ADVENTURE RACING
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
June 24-30
Over the Bars women’s bike camp; improve mental and physical performance for women mountain bikers; all levels; includes full week of training, workshops, other activities.
June 25
Seniors on Bikes ride; 30 or 35 miles; part of Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month program.
303-499-1483 or 303-564-9681
June 27
Free bike rides 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
June
July 6
Women, Wheels and Wine; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash; reservations required; $85 (includes lunch); 8:30 a.m.
970-726-8231 or
July 11-13
Blast the Mass; Mountain States Cup Series stop; downhill, cross country and mountaincross events for regional champion titles, UCI points.
or 970-333-1159
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. 8-10
Snowmass G3; newest event in Mountain States Cup Series; riders compete in downhill and super-D races.
or 970-333-1159
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.
Sept. 6
Aspen-Snowmass Ride for the Cure; 100-mile bike ride between Aspen and Snowmass, with a flatter 26-mile option; benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; last year’s event drew 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000.
or 970-920-0250
Sept. 14
Twelve Hours of Snowmass; dawn-to-dusk mountain bike race on Snowmass trails; benefits Aspen Youth Center, Extreme Sports Camp; riders can participate in solo, team, corporate divisions.
or 970-544-4130
Ongoing
or 303-744-2766
Guided Mountain Biking; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; $35, includes bike and helmet rental; with intro to technique; all abilities.
DISC GOLF/
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Friday-Sunday
Snowmassive Disc Golf Open; at Snowmass Village; sanctioned by PDGA; for men and women; limited field.
or 970-379-0283
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
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
Aug. 23
Paiute Peak Scramble; Sierra Club hike; limited to eight participants; bring sturdy hiking shoes or boots suitable for loose footing (also bring extra food, water); 8 miles round trip; 2,500 feet elevation gain; free; 7 a.m.
720-837-0074
Ongoing
KAYAKING/RAFTING
Saturday
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
Sunday
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
Ongoing
RUNNING
July 4
970-920-2130 or
Aug. 9
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; at Georgetown, next to Georgetown Lake; starting elevation is 8,500 feet, finishing elevation is 7,500 feet; T-shirts and goodie bags for runners who finish; $30 and $50; 8 a.m.
Aug. 9
US Half Marathon; at Copper Mountain; part of the US Race Series; 9 a.m.
Aug. 16
Palisade Peach Festival 5-mile run; through and around Palisade’s peach orchards; $20; 8 a.m.
970-250-8592
Aug. 24
Race for Research 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; 8 a.m.
Sept. 6
First American State Bank Fitness Festival 5K; at Crescent Park, Greenwood Village; 9 a.m.
Sept. 13
Oktoberfest 5K; at the Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9352 Dorchester St.; fundraiser for the nonprofit Jordan’s Angel Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting families of children with cancer and their special needs; $25 (preregistration) and $35 (race day); 12:30 p.m.
or
Sept. 27
Vasque Goldenleaf Half Marathon; runners go from Snowmass to Aspen using spectacular mountain trails and roads at height of foliage season.
or 970-925-2849
Sept. 28
Governor’s Cup 10K and 5K, at Veterans Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
Oct. 11
Backcountry 10-mile and 5-mile runs; at Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch; preregistration ($25 for 5-miler, $35 for 10-miler) and race day ($35 for 5-miler, $45 for 10-miler) fees; 8:30 a.m.
or
Oct. 24
Scream Scram 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; 6 p.m.
Nov. 1
Fall Festival 5K; at Grand Junction Botanical Gardens; course on paved pedestrian Riverfront Trail; $20; 9 a.m.
970-257-9267
Nov. 2
Littleton Stride 5K and 10K; at Kettring Park, Littleton.
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
Nov. 8
Red Thread Run 5K; at City Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
Nov. 9
Race for Hope 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; fundraiser for the Fetal Hope Foundation, which works to help save the lives of babies; 10 a.m.
Nov. 15
Gobble Wobble 5K; at Green Valley Ranch; 9 a.m.
Nov. 26
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4-mile run; at Washington Park, Denver; 10 a.m.
Dec. 14
Jingle Bell Run; at Washington Park, Denver; fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation; 10 a.m.
Dec. 20
Steve’s Rudolph Ramble 5K; at City Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
TRAIL RUNNING
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.
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
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
Aug. 23
Junior Open Sailing Regatta; at Cherry Creek State Park; for junior sailors younger than 19; hosted by the Denver Sailing Association.
303-757-7718, or
Ongoing
Colorado State Parks boating safety classes; at various locations; open to adults and teens; includes a homestudy manual, a two-hour classroom review and a written exam.
SKATEBOARDING/
MOUNTAINBOARDING
SaturdayJune 21
Denver Go Skate Day; at Denver Public Skatepark; beginner and intermediate; $5 entry fee for pro-am contest, free for others.
July 24-26
U.S. Open Mountainboarding Championships; competition in dirt boardercross and slopestyle big air; also expo, demonstrations and mountainboarding camp.
303-886-1812 or
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
SNOWSHOEING/
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Ongoing
Snow skills classes and guided backcountry expeditions; Aspen area; half-day classes for novice mountaineers (starting at $150), expeditions for peak ascents and spring skiing (starting at $280).
970-925-9625 or
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
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
Saturday
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
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
Aug. 9
Splash Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon; at Northridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; fundraiser for the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center; 800-yard swim, 13-mile bike ride, 3.5-mile run; $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.
LECTURES/CLASSES
MISCELLANEOUS
Ongoing
or 303-499-1100
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