Pat’s Run 2011 Colorado Shadow Run
April 16; online registration deadline is April 8: Run, walk, cycle and stroll for two laps around the Washington Park lakes, approximately 4.2 miles, for the seventh annual run honoring Pat Tillman. The Pat Tillman Foundation was established in 2004, in the wake of the soldier’s death in Afghanistan. Assembly at 9 a.m., race, 9:15 a.m. A party follows at 11 a.m. at the Blake Street Tavern, 2301 Blake St. Through a partnership with the Arizona State University Alumni Association and with support from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, thousands of runners and walkers in 21 cities will participate in Shadow Runs on the same day. Proceeds benefit veterans, active service members and their dependents through higher-ed scholarships. Meet at South High School, and look for the American and ASU flags in the parking lot. Those who cannot participate can order a T-shirt on the website. Washington Park,
Fitness for Living
Thursday; April 4: Five-week outdoor boot camps and YogaFit Boot Camps for various fitness and experience levels begin April 4 in Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont. Sessions are held for one hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. Times vary and child care is available. The cost is $119 to $245 and includes before and after fitness assessments. A series of free demonstration classes are offered Thursday so the community can get a taste of the boot-camp experience. Visit the website for more information. A new series of camps begins May 9.
SilverSneakers fitness program
Begins in April: All Medicare-eligible recipients with select health insurance plans can participate. General orientations for new members are held the first and third week of the month. Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley, 970-350-9401
Breckenridge Spring Fever competitions
Saturday: “Ski Touring for Snow Leopards,” follow a marked route up Peak 10 and ski down a run to raise money for snow leopards; April 6: “Breck Ascent Series Race No. 4,” five hillclimb events, 5:30 p.m.; April 9: The 5 Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race; April 16: “Imperial Challenge,” a 6.2-mile mountain bike race; April 20: “Breck Ascent Series Race No. 5,” five hillclimb events, 5:30 p.m.
Real Estate Tours on B-cycle Bikes
First tour: Sunday: Denver B-cycle and Kentwood City Properties have partnered to offer a healthy way to tour real estate and get to know many great neighborhoods. The tours will include historical and market information on each neighborhood as well as tours of properties. All tours are held Sundays and begin at 2 p.m. Visit the website for a schedule. Sunday’s tour includes the Lower Downtown and Riverfront neighborhoods, meet at the B-cycle area at Union Station. Reservations required. Next tour: May 1.
Bollywood Galaxie
April 4: Recently opened in Cherry Creek Dance and offering Bollywood dance classes at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning April 4. Cherry Creek Dance, 2625 E. Third Ave., 303-399- 8087, e-mail info@cherrycreekdance.com
Fitness class
April 5: Step & Sculpt Class for all fitness levels, 5:25-6:25 p.m. Free. Englewood Recreation Center, 1155 W. Oxford Ave., 303-762-2680,
Yoga Workshop for HIV+
April 9: The Yoga Group Inc. is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free yoga classes to persons with HIV. They offer three free ongoing classes each week. A beginner workshop for anyone interested is noon-2 p.m. April 9. The classes are open to anyone with HIV or if you are a partner or caregiver to someone who is. Partners and caregivers must be with HIV+ individual. Reservations required. The Iyengar Yoga Center of Denver, 770 S. Broadway, 303-794-4050
Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay
April 10: The ninth annual race includes a 2-mile run through downtown Littleton, 10 miles on the South Platte River Trail and then 1 mile to the Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant. There’s also a three-person relay option. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Yoga workshops
April 15-16: Vinyasa yoga teacher Mark Morford is hosting three sessions for yoga enthusiasts of all skill levels. “Yoga for the Fearless Voice,” 6-8:30 p.m. April 15, “Lighten the Load,” 9-11 a.m. April 16 and “Fast, Hard and Deep,” 1-3 p.m. April 16. $40 per class or $105 for all three sessions. Discount if registered by Friday. Lodging specials available. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, 970- 790-2051, e-mail wschick@westinriverfront.com
MS Society Walk
May 7: A benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Denver’s City Park, 303-698-7470 ext. 2, 888-WALK-COL (925-5265),
Mother’s Day 5K
May 8: The City Park Running Club presents the second annual 5K run/ walk, 9 a.m. The 5K is part of the annual “Mother’s Day Migration,” and all registered participants get a free Zoo pass for that day. Fees vary; discounts available until April 15. Denver’s City Park,
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
May 14: The third annual run/walk to honor May, a chief deputy district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Race time is 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the 17th Judicial District’s Access to Justice Committee and the Sean May Memorial Fund. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, ,
BoCo Loco Bike Bash
May 15, registration deadline: May 12: The BoCo (Boulder, Colorado) Loco ride offers four courses ranging from 30 to 100 miles. Proceeds benefit the Justin Parker Neurological Institute and the Boulder Community Hospital Foundation. Discount for early registration through Thursday. The ride will start and finish at Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, 2445 Stazio Drive, Boulder,
Mountain to Valley Race
June 4: Mountain to Valley 10-Miler (starts at 7:30 a.m.) and F.A.S.T. 4-Miler (starts at 7:45 a.m.) in Glenwood Springs. Children and families may participate in the Smilin’ Sam half- mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Mountain Valley Developmental Services and The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST).
Denver Century Ride/Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival
June 11-12: The second annual ride, offering three courses ranging from 5 to 100 miles, is held in connection with the fourth annual Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. The Community Ride, 10 a.m. on June 11, offers a range of 5 to 22 miles to accommodate every ability and includes a child-size and child-friendly aid station. Riders can choose the 62-mile Metric Century course or the 100-mile Century course on June 12. Ride time is 6:15 a.m. INVESCO Field at Mile High, ,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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