Chelsea’s 5K Family Fun Walk
Sunday: The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation presents the second annual benefit walk to raise awareness for SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy), 8 a.m. Fees vary. Post-walk festivities include face painting, music and refreshments at 10 a.m. Festivities are in honor of Hutchison of Highlands Ranch, who passed away in April 2009 at the age of 16. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 303-250-7739,
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Today: The CSU Outdoor Club presents this free program about local natural areas and trails, 7 p.m. Colorado State University Institute for Teaching and Learning (TILT) building, room 221, Fort Collins, 970-221-6311
Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Through Sunday: The conference continues with master teachers and classes for all levels. Several events are free. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park,
Chip In for Havern
Friday: 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,
PowerFit Yoga Camps
Sept. 26-Oct. 28 and Oct. 31-Dec. 7: Boulder-based Fitness For Living presents a new series of classes combining yoga, Pilates and sports conditioning. One-hour classes meet Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 9 a.m. Child care is available. 303-550-3491,
MS on the Move Luncheon
Sept. 27: The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual metro Denver luncheon includes “We Keep Moving,” a video compilation that shares inspirational stories about living with MS, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $125, $75 under age 35. Reservations required. Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California St., 303-698- 5405, , code: MSML927
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping: Mom’s Night Out
Sept. 29, deadline Sept. 26: A free introductory kickboxing class includes refreshments and drawings for prizes such as manicures, pedicures, massages, 7 p.m. RSVP to Dan at 303-756-2639 by Sept. 26. 1547 S. Colorado Blvd.,
Prostate cancer seminar
Sept. 29: Urologist Derek Zukosky, D.O., hosts a seminar for men on the care and treatment of prostate cancer using the daVinci System, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. St. Anthony Hospital Auditorium, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, 303-629-4921,
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 teams’ 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. ,
Skirt Chaser 5K Series
Oct. 1: Skirt Sports, creator of the original fitness skirt, presents the fourth annual benefit for Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue. The 5K begins with an all-women’s start (3 p.m.), followed by a men’s “skirt chaser” three minutes later. Fees vary. Registration begins at 1 p.m. The race concludes with a block party offering live music, a Skirt Sports fashion show, food and games. Non-runners can join post-race festivities for $15. Sports Authority Field at Mile High,
American Heart Association’s HeartChase
Oct. 8: Teams venture through Old Town Lafayette to solve clues and complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible to win prizes. The Chase begins and ends in City Park and features stops at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, Simpson Mine Park, Festival Plaza and other locations.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & Half Marathon
Oct. 9: The second annual race features 26 local bands performing along each mile of the race. The race begins near the State Capitol and takes participants past city landmarks and parks and concludes with a finish-line festival at Civic Center with the band Soul Asylum. A Health & Fitness Expo is Oct. 7-8 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Healing Hands for Arthritis
Oct. 12: Massage Envy has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation for this one-day benefit to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis. Massage Envy will donate $10 from every one-hour massage and facial. Murad, Massage Envy Spa’s skin care partner, will also donate 10 percent of all sales from their products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations on this day to the Arthritis Foundation. By appointment only. 877-330-3689
Dance for Diabetes
Oct. 15: Pachanga classes at 9 and 10 a.m. The Guild and Children’s Diabetes Foundation Young Professionals present these aerobic workouts with Latin rhythms. $20. Refreshments and door prizes included. Register in advance or at the door. Proceeds benefit clinical and research programs for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Overstreet Dance Gallery, 5366 S. Bannock St., Littleton,
Advanced Breast Cancer Workshop
Oct. 18: Information on the latest treatment options for advanced (metastatic) breast cancer, management of side effects and ways to cope are included in “Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer,” 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Reservations recommended. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, 303-318-3462, e-mail heathero@cancersupportcolorado.org
Glendale Sports Center
Offering new TRX classes for the fall including TRX Strength Mondays at 6 a.m. or 5:45 p.m. and TRX Advances Wednesdays at 6 a.m. TRX was designed by Navy SEALs and is a method of leveraged body-weight exercise. 4500 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, 303-639-4711
Warren Miller Wednesdays
Wednesdays through Nov. 2: The sixth annual Warren Miller Film Festival includes vintage to current films shown every Wednesday in anticipation of the upcoming 62nd 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,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post 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.
