Calendar submissions: Send info 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004. Include a contact number. Items run on a space-available basis.
ADVENTURE RACING
June 14
Durango Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 12-hour course for mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, orienteering, ropes.
or 970-259-7771
July 26
Breckenridge Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 12-hour and 24-hour courses for mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, orienteering.
or 970-259-7771
CLIMBING
May/June
Courses by the Colorado Mountain School. June: crack-climbing trip in Vedauwoo, cqWyo. Other clinics include rock and ice, indoor and outdoor; all classes for various levels and techniques; locations in Boulder and Estes Park; prices vary. or 800-836-4008, ext. 3
CYCLING
Saturday
Elephant Rock training ride; at Deer Creek Canyon and Chatfield Reservoir; for beginning to intermediate recreational cyclists; $15; 10 a.m.
June
303-875-2241
303-440-1002
June 1
Circle Boulder by Bike Ride; at Scott Carpenter Park, 30th and Arapahoe; free, noncompetitive ride for all ages; refreshments provided; 3 p.m.
303-441-3242
June 1, 8
Boulder Bike Rodeos for Kids; at Scott Carpenter Park, 30th and Arapahoe; hosted by Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization; free; 1 p.m.
720-565-6019
June 24-30
Over the Bars women’s bike camp; designed to improve mental and physical performance for women mountain bikers; open to all levels; includes full week of training, workshops, other activities.
June 27-29
Fat Tire Classic; biking and hiking; at Winter Park Resort; great family fun.
July 20
Super downhill race; part of the Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series; medals awarded to top three riders for each age class; $25; 10 a.m.
or 303-316-1590
Aug. 17
Venus de Miles; Colorado’s first women’s-only bike ride; noncompetitive event with two riding routes in Boulder County, starting and finishing in Longmont; proceeds benefit Greenhouse Scholars, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for college-bound students.
Ongoing
or 303-744-2766
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Saturday
Mountain Park Wildflowers 3; at Horsetooth Mountain Park, west of Fort Collins; easy hike for more than two hours; $7; 9 a.m.
970-679-4561
June 21
Shoshoni Peak Scramble; Sierra Club hike; 10 miles round trip; 2,400 feet elevation gain; free; 7 a.m.
720-837-0074
July 12
Mount Toll Scramble; Sierra Club hike; 10.3 miles round trip; 2,300 feet elevation gain; dress for the weather; 7 a.m.
720-837-0074
RUNNING
May 30
Extra Mile Endurathon; in Boulder; walk as long as you can on 4-mile loop in downtown Boulder until last man or woman is standing; 10-minute mandatory stop per loop, no sleep breaks; 5 p.m.
May 31
Girls on the Run 5K; at City Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
June 1
June 8
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon; also women’s 8K; begins and ends at Denver’s Riverfront Park; half marathon ($65 and $75) at 7:30 a.m., women’s 8K ($35 and $40) at 8:15 a.m.
June 15
Stadium Stampede 5K; at Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver; 8 a.m.
July 4
or
970-920-2130 or
Aug. 16
Palisade Peach Festival 5-mile run; through and around Palisade’s peach orchards; $20; 8 a.m.
970-250-8592
Nov. 1
Fall Festival 5K; at Grand Junction Botanical Gardens; course on paved pedestrian Riverfront Trail; $20; 9 a.m.
970-257-9267
Nov. 8
Mesa State 37K Rim Rock Run; starts at east entrance (Grand Junction side) to Colorado National Monument, finishes near Fruita; limited to 400 runners because of park rules; fundraiser for Mesa State College cross country team scholarships; $30; 8 a.m.
or 970-464-9040
TRAIL RUNNING
May 31
Water Tower Desert Run; 5-miler; north and west of Grand Junction airport; $3; 7:30 a.m.
970-241-6478
June 14-15
Snowmass La Sportiva Trail Race Trifecta; weekend of trail running on Snowmass’ 40 miles of trails; includes 5K, hill climb and half marathon for individual and combined prizes.
or 970-333-1159
July 20
Trail run; 10.5 miles; start and finish at Island Lake Trailhead on south side of the Grand Mesa (north of Cedaredge); $3; 9 a.m.
970-241-6478
Aug. 9
Desert Championships 10K and 15K; near Grand Junction airport); $3; 7:30 a.m.
970-241-6478
SAILING
Wednesday-July 2
Series of races each Wednesday for self-righting sailboats at Cherry Creek Reservoir; sponsored by Denver Sailing Association; up to two races each evening; $55; 6:20 p.m. start.
or 303-771-3271
Thursday-July 3
Series of races each Thursday for nonself-righting and Santana 20 sailboats at Cherry Creek Reservoir; sponsored by Denver Sailing Association; up to two races each evening; $55; 6:20 p.m. start. or 303-771-3271
June 7
Tuneup Sprint Triathlon; at
Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; 500-yard indoor swim, 12-mile bike ride, 5K run; $69; 6 a.m.
Ongoing
Boulder Tri Babes; triathlon club; at RallySport Health Club; near 28th Street, between Pearl and Valmont; meet new friends who offer support every step of the way; women of all ages and abilities welcome; multiple levels of group training; $195.
