Calendar submissions: Send information 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes). Include a contact number. Items run on a space-available basis.
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
July
Courses offered throughout the month by the Colorado Mountain School. Classes are available for all ability levels and feature indoor or outdoor climbing and cover various techniques; locations in Boulder and Estes Park; prices vary. or 800-836-4008, ext. 3
CYCLING
Sunday
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
July 27
26th annual Wray Colorado Elks Citizen Road Races; 34-mile race starts at 7:30 a.m., 14-mile race starts at 7:45 a.m.
E-mail Dick Evans at kudokiddo@hotmail.com or 970-332-5080
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.
HIKING/
BACKPACKING
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
KAYAKING/RAFTING
July 12
Pueblo Paddle-A-Thon; at Pueblo Whitewater Park, a half-mile stretch of the Arkansas River in downtown Pueblo; benefits First Descents, a kayak camp for young adults with cancer; to participate, each boater must raise at least $50 to donate; all boaters receive a T-shirt; 10 a.m.
719-406-1331 or pueblopaddle
RUNNING
July 13
Bible Park 2-mile race; walk and run; at Yale Avenue between Quebec and Monaco; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners trophy series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about the same time; postrace pancake breakfast; free to members, $5 for nonmembers; 8 a.m.
Aug. 9
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.
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
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
Aug. 23
Junior Open Sailing Regatta; at Cherry Creek State Park; for junior sailors younger than 19; hosted by the Denver Sailing Association; loaner boats are available from Community Sailing of Colorado; contact Steve Frank at stevefrank@communitysailing.org or 303-757-7718; 9:30 a.m.; $5.
TRIATHLON
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 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
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.
