GOING GREEN
If your idea of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is ordering a pitcher of green beer at your local pub, we’d like to suggest something a wee bit more healthy. Head to LoDo on Sunday morning for the annual Runnin’ of the Green to benefit Volunteers of America. The Lucky 7K (4.35 miles) run and walk, and the Irish Punt 2-mile walk begin at 10:15 a.m. at McCormick’s Fish House & Bar, 1659 Wazee St. A block party after the race will feature Irish bagpipers, live music with the Potcheen Folk Band, an Irish rock group, Irish step dancers, corned beef and Killian’s Irish Red. Registration is $25 pre-race day by calling BKB Limited at 303- 694-2030, visiting bkbltd.com/calendar.htm or in person at Runner’s Roost stores, Running Wild and Boulder Running Co. Race day registration is $30, beginning at 7:30 a.m. (Don’t forget to “spring forward” an hour as Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday.)
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FAMILY FITNESS
CHALLENGE
Test your ability to run, leap, do push-ups and abdominal exercises Sunday at the second annual Fitness Challenge at Lafayette’s Ryan Elementary Math and Science Focus School, 1405 Centaur Village Drive. Adults and kids age 6 and up compete in five to seven tests and are scored based on their national percentile in their age group. Events begin at 9 a.m., and it’s free. Details at ryanelementary.org
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SNOW BUSINESS
A big crowd is expected Satureay at Lake Dillon for the fifth annual Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, a benefit sponsored by Tubbs Snowshoes and the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The event, based at the Frisco Nordic Center, features a 3K or 5K snowshoe walk around the reservoir, as well as a 3K fun race. All pledges will be donated to the cause. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 on event day. Some demo snowshoes will be available on a first-come,first-served basis. Details at tubbsromptostomp.com
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PUNCH IT UP
Dressing the part can help rev up your performance, and Nike offers its new-for-spring Reflex Long Sport Top, $50, color-blocked in green and white and featuring double straps and a racer back. The top teams for workouts in the studio with the loose-fit 2-in-1 Dri-Fit shorts, $38, and Air Max Florentine Mid shoe, $85. Niketown, nike.com
