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,
Race Across Africa
Through Sept. 30: A 4,132-mile virtual race where participants do what they usually do (walking, running, biking, etc.) and then log their miles on the website and follow other team’s progress up the Nile River. Participants also earn miles for donations. Proceeds are used for water and sanitation projects in Africa and other service projects of Rotary International Clubs. ,
Greater Gator — Jog in the Bog
Today: Standley Lake High School Athletic Boosters presents 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
Today: The inaugural 5K/10K includes a half-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,
Kids Running America
Deadline Wednesday: 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,
Hannah Kahn dance classes
Wednesdays through Sept. 28: Intermediate/advanced modern dance technique classes, 10-11:40 a.m. $12 per class. Community Dance Collective, 2020 21st St., Boulder, 303-789-4181, e-mail hannahkahndance@gmail.com
Arapahoe Community College Foundation
Saturday & Sunday: Chalk it Up to Education Art Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; Chalk it Up to Education 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Sunday. Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton,
Interpretive Volunteer Program Leader Training
Sept. 16-Oct. 7; reservation deadline: Saturday: Become a volunteer environmental education program leader at Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers, 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7. Call Paula at 719-520-6387
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday: 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.
Saturday-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,
Self Defense Class
Saturday & Sunday: Learn to prevent assaults, bullying, reduce stress and improve overall wellness. Classes at 9 and 11 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes. Each class is limited to 30 people. Free. BusyBJJ, 6160 S. Syracuse Way, Suite B-200, Greenwood Village, 720-223- 6313,
Children’s Tumor Foundation
Sunday: 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
Sunday: 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 Amphitheatre, Morrison,
El Grito 5K Run/Walk
Sunday: The 18th annual El Grito 5K Run and Walk is a fundraiser for scholarships for high school graduating seniors who have participated in cross country/track and are continuing their education. 9 a.m. $20, $16 in advance. Post-race Fiesta activities include burritos, refreshments, music and awards. Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant, 1000 Osage St., 720-855-0570,
Mari’s Mini-Triathlon
Sunday: Fourth annual triathlon in memory of Mari Teitelman includes a 500 meter swim, 20-minute bike ride and 1.5 mile run. Check-in is 7:30 a.m., start time is 8 a.m. Teitelman received a kidney transplant in 2004 and competed in the 2006 Transplant Games. Proceeds benefit the Kidney Foundation. Cherry Creek Athletic Club, 500 S. Cherry St., call Michelle Sauberzweig, Group Exercise Coordinator, at 303-339-5707 to register.
Remembrance Run/Walk and Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday: Tom Mustin of KCNC-Channel 4 serves as host for the fourth annual Remembrance Ceremony at 6:30 a.m. that includes various military presentations and tributes. A pancake breakfast follows. A 20-mile marathon begins at 7:15 a.m., 10 mile run at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 8 a.m. Refreshments, music and booths included in post- race activities. Proceeds benefit Operation Restoration at Lost and Found Inc., an outpatient mental health program for military members, veterans and their families. Memorial Park, 8001 W. 59th Ave., Arvada, 303-420- 8080 ext. 1203,
Run for Remembrance
Sunday: 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,
After School Aerial Circus
Sept. 12-13 or Dec. 12-13: Ages 6-15 of all levels are invited to learn aerial dance skills on nine different apparatuses. $295. Aerial Dance Over Denver, 8964 E. Hampden Ave., 303-771-0161,
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
Snowboarding movie
Sept. 15: Premiere of new snowboard film “Standing Sideways.” Festivities include rider autographs starting at 7:30 p.m., photo booth, giveaways, videos and music by DJ Largechild. Burton riders and film cast members will be in attendance. $15, $10 in advance. Guests 21+ are invited to attend Burton’s official movie after-party at Casselman’s Bar, 2620 Walnut St. Free, doors open at 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
