Saturday is the big outdoor day in northern Moore County.

Clenny Creek Day at the Bryant House and McLendon’s Cabin happens all day. In Robbins, two outdoor events are on tap. Box car derby racers will be flying down Middleton Street in the afternoon, and there will be a day of running, paddling, splashing, hill climbing, mud-sliding and laughter on Bear Creek at this year’s running of the Bear Creek Adventure Bearathlon.

Robbins hopes for an even bigger crowd than last year’s record attendance to the foothills of northern Moore for this triple-event day.

In the box car derby, both home-built and kit cars are welcome, with prizes for first, second and third place in both categories. Safety inspection and practice runs begin at 11 a.m., with the race itself to start at 1 p.m.

There is no charge to enter, but race helmets are required for protection. There is a trophy for Best in Show. The race is open to residents ages 10 and up.

Last-minute information on the derby is available from Phillip Martindale at boxcarderby@yahoo.com or by calling the Robbins Town Hall at (910) 948-2431.

The Robbins fun starts at 10 a.m. at the paddle access by the N.C. 705 bridge over Bear Creek, when the firing signal sounds for the youngest entrants in this year’s Bearathlon.

The Adventure Bearathlon is a combination run-and-paddle competition.

Over the past few years, it has become one of the favorite events of outdoor enthusiasts from Moore County and beyond. Participants come hundreds of miles, bringing their kayaks and canoes.

A number of races fit various age categories, from youths (7 to 12) and adults (12 and up solo, but as young as 7 if part of a team).

The youth race is a half-mile run, half-mile paddle and a half-mile trail run, with creek crossings. The youth race begins at 10 a.m., followed by the adult division at 11:30 a.m.

All competitors 18 years of age and under can enter free of charge. The adult registration fee on the day of the competition is still $20.

Just south, Clenny Creek Day takes place on the four-acre historic site of McLendon’s cabin — the oldest residence in the county on its original site.

Joel McLendon built it in 1760 by the creek that bears his name. McLendon’s daughter married a Bryant, and their 1820 home was later built next door to his original cabin.

The Moore County Historical Association helps to preserve both structures and raises money every year with this celebration.

It features Revolutionary and Civil war re-enactors, music by Clyde Maness and Friends and by The April Fools.

There are raffles and prizes, food and drink and antique tractors to explore. Clenny Creek Day runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mount Carmel Road.

Contact John Chappell at jfchappell@gmail.com.