Denver Gorilla Run
Oct. 29: The eighth annual Denver Gorilla Run to benefit the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF) is a 5.6K where participants can run, walk, ride, rollerblade or skateboard. Everyone gets a full gorilla suit to keep (included with fee). Registration opens at 9 a.m., Most Creative Gorilla Costume activities begin at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. race begins, 12:30 p.m. Gorilla Run After-Party includes lunch from 12 participating restaurants, live music, a beer garden, awards ceremony and family activities. $99.95 adult, $50 little gorilla; $50 returning adult gorilla, $35 returning little gorilla. Start and finish is at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St., 720-524-0272,
Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club
Today-Saturday: Grand Opening and Open House Week includes free one-week trials and demonstrations to celebrate new 11,000 square foot addition. A yoga studio, Pilates Studio, Dedicated Barre Room, Combat Zone for adult and Martial Arts programs for children are included. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, 303-770- 2582,
American Heart Association’s HeartChase
Saturday: 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.
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping
Deadline Saturday: FXB’s 10-Week Fitness Challenge includes strength training, kickboxing and nutrition advice. 1547 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-756-2639,
Self-Defense Class
Saturday: Learn to prevent assaults, bullying, reduce stress and improve overall wellness. Class begins at 11 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes. Limit of 30 people per class. Free. BusyBJJ, 6160 S. Syracuse Way, Suite B-200, Greenwood Village, 720-223-6313,
Theatre-Hikes Colorado
Saturday-Oct. 30: Audience and actors hike along trails as a full production of “Frankenstein” is performed along the way. Dates, times and locations vary. Tickets are $10-$25 with discounts for children and hiking club members. A dinner package is $65.
Veterans Golf Tournament
Saturday: A fundraiser to send the local Veterans Golden Age Games Team to the national games in St. Louis in 2012. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $75 includes cart and lunch. Registration recommended by Thursday. Cash prizes awarded. Chipeta Golf Course, 229 29 Road, Grand Junction, 970-245-6175
A Walk to Remember
Saturday: The Foundation presents its annual memorial walk at 8 a.m. Activities include speakers, readings, music and a 1.4-mile walk around Johnson Reservoir. The nonprofit organization supports parents and individuals touched by infant loss through bereavement comfort, care packages, educating medical professionals and more. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton,
Drake Dragon Dash 5K
Sunday: A fundraiser to replace outdated technology at Drake Middle School. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. 5K begins. Fees vary. 12550 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada,
Real estate bike tours
Sunday: Denver B-cycle and Kentwood City Properties offer a healthy 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. 2 p.m. Reservations required.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & Half Marathon
Sunday: 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 Smash Mouth. A Health & Fitness Expo is Friday and Saturday at the Colorado Convention Center.
Full Moon Hike
Oct. 11: An evening walk for all ages to scout for wildlife, 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora,
Snow Season Kick-off Expo
Oct. 12: The Slalom Gates Ski Club hosts its annual expo of exhibits by Colorado ski resorts with information on season passes and discount cards, 6-9 p.m. Snacks, a cash bar and drawings for prizes including ski gear and lift tickets included. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers (credited to your membership dues if you join). Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St.,
Fall Nourishment Cleanse and Retreat
Options include retreat programs and a teleconferencing cleanse course. Various dates in October. 720-771-5737,
Amazing Grace
Oct. 15: The CrossFit Mountain Division and Sports Authority is partnering with Mammograms In Action (MIA) for an athletic competition to raise funds to fight breast cancer. The workout includes 30 Clean & Jerks (a ground to overhead weightlifting movement) for time. Start time is 8 a.m. Amazing Grace is on a Pink Bra Tour of 16 cities across 14 states in October. Sports Authority, 7848 E. County Line Road, Lone Tree,
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
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,
Galloping Goose 5K/10K
Oct. 22: Annual chip-timed 5K/10K. 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. race begins. $25. Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, 303-416- 0936,
Giving Wellness A Way
Oct. 22; Oct. 23-29: A celebration of integrative therapies to help those with long-term disabilities. Two screenings of the award-winning documentary “9000 Needles” are presented at 2 and 4:45 p.m. Oct. 22 by the Acupuncture Association of Colorado and the Denver Film Society at the Denver FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets are $25, $20 for DFS members. From Oct. 23-29, more than 100 participating massage therapists and acupuncturists will donate 20 percent of their profit to The Chandra Plan Foundation, a nonprofit that provides integrative therapies to people with physical disabilities. Visit the website for a list of providers and to schedule an appointment.
Hoofin’ It through the Hollows
Oct. 22: Dogs and costumes welcome in the 5K Run/Walk along the High Line Canal. 5 p.m. check-in. $25, $15 in advance, includes T-shirt and goodie bag. Costume contest and prizes included. South Suburban’s deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
Shake, Rattle & Run 5K
Oct. 22: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to the third annual benefit for the St. Anthony North Health Foundation. Prizes awarded to winning male and female runners. New this year is a St. Anthony North Health Connection offering free health screenings, nutrition and medication counseling. Participants wearing a Halloween costume may also win prizes. Online registration through 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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