Kids Running America fall program
Deadline Sept. 7: Registration is open for the incremental running program designed for kids to train for a 26.2-mile marathon. Participants finish their final mile through Elitch Gardens on Oct. 8. Registration is $35 and includes the 10- to 12-week program, a mileage-tracking system on the website, training incentives, entry into the Final Mile Event, race-day goodie bag, finisher’s medal, T-shirt and certificate of completion. Any school, club or neighborhood team may sign up. 303-917-1002,
MEND 7-13 Program
Sept. 13: Denver YMCA has received a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation for a new program to promote healthy eating and living for ages 7-13. MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it) is a free 10-week program. Sessions are held twice a week for two hours with the child and their family. S.W. Denver YMCA and the YMCA Community Programs Branch at Manual High School are offering the program starting Sept. 13. Call Linda James at 720-524-2714 or e-mail ljames@denverymca.org
Golf for Hope
Today: 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,
Wednesday Art Walks
Wednesday: Meet at 11 a.m. at the Vail Village Visitor Information Center on the top level of the parking structure for a free guided tour of Vail Village and Vail’s public-art collection. Vail, 970-479-2344,
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,
Kids for Kyla Legacy Run
Sept. 5: The inaugural 5K/10K includes a 1/2-mile kids run and 50 yard diaper dash along with a family expo offering face painting, jumping castles, live music and more. Proceeds benefit the local nonprofit that helps families in the adoption and infertility process. University of Northern Colorado Garden Theatre, 10th Avenue and 18th Street, Greeley,
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Sept. 10: The walk in 250 communities across the country is 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, increase awareness about depression and suicide and provide support for survivors. Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch,
5280 Sport and Fitness, Inc.
Sept. 10-Oct. 22: Fall Challenge includes six weeks of membership with unlimited classes in Tae Bo, Zumba, Circuit, Vert, TRX and others. $52.80. 4181 E. County Line Road, Centennial, 303-979-8180,
Children’s Tumor Foundation
Sept. 11: Third annual Denver NF Walk to help individuals and families affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF), 1:45 p.m. registration/check-in, 2-3 p.m. carnival, 3:15 p.m. CTF Hero Awards, 3:30 p.m. NF Walk, 4-5:30 p.m. celebration and refreshments. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton,
Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks
Sept. 11: Firefighters and members of the community are invited to this climb equaling the distance of 110 stories, the height of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. The route begins at the upper south parking lot and takes participants around nine counter-clockwise laps in the amphitheater. Packet pickup is at 8 a.m., pre-climb ceremony is at 8:46 a.m. and the climb begins at 9:02 a.m. The $25 registration fee includes a T-shirt, water and refreshments along with live music after the climb. Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison,
Run for Remembrance
Sept. 11: The Remembering the Brave Foundation holds its annual 10K, 5K ruck march and 1 mile kids’ fun at 8 a.m. The ruck march is a military-style march where participants wear an optional backpack and chant songs along with military members. Festivities include live music, children’s activities and presentations to the military community and tributes to the lives lost and survivors of 9/11. Register online or at 6:30 a.m. race day. The Remembering the Brave Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memories of service members. Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge, Commerce City,
Dumb Friends League Wag ‘n Trail
Sept. 17: The seventh annual 1.6-mile hike is a fundraiser for the League’s Buddy Center. Hike the trail at your own pace with your dog between 8 a.m. and noon. There is no registration fee, participants are encouraged to collect pledges. Those who raise $75 or more in pledges receive a T-shirt, ice cream, dog biscuits and a photo. Flyball demonstrations, refreshments and pet-related merchandise will be available. Glendale Farm Open Space north of Castle Rock, 303-751-5772 ext. 1378,
5K Music Festival
Sept. 18: The 10th Anniversary Give a Second Wind 5K Music Festival includes a timed 5K run, 3-mile walk, 1- mile walk, silent auction and a music festival featuring Opie Gone Bad and other local bands. Registration and activities begin at 9 a.m. Proceeds fund teen suicide prevention. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, 303-985-0118,
Naked Foot 5K
Sept. 18: Also includes the 1 miler and free kids fun run. Bring a pair of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls and have the option to run barefoot. Minimalist footwear and regular running shoes welcome. Family activities included. Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch,
Panerathon
Sept. 18: Panera Bread presents the fifth annual Westminster Panerathon 5K/10K to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies. Race time is 8 a.m. for the 5K (runners and walkers) and 8:45 a.m. for the 10K (runners only). Children 12 and under can participate in a free Kids’ Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. Panera Bread in The Shops at Walnut Creek, 10450 Towncenter Drive, , ,
Run for PHun
Sept. 18: The second annual Colorado Pulmonary Hypertension 5K. 8-8:45 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race begins. An educational expo opens at 10:15 a.m. Pulmonary Hypertension is an illness that overworks the heart. The race is presented by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora,
Run for Relief 2011
Sept. 18: Support refugees impacted by the war in Burma by participating in a 5K or 10K at 9 a.m. Post-race activities include games, music and food. Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora,
Chip In for Havern
Sept. 23: The 27th annual benefit golf tournament for the tuition assistance fund at Havern School, an elementary and middle school for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. 7:30 a.m. start. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton, 303-986-4587,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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