Warrior Dash
Saturday & Sunday: Competitors are invited to don their best warrior attire and take on 11 obstacles in a 3.15-mile course. Challenges include crawling through mud pits, climbing over vehicles, jumping through fire and more. Spectators are welcome. Live music and refreshments included.Copper Mountain Ski Resort, 209 Ten Mile Circle, Copper Mountain,
Photography contest
Deadline today: The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District hosts a photography contest to showcase its open spaces, recreational activities, parks and trails. Those who submit the most variety of photos will be entered into a grand prize contest that includes a Family 4-Pack of activities. Nondistrict residents may participate. Include a small write-up and e-mail your entry to jamied@sspr.org;
Fort Collins Cycling Festival
Friday-Sunday: The three-day festival includes the UCI Amateur Cycling World Championship Qualifier Time Trial and Road Race, the ACA State Masters Criterium Championships, USAC State Road Racing Championships and the USAC State Time Trial Championships. Spectators can watch the races on a Jumbo Tron with live music, demonstrations, an educational tiny town bike course for children, games and more. Free admission. Fort Collins,
Real estate bike tours
Saturday: Denver B-cycle and Kentwood City Properties offer a healthful way to tour real estate and get to know various neighborhoods. The tours include historical and market information on each neighborhood, as well as tours of properties. Tours begin at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Visit the website for a schedule.
Ridgway Golf Tournament
Saturday: The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce annual tournament. 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. four- person Golf Scramble. $65 per person, $260 per team. Prizes awarded. Divide Ranch and Club, 151 Divide Ranch Circle, Ridgway,
Heart & Sole Half-Marathon and 10K
Sunday: Proceeds benefit the Boulder Parks & Recreation EXPAND program and the Orphans of AIDS Trust Foundation. Both races start and end at the Boulder Reservoir. Entry fees are $50 for the half-marathon starting at 7:10 a.m., $30 for the 10K starting at 7:30 a.m. Post-race activities include the awards ceremony, refreshments, music, raffle drawings and giveaways. The half-marathon serves as the qualifying race for the Colorado USATF state championships. Register at Boulder Running Company or Fleet Feet Sports in Boulder, or visit
K9 Cancer Walk
Sunday: The Morris Animal Foundation presents the third annual benefit to raise funds and awareness for the Canine Cancer Campaign for research, treatments, tools and training. Festivities begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. City Park,
Race for Research 5K Run/ Walk & Kids Fun Run
Sunday: Cancer League of Colorado presents the 15th annual run in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin. 8 a.m. Post-race activities include a free pancake breakfast, live music, a free kids fun run, facepainting, jumping castle and more. Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave.,
Women, Wheels & Wine
Sunday: Mountain bike enthusiasts of all levels are invited to the third annual event offering instruction, demonstrations, food, yoga and more. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $95, reservations required. Discounted lodging rates available. Devil’s Thumb Ranch, 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-8231,
Warren Miller Wednesdays
Aug. 24-Nov. 2: The sixth annual Warren Miller Film Festival includes vintage to current films shown every Wednesday in anticipation of the 62nd upcoming film “Like There’s No Tomorrow” on Nov. 2. Door prizes, food and drink specials included. Festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. The West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3535,
Sunset Stroll
Aug. 25: An evening walk for all ages to look for wildlife, 7:30 p.m. Free. Jewell Wetlands, 13005 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora, 303-739-2428,
Hike for Africa
Aug. 27: Third annual Educate! Hike for Africa: Joining Forces Across Continents includes a 2- or 4-mile option from Flagstaff Mountain to Green Mountain and back. 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:45 a.m. hike begins. $20, free ages 12 and under. Live music and refreshments included. Proceeds benefit education programs in Africa.
Mud Run MS Colorado
Aug. 27: A 10K course with a series of boot-camp-style obstacles that contain water and mud. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration is $69 through Aug. 24, $75 at packet pickup. Minimum fundraising of $100 per participant. Proceeds benefit the Colorad-Wyoming Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Winter Park, 303-698-7470,
Ram Run 5K
Aug. 27: The third annual Ram Run 5K benefits programs at Green Mountain High School. Entry fee is $25. New this year is the Ram Rest, a $10 donation and no participation is required. 303-982-9500,
Power of Four Mountain Bike Race
Aug. 28: Solo racers and relay teams of two or four compete in a challenging course that combines Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Racers start at the base of Snowmass and end at the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain. $100 solo racers, $175 teams of two, $200 teams of four.
Tiger Prowl 5K Run & Walk
Aug. 28: Proceeds benefit athletic and activity groups at Lakewood High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the Prowl follows at 9 a.m. Post-race activities include an awards ceremony and refreshments. Fees vary. Lakewood High School, 9700 W. Eighth Ave. Lakewood,
Golf for Hope
Aug. 29: The annual Seeds of Hope golf tournament benefits children of all faiths from low-income families who attend Archdiocesan Catholic schools and need help with tuition. Registration and boxed-lunch pickup is at 10:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Adele Arakawa, Bill Hanzlik and Haven Moses are among the participants. Cocktails, dinner, live auction, awards and an evening program begins at 5 p.m. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village,
Greater Gator — Jog in the Bog
Sept. 5: Standley Lake High School Athletic Boosters present the 13th annual 5K to benefit athletic programs. 7 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. race. $25 entry fee, $10 will go to the sport of your choice. Entertainment, snacks, raffle, T-shirt and awards included. Standley Lake High School, 9300 W. 104th Ave., Westminster,
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Sept. 10: The walk is taking place in 250 communities across the country as part of National Suicide Prevention Week. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk begins. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) that works to prevent suicide and save lives, increase awareness about depression and suicide and provide support for survivors. Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch,
KAFM Radio Room Yoga
Saturday: Free weekly yoga class with yogi Owen Freiburger, 9 a.m. Class is limited to 40 participants. $5 suggested donation. 1310 Ute Ave., Grand Junction, 970-623-4159,
Yoga Rocks the Park
Sunday: Open to all ages and abilities, 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, through Sept. 25. Music, food and drink vendors and health exhibits included. Registration opens at 9 a.m. $15, $10 in advance. Two locations: City Park, East 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard; Alamo Placita Park, East Third Avenue and Ogden Street; yogarocks
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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