Calendar submissions
Send info 14 to 21 days in advance to
or send fax to 303-866-9004.
Include a contact number. Items run on a space-available basis.
ADVENTURE RACING
Saturday
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, or 970-259-7771
CLIMBING
June
Courses offered throughout the month by the Colorado Mountain School. Featured trip is crack-climbing at Vedauwoo, Wyo. Other clinics offered; 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
Today
Mountain bike skills clinic; at Boulder’s CU Research Park, Foothills and Arapahoe; free; 5:30 p.m. 303-564-9681
Wednesday
Seniors on Bikes ride to Mead; part of Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month program.
303-499-1483 or 303-564-9681
Saturday
Community road bike ride; casual 20-mile ride around Boulder; ride is free and open to public; riders meet at 7:30 a.m. at Boulder YMCA (28th and Mapleton) for breakfast; ride starts at 8 a.m., ends at Farmers Market at 10 a.m.
303-444-5545, ext. 108
June 18
Seniors on Bikes ride; 35 miles or 47 miles; part of Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month program.
303-499-1483 or 303-564-9681
June 20
Seniors on Bikes ride to Jamestown; 30 miles or 39 miles; part of Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month program.
303-499-1483 or 303-564-9681
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
Free bike ride hosted by the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance; 5:30 p.m. boa-mtb.org
June 27-29
Fat Tire Classic; biking and hiking; at Winter Park Resort; great family fun.
Ongoing in June
HIKING/BACKPACKING
June 21
Shoshoni Peak Scramble; Sierra Club hike; 10 miles round trip; 2,400 feet elevation gain; free;
7 a.m.720-837-0074
KAYAKING/RAFTING/
CANOEING
June 21
Introduction to sea kayaking; at Chatfield Reservoir; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 15 and older (participants 15 to 17 must be accompanied by registered adult); $89 ($85 district rate), includes kayak equipment but not park-entrance fee; 1 p.m. or 303-347-5999
June 22
Sea kayak day trip; at Chatfield Reservoir; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for experienced paddlers 15 and older (participants 15 to 17 must be accompanied by registered adult); $149 ($145 district rate), includes equipment rental but not park-entrance fee; 8 a.m. or 303-347-5999
June 21-22, June 28-29
Canoe the Gunnison; 29-mile paddle through Escalante and Dominguez canyons; includes time for swimming, hiking; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 8 and older (participants 8 to 17 must be accompanied by registered adult); boats, meals, guides provided; $165 ($160 district rate) for ages 8 to 12, $225 ($215 district rate) for ages 13 and older; start at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, finish at 3:30 p.m. or 303-347-5999
June 29
Rafting the Arkansas River and Browns Canyon; full-day trip; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 8 and older (participants 8 to 17 must be accompanied by registered adult); transportation, lunch, rafts, guides provided; wetsuits available for rent; $77 ($67 district rate) for ages 8 to 12, $89 ($81 district rate) for ages 13 and older; 6:45 a.m.sspr.org or 303-347-5999
RUNNING
Sunday
Stadium Stampede 5K; at Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver; 8 a.m.
July 4
or
970-920-2130 or
TRAIL RUNNING
Saturday-Sunday
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
June 29
USA Track and Field Trail Running Championships; at Steamboat Springs; 12K for men, 8K for women and juniors; open event for all runners; more than $25,000 in prize money and awards.
SAILING
Through 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
Through 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
SKATEBOARDING/
MOUNTAINBOARDING
June 21
Denver Go Skate Day; at Denver Public Skatepark; beginner and intermediate contests for skaters of all levels; $5 entry fee for pro-am contest, free for others.
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
June 17
First of five 2-1/2-hour open water swimming clinics; with triathlon coach Melissa Mantak; June 17 for beginners, June 24 for intermediates, July 15 for beginners, July 29 for intermediates, Aug. 5 for advanced swimmers; participants learn about required equipment, entry and exit techniques, bilateral breathing, proper body position and sighting tips; $40 per clinic; 6 p.m.
or 303-359-8042
Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 19
Dip and Dash series; each event gives participants the chance to practice swimming and running skills before race day; consists of 750-meter or 1,500-meter open water swim in Aurora Reservoir, followed by 5K run; separate mass start for men, women; all levels welcome; $25-$30 for single event, $125 any six events; entry fee includes admission to reservoir.
or 303-359-8042
June 21
Tri the Creek Spring Triathlon; west entrance of Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora; 800-meter swim, 14-mile bike ride, 5K run; $90 (individual), $135 (relay team); 8 a.m.
720-931-6740 or
Ongoing through Sept. 15
Open-water swimming, masters swimming; at Grant Ranch Community Association (Bowles Reservoir) in Littleton; outdoor pool and lake; early-morning and evening sessions; simulated races; $10 per session, season passes also available;
presented by Mile High Multisport.
or e-mail Pete@milehighmultisport.com or
July 19
Tri-N-July Sprint Triathlon; at Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; 500-yard indoor swim, 12-mile bike ride, 3.1-mile run; fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Foundation; $69; 6 a.m.
or
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.
