This BIG WOW regional festival of learning and discovery celebrates the life and visually stunning geography of the Colorado Plateau. 50+ free events in botany and wildlife; dinosaurs and rock art; hiking, cycling, and ATVs, documentary films; science, ethics, astronomy, Native American culture, Pioneer history, performance arts, exhibitions and entertainment. Centerline of the annular solar eclipse, Southern Utah’s Amazing Earthfest is an unforgettable adventure. 435-644-5033, AmazingEarthfest.com

Veteran’s Memorial & Rodeo Park – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run, pancake b’fast, trail ride, memorial service, western shootout re-enactment, vintage tractor show, Pit Bull Terrier Weight Pull, BBQ, barrel racing, Taylor Country Show & Dance. No events on Sun. Mon, 28th – wagon rides, cowboy dinner, entertainment and tours of historic sites & homes in Taylor. 928-536-7366

The Southwest’s largest celebration of adventure sports, races, archery, ATV Rodeo, trail rides, dutch oven cooking contest, horseshoe tournament and new this year a trucks-only demolition derby combined with a massive outdoor expo. Register Online! www.paysonrimcountry.com or 928-474-5242 x7

Thorpe Park, 245 N Thorpe Rd – 10K/5K Run through the Coconino Nat’l Forest. Races begin 7:30a. Fundraiser. Pricing info at virtualroster.com. Also 2K Fun Run/Walk, free. 928-526-2968

Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino – This year’s theme: Celebrating Arizona’s Centennial. Float about 8 miles down the Colorado River. Cash prizes & trophies for many different categories of “floaters”. Regis. fee $15. 928-669-2174