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CYCLING
Today
Start of registration for the Child- ren’s Hospital Foundation’s Courage Classic cycling event, which will be run July 31 through Aug. 2; the three-day, 157-mile journey begins and ends in Leadville; last year’s event, which sold out in May, raised $2.3 million for the foundation; participation fees are $50 and $95. or 720-777-7499
RUNNING
March 7
• Crown Hill Park 3 Mile; at West 26th Avenue just east of Kipling Street in Lakewood; run and racewalk; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series, staggered-start system with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about the same time; free to members, $5 for nonmembers; 9 a.m.
• Assurant Dam Run 5K; top of Cherry Creek Dam (Denver and Greenwood Village); 3.1 miles, plus kids’ fun run; $30 (adults); 10 a.m.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING/ SNOWSHOEING
Saturday
Moonlight Grand Huts Progressive Dinner; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Tabernash; $50 for adults, $15 for children; 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
Full Moon Ski and Snowshoe Tours to the Yurt; at Crested Butte Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt; includes gourmet dinner prepared by Maxwell’s Steakhouse; $60, includes trail pass and equipment rental; limited to 30 participants per outing; 6:30 p.m.
970-349-1707 or
March 4
Learn to Skate Ski for Free; clinics at Crested Butte Nordic Center; reduced-priced ski rentals available; 1 p.m. 970-349-1707 or
March 6
Super Tour; 22.5K backcountry skiing event at Crested Butte; $35; 8 a.m. or 970-349-1707
