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ADVENTURE RACING
Sunday
GNC Adventure Sprint Race Championships, Vail Mountain: 3- to 6-hour race will include navigation, mountain biking, hiking, inline skating, ropes, and whitewater; $250 for co-ed teams of three, $10,000 prize purse.
tevamountaingames.com
June 11-12
AdventureXstream-Durango 12-hour and 24-hour races; river paddling, mountain biking, trail running; $175, $250. gravityplay.com
June 19
Second annual Red Bull Divide and Conquer Adventure Race; 7-mile trail run, paragliding from 13,300 feet, 27-mile kayak and 27-mile mountain bike; expert teams only; Silverton.
redbulldivideandconquer.com
July 23
AdventureXstream-Breckenridge; 12-hour and 24-hour races; lake paddling, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering; $175, $250.
gravityplay.com
Sept. 10
AdventureXstream-Vail; 12-hour race; 11-mile river paddle (including Class II), 35-mile mountain bike, 9-mile trek; $175. gravityplay.com
CANOE/KAYAK
Wednesday, June 8 and 15
Golden Community Rodeo Series; freestyle competitions in men’s and women’s sport, intermediate, expert and masters; $25 for series; Golden Whitwater Park. 303-601-8874
Wednesday
Raft and Kayak Paddlecross: Dowd Chute on the Eagle River, near Vail, $30 kayak/$100 per raft team.
tevamountaingames.com
Thursday
Paddler Magazine Extreme Creek Race: Homestake Creek, near Vail, $30.
tevamountaingames.com
June 9-12
Grace and Grit! canoe trip for women over 45 with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $520, includes food and equipment; Gunnison River. 303-938-9191
June 16-19
The 57th Blue Paddle FIBArk Whitewater Festival; races including boater-X, raft freestyle, kayak rodeo, pro raft race, 23-mile downriver race. Salida. fibark.net
CLIMBING
Wednesday
Women on Wednesday series No. 3; basics of bouldering; $20; The Rock, Monument. therockatsocnroll.com
Friday
Freestyle Dyno Comp: Vail Village, $30. tevamountaingames.com
Saturday
Speed Bouldering Competition: Vail Village, $30. tevamountaingames.com
Sunday
Volkswagen Bouldering Competition: junior, intermediate and recreational divisions, Vail Village, $20.
tevamountaingames.com
June 8
Women on Wednesday series No. 4; rappel station, conquering fears; $20; The Rock, Monument. therockatsocnroll.com
June 11
Intro to rock climbing with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $90, includes climbing gear and lunch; Boulder area. 303-938-9191
June 18
The Rock bouldering competition; $10; Monument. therockatsocnroll.com
June 25-26
Top Rope Anchor Weekend with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $175, includes all climbing gear and lunches; Boulder area. 303-938-9191
July 16
Intro to rock climbing with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $90, includes climbing gear and lunch; Boulder area. 303-938-9191
July 23-24
Intro to Rock Climbing Weekend with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $175, includes all climbing gear and lunches; Boulder area. 303-938-9191
July 30-31
Lead Climbing Weekend with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $175, includes all climbing gear and lunches; Boulder area. 303-938-9191
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Wednesday
Elephant Rock, Ride the Rockies and MS 150 training rides; open to all levels; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock. 303-660-6077
Saturday
Nature Valley Colorado X-Country NORBA Championships, Vail Mountain: pro, expert and open divisions, $30 plus NORBA membership.
tevamountaingames.com
Saturday-Sunday
Beginning Mountain Biking Skills for Ladies with Susan DeMattei; limited to three riders; $400; Gunnison.
lonetracks.com or 970-275-0485
Sunday
18th annual Elephant Rock Cycling Adventure; group mountain, road, and tandem rides; $25 to $45; Castle Rock.
elephantrockride.com or 303-282-9020
Vail Pass Hill Climb Time Trial: former Coors Classic route up the Vail Pass Bike Path, $25.
tevamountaingames.com
June 7
Bicycle repair and maintenance class; Castle Rock Recreation Center.
fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
June 8
Bicycle repair and maintenance class; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock. fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
Ride the Rockies and MS 150 training rides; open to all levels; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock. fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
June 10-12
BetterRide women’s mountain bike camp; $379; Fruita. betterride.net
June 11-12
Endurance Mountain Biking with Dave Wiens; Firecracker 50, Leadville 100, Vapor Trail; limited to three riders; $500; Gunnison. lonetracks.com or 970-275-0485
June 15
Ride the Rockies and MS 150 training rides; open to all levels; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock. fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
June 15-19
Carmichael Road Climbing Training Camp; for all level riders to focus on descend efficiently, safely and quickly; $999; Colorado Springs. trainright.com
June 18
Starlight Spectacular; 14- to 22-mile rides; $15-$32; Colorado Springs.
starlightspectacular.org
June 18-23
Introduction to Dirt Road Touring; two-day classroom, four-day self-contained camping bicycle trip; $549; Winter Park.
adventurecycling.org/tours
June 19-25
Ride the Rockies; Grand Junction to Breckenridge; $285; registration closed. ridetherockies.com or 303-820-1338
June 22
MS 150 training ride; open to all levels; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock.
fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
June 22-26
Crested Butte’s 25th annual Fat Tire Bike Week: $20 per day, $75 for five-day pass, Crested Butte. ftbw.com or 800-545-4505
June 24-26
BetterRide women’s mountain bike camp; $329; Snowmass. betterride.net
June 25-26
Fifth annual Wildflower Rush; NORBA- sanctioned cross country, downhill and super-D races; $20 to $40; Crested Butte. racemsc.com or skicb.com
June 29
MS 150 training ride; open to all levels; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock. fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
July 2
Second annual Eldora Escape; NORBA- sanctioned cross country race; $38 to $40; Nederland. warriorscycling.com or racemsc.com
July 2-3
Intermediate Mountain Biking Skills for Ladies with Susan DeMattei; limited to three riders; $400; Gunnison.
lonetracks.com or 970-275-0485
July 5
Mountain-bike riding skills and techniques class; basic maintenance as well as trail tips; Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock Recreation Center.
fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
July 7
Mountain-bike riding skills and techniques class; basic maintenance as well as trail tips; Full Tilt Cyclery, Full Tilt Cyclery, Castle Rock.
fulltiltcyclery.com or 303-660-6077
July 9
17th annual Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour, Evergreen to Avon, 120 miles, $98. teamevergreen.org or 303-674-6048
July 16
Breckenridge 100; NORBA-sanctioned cross country mountain bike challenge; $60 (junior); $150 (solo), $260 (team). warriorscycling.com
July 16-18
16th annual Courage Classic; 157-mile ride; $105 plus $250 in donations for The Children’s Hospital; Leadville.
couragetours.com or 303-456-9704.
July 17
Aspen Bike for the Cure; Road Ride from Aspen Highlands to Maroon Bells, benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 970-920-0250 or komenaspen@sopris.net
July 21-23
BetterRide women’s mountain bike camp; $329; Snowmass. betterride.net
July 22-24
Carmichael Road Skills Training Camp; all level riders; $599; Colorado Springs. trainright.com
July 30-31
Fulltilt in Telluride; NORBA-sanctioned cross country, downhill and super-D races; $20 to $33.
cyclecyndicate.com or racemsc.com
July 31
23rd annual Wray Elks Citizen road race; 14- and 34-mile races, all ages welcome; $10. kudokiddo@hotmail.com or 970-332-5080
Aug. 6
Durango MTB 100; 100-mile, 100-kilometer and 50K mountain bike races; $75 to $175; 100-mile race limited to 100 riders; Durango. MTB100.com
Aug. 12-14
Carmichael Road Skills Training Camp; all level riders; $599; Colorado Springs. trainright.com
BetterRide women’s mountain bike camp; $329; Summit County.
bettride.net
Aug. 20-21
Fifth annual Blast the Mass; NORBA- sanctioned cross country, downhill, super-D and mountain-cross races; $20 to $33; Snowmass. cyclecyndicate.com or racemsc.com
Sept. 3-5
Second annual Keystone Climax; NORBA-sanctioned cross country, downhill, super-D and mountain-cross races; $20 to $33; Keystone. cyclecyndicate.com or racemsc.com
Sept. 9-11
BetterRide women’s mountain bike camp; $379; Fruita. betterride.net
Ongoing
Road rides each weekend in south metro area hosted by the Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free. highlandsranchcycling.com
Gunnison Valley Mountain Biking instruction and tours; private, groups, ladies-only, half-day, full-day or custom; fees vary; Gunnison/Crested Butte. 970-275-0485
HIKING
Saturday
12th annual National Trails Day; projects at Mud Lake near Nederland and Red Rocks Canyon in Colorado Springs; volunteers needed to build trails. nationaltrailsday.org or rei.com.
Hike for Youth; a collaborative “hike-a-thon” benefiting seven environmentally focused youth organizations; $25; Golden Gate State Park, Golden.
womenswilderness.org
July-August
Keystone Mountain Adventures backpacking program. Designed for 14- to 17-year-old backpackers interested in learning low-impact camping, orienteering and natural and cultural history. Includes a day of rafting on the Arkansas River through Brown’s Canyon. Dates and prices: July 7-16 ($850), July 18-23 ($550), July 25-30 ($550), Aug. 1-6 ($550). 800-215-5585 or keystone.org
July 12-16
Rocky Mountain Backpack for Women 18-25 with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; $580, includes all food and equipment; Rocky Mountain National Park. 303-938-9191
July 25-29
Rocky Mountain Backpack with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; previous backpacking experience and/or good level of fitness required; $580, includes all food and equipment; Rocky Mountain National Park. 303-938-9191
RUNNING
Saturday
GORE-TEX USATF National Trail Running Championships pro and amateur divisions, Vail Mountain, $30.
tevamountaingames.com
Teva X-1 5K Mud Run: 5K fun run with major mud bogs, Vail, $10.
tevamountaingames.com
“Water Tower” 5-mile desert run. $2 suggested donation, 1.5 miles north of H Road on 27& 1/4 Road (NW of the airport), 7:30 a.m. 970-241-6478 or
mmstriders.org
June 11
29th annual “Run the Rockies” half-marathon and Ten Mile Creek 10K; Frisco. emgcolorado.com
Big Sky Duathlon (No. 2 in 2005 Mile High series); 2.5-mile run, 15-mile bike, 2.5-mile run; $123 to $160; Bennett. racingunderground.com
Second annual Telluride Mountain Challenge; 5K and 13K runs; $30 to $35. telluridemountainchallenge.com
June 12
Teva 10K at 10,000 feet 9 a.m.; $25; Vail. vailrec.com or 970-479-2280
June 15
Surf & Turf Aquathon; 500-meter swim, 2.5-kilometer run or 1,500 swim, 5K run; $20 to $30; Chatfield Reservoir.
720-291-4938, aquathonusa.com
June 22
Summer Solstice Run/Walk; evening 5K; City Park. 303-430-2817
June 18
Steamworks Half-Marathon; $20 to $30;
Durango. go-dmt.org
June 22
Dan Peterson Memorial Main Street Mile; $15; 7 p.m. Grand Junction. 970-241-7866 or 970-261-8729 or mmstriders.org
June 25
Highlands Ranch Adventure Run 5K; second of six races in Highlands Ranch run series; $20 to $25.
highlandsranchrunseries.com
July 2
Spiral Drive Run, 4 miles/500 feet up and down, Salida. 877-772-5432
July 3
Teva Vail Daily Vail Hill Climb; 8 a.m.; $25; Vail. vailrec.com or 970-479-2280
July 4
CU Fourth of July 5K; children’s half- mile XC race, track races and 5K; $5; CU track, Boulder.
boulderroadrunners.org
July 8-10
The Hardrock 100 Endurance Run links the San Juan mountain towns of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City and Silverton in a race that covers more than 33,000 feet in elevation gain. run100s.com/HR or. hardrock100.com
July 9
Cabbage Head Duathlon (No. 2 in 2005 Mile High series); 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run; $123 to $160; Wiggins.
racingunderground.com
July 13
Surf & Turf Aquathon; 500-meter swim, 2.5-kilometer run or 1,500-meter swim, 5K run; $20 to $30; Chatfield Reservoir.
720-291-4938, aquathonusa.com
July 16
Aspen Race for the Cure; 5K. 970-920-0250
July 24
Teva Vail half-marathon; 8 a.m.; $25; Vail. vailrec.com or 970-479-2280
July 30
Monument Downhill 5K. Starts near east entrance to Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, 8 a.m., $15 (pre-entry). 970-241-7886 or
mmstriders.org
Brent Eley Foundation Kid’s Cure For Cancer 5K; $15-$25; Inverness.
303-831-4545 or kidscure.org
Miles 4 Miracles; third of six races in Highlands Ranch run series; $20-$25. highlandsranchrunseries.com
Aug. 6
Desert Championships 10K & 15K, desert trail runs, 7:30 p.m., 1.5 miles north of H Road on 27& 1/4 Road (NW of the airport). 970-241-6478 or
mmstriders.org
Aug. 14
Teva Berry Picker 5K and 10K; 9 a.m.; $25; Vail. vailrec.com or 970-479-2280
Aug. 17
Surf & Turf Aquathon; 500-meter swim, 2.5-kilometer run or 1,500-meter swim, 5K run; $20 to $30; Chatfield Reservoir.
720-291-4938, aquathonusa.com
Aug. 20
Pikes Peak Ascent, 13.32 miles, 7,815 feet elevation gain; $60; Colorado Springs. pikespeakmarathon.org
Palisade Peach Festival 10K, Palisade, 8 a.m. 970-241-7866 or
mmstriders.org
Aug. 21
Pikes Peak Marathon; $60; 7,815 feet elevation gain, online registration closed. pikespeakmarathon.org
Aug. 27
Fifth annual D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School 5K Run/Walk; $15-$20.
develyndash.com
Silverton Alpine Marathon; $45.
silvertonalpinemarathon.com
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2005; 5K; no fees, donations only; Sterling.
coloradomemorywalk.org
Sept. 10
First American State Bank Fitness Festival 5K; $12 to $30, Denver Tech Center. 303-430-2817 or fasbfitnessfestival.com
“Spur of the Moment” 5K, $3, fast paved trail time trial west of Grand Junction on Colorado River Trail, 8:30 a.m. 970-243-3721, 970-858-8869 or mmstriders.org
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2005; 5K; no fees, donations only; Burlington, Colorado Springs, Fort Morgan, Grand Junction and Pueblo.
coloradomemorywalk.org
Sept. 11
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2005; 5K; no fees, donations only; Fort Collins. coloradomemorywalk.org
Teva EverGold 10K; 10 a.m.; $25; Vail. vailrec.com or 970-479-2280
SAILING
Saturday-Sunday
Carter Open Regatta; six races, keelboats, one-design and handicap fleets; $45. Carter Lake, Berthoud.
sailcarter.org
June 11-12
Opti/Pram Regatta; multiple races in Optimist Prams; Cherry Creek Reservoir. denversailing.org
June 18-19
Wyoming Governor’s Cup Regatta; six races for keelboats, one-design and handicap fleets, $35 to $50; Lake Alcova, Casper. rmsail.org or casperboatclub.com
July 2
Firecracker Regatta; multiple races for centerboard and multihull boats, one-design and handicap fleets; Union Reservoir, Longmont.
unionsailingclub.org
July 3
Sparkler Regatta; multiple races for juniors (under 18); Union Reservoir, Longmont. unionsailingclub.org
July 16-17
Aspen Open Regatta; multiple races for centerboard & keel boats, one-design & handicap fleets; Ruedi Reservoir, Basalt. aspenyachtclub.com
July 23-24
Junior Olympic Sailing Festival; multiple races and other activities for young sailors; Union Reservoir. unionsailingclub.org
Aug. 6-7
Dillon Open Regatta; multiple races for keelboats, one-design & handicap fleets; Lake Dillon. dillonyachtclub.com
Aug. 20-21
Rocky Mountain Laser Championships; multiple races for Laser-class sailboats; Grand Lake. rmsail.org
Aug. 27
Old Salts Regatta; multiple races for centerboard boats; Union Reservoir. unionsailingclub.org
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
June 18
Buffalo Creek Triathlons; triathlon (1-mile swim; 20-mile mountain bike; 5-mile trail run), short-course triathlon (1/2-mile swim; 10-mile mountain bike; 2 1/2-mile trail run), off-road aquabike (long course is 1-mile swim, 20-mile mountain bike and short course is 1/2-mile swim; 10-mile mountain bike), aquabikayak (long course is 1-mile swim, 20-mile mountain bike, 2-mile kayak and short course is 1/2-mile swim; 10-mile mountain bike; 1-mile kayak) and off-road triathlon youth championships (Juniors ages 7.10: 50-yard swim; 1 1/2-mile mountain bike; 1/2-mile trail run and seniors ages 11.14: 100-yard swim; 2 1/2-mile mountain bike; 1-mile trail run)
$70 to $135, $30 youth events; Wellington Lake, near Bailey. youtriit.com
June 7, 21; July 12, 26
Dip and Dash race series No. 1; 800-yard swim, 5-kilometer run; $25 individual race, $75 series; 6 p.m.; Aurora Reservoir. heramultisport.com
June 12
My Way or The Tri Way (or duathlon); 800-yard swim, 15-mile bike, 4-mile run; $60 to $69; Aurora Reservoir.
thetriway.com
June 14, 28; July 19; Aug. 2
Dip and Dash race series No. 2; 800-yard swim, 5-kilometer run; $25 individual race, $75 series; 6 p.m.; Cherry Creek Reservoir. heramultisport.com
June 15
Chatfield Surf & Turf Aquathon; sprint
division is 500-meter swim and 2.5K trail run and super sprint division is 1,500-meter swim and 5K trail run; $25; Chatfield State Park, Littleton. aquathonusa.com
June 19
Longmont Kids Triathlon; 10-under (100-yard swim, 3.1-mile bike, 0.6 of a mile run), 11-12 (200-yard swim, 6.2-mile bike, 1.2-mile run), 13-15 (400-yard swim, 6.2-mile bike, 2-mile run); $25 (individual) $40 (team). ci.longmont.co.us
5430 Sprint Triathlon; half-mile swim, 17-mile bike, 3-mile run; Boulder Reservoir; $60. 5430sports.com or 303-442-0041
July 10
Fort Collins Triathlon/Duathlon series No. 2; triathlon is 450-yard swim, 13-mile bike and 5K run and the duathlon is 1.2-mile run, 13-mile bike then 3-mile run; $60 to $70; Fort Collins. fortcollinsclub.net
July 13
Chatfield Surf & Turf Aquathon; sprint division is 500-meter swim and 2.5K trail run and super sprint division is 1,500-meter swim and 5K trail run; $25; Chatfield State Park, Littleton. aquathonusa.com
July 16
Table Mountain Youth and Juniors Triathlon; 10-under (100-yard swim, 3.1-mile bike, 0.6 of a mile run), 11-12 (200-yard swim, 6.2-mile bike, 1.2-mile run), 13-15 (400-yard swim, 6.2-mile bike, 2-mile run); $22.50; Arvada.
tablemountaintriathlon.com
July 17
Danskin Women’s Triathlon; half-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run; $70-$75 for individual, $130-$135 for team; Aurora Reservoir. 303-430-2817 or danskin.com
Table Mountain Triathlon; 500-yard swim, 12.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run; $50; Arvada. tablemountaintriathlon.com
July 24
Boulder Peak Triathlon; 1,500-meter swim, 42-kilometer bike, 6.2-kilometer run; Boulder Reservoir; $85.
5430sports.com or 303-442-0041
Aug. 7
5430 Long Course Triathlon; 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run; Boulder Reservoir; $145.
5430sports.com or 303-442-0041
Tri For The Cure; 1/2-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run; $75 individual, $135 team; Cherry Creek State Park
303-430-2969 or triforthecure-denver.com
Aug. 13
Splash N Dash; 800-yard swim and 5K run; fourth of six races in Highlands Ranch run series; $20-$25. highlandsranchrunseries.com
Aug. 17
Chatfield Surf & Turf Aquathon; sprint division is 500-meter swim and 2.5K trail run and super sprint division is 1,500-meter swim and 5K trail run; $25; Chatfield State Park, Littleton. aquathonusa.com
Aug. 21
The Great Colorado Triathlon; 1,500-meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run; $85; Longmont. active.com
Sept. 7
Chatfield Surf & Turf Aquathon; sprint division is 500-meter swim and 2.5K trail run and super sprint division is 1,500-meter swim and 5K trail run; $25; Chatfield State Park, Littleton. aquathonusa.com
LECTURES, CLASSES
Thursday-Sunday
Newbie Triathlon camp; for first time through second year triathlete; $795; Boulder. weshobsonperformance.com
June 9-12
Experienced Triathlon camp; those competing in any distance and who want more detail in training and racing plans as well as technique evaluations; $795; Boulder.
weshobsonperformance.com
June 10-12
D3 Multisport Xterra Camp; work on swimming, off-road biking skills and high-altitude running; $375; Keystone. d3multisport.com
June 14-19
D3 Multisport Endurance Camp; planning a training week, work on endurance, long runs and rides; $675; Boulder. d3multisport.com
June 21
Cracking the Oyster: an Introduction to Urban Adventure Racing and the Denver Oyster; topics covered will include: training techniques, team dynamics, proper hydration and fuelling, race-day strategy, and equipment choices. REI Denver Flagship. rei.com
