on April 27. 6 p.m. American Heart Association, 2007 O St., Sacramento. Free information session, $50 for program. (916) 446-6505.

JAN. 14

Runnin' for Rhett training. High Five Team Training coaches will train you to run or walk your first half marathon. Goal race is the Lucky 13 Half Marathon on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. 8 a.m. Saturdays, American River Bike Trail at Northrop Avenue, Sacramento; 6 p.m. Tuesdays, McKinley Park, Alhambra and F streets, Sacramento; 6 p.m. Thursdays, Mahany Park, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville and Cosumnes Oaks High School, 9850 Lotz Parkway, Elk Grove. $95. (916) 691-2311. Registration required.

Feb. 9

The 10th annual Valentine Run will benefit the Legal Services of Northern California. All ages welcome. Stroller friendly. Dogs OK. Live music and prizes. 7 a.m.- noon. Country Club Plaza Mall, 2310 Watt Ave, Sacramento. $25-35 general. $16-20 for kids races. Registration required. 916-551-2164.

March 16

Run or Dye, this run is not about recording the fastest time, but about having fun and who will finish the most colorful. This run is for everyone from toddlers to grandparents. 9 a.m. McClellan Park, 5507 Dudley Blvd., North Highlands. $40-$50, $125 family race pack. (801) 256-6765. Registration required (www.runordye.com).

April 27

Fourth Annual Mito Kids 5K Run/Walk, to help raise money for families dealing with the expensive financial burden of mitochondrial disease. Proceeds will also go to Stanford University research for a cure. 9 a.m. El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. $20. Registration required (www.helpmitokids.org).

• Send items at least two weeks before publication date to Health Calendar, P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852; or email fitness@sacbee.com

© Copyright The Sacramento Bee. All rights reserved.

Order Reprint