Fitness Workout Party
Friday: A nightclub-style workout party with Zumba and kickboxing, 7-10 p.m. $25-$35, family rates available. A Kids Club is available for $5.50, $4.50 members. Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club, 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, Fitnessclubbing .net, GreenwoodATC.com
AscenDance Project
Saturday: “Dance-Climb Fusion Class,” learn to climb to music, remember sequences and tricks, noon-2 p.m. No experience necessary. $35. Registration required. 5721 Arapahoe Ave., Unit C, Boulder, ascendanceproject.com
Denver Shorin Ryu
Saturday: Don’t Be a Victim presents a children’s self-defense class, noon-2 p.m. $10. 9626 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 720-217-8643, Denvershorinyu.com
High Line Canal Run
Saturday: The 31st annual run includes a 10K at 8 a.m. and 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Children and dogs welcome. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, race shirt, goody bag and prize drawings. Awards will be presented. $35, $30 in advance. DeKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-7515, runningguru.com/Event/Highline
Miles for Moms 5K Run/Walk
Saturday: The eighth annual 5K Run/Walk and 2K Walk/Stroller is a benefit for Florence Crittenton Services’ mission to help teen parents. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. welcome from Mayor Michael B. Hancock, 9 a.m. race begins. A festival with vendors, refreshments and prize drawings follows. Participants are encouraged to form teams. Sloan Lake Park, West 17th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard,
Santosha Yoga
Saturday: “Shoulders, Chest Openers & Breathing,” yoga therapeutics class, 2-4 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606, santoshayogastudio.com
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
Saturday: The fourth annual run/walk to honor Sean May, who was a chief deputy district attorney in the 17th Judicial District. Proceeds benefit the 17th Judicial District’s Access to Justice Committee and the Sean May Memorial Fund. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, seanmay memorialrun.org, cobar.org
Eagle Get Out Expo
Saturday & Sunday: The fourth annual expo offers sports and outdoor activities including a community charity bike ride, second annual ChroMoly Chef competition, Taste of Eagle, beer garden, live music and more. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. May 12 and 11 a.m. May 13. Town of Eagle, getoutexpo.com
Westminster Women’s Classic
Sunday: A benefit for Growing Home includes a 10K, 5K, 2 Mile and Kids’ Run Run. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Create a team of six or more and enter the team challenge. All ages and abilities welcome. westminsterwomensclassic .com
Bellco Colfax 5K
May 19: The kick-off for the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon (May 20) includes separate start waves for walkers, children and families and a 1-mile shortcut. 9 a.m. All participants receive a T-shirt; live music, food and refreshments at the finish line. Top 10 male and female finishers win awards. Denver’s City Park, runcolfax.org
Bicycles for Humanity
May 19: Donate your used bike to Bicycles for Humanity, a local nonprofit that ships bicycles to Namibia for aid workers, educators and residents to enable access to health care, education and economic opportunities in the African nation. Donations accepted 9 a.m. to noon at Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club. The club has joined forces with Bicycles for Humanity and Wheat Ridge Cyclery to support this project. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, b4hcolorado.org|
Dress for Success Denver 5K
May 19: A 5K Power Walk benefit to help underprivileged women striving for economic independence. 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk begins. Post-race activities include booths, entertainment and prizes. Stapleton Central Park, Martin Luther King Boulevard and Beeler Street, dressforsuccess.org/denver
Ella’s Walk
May 19: The Longmont Humane Society is joined by Dave Delozier of KUSA-Channel 9 for this 3-mile benefit for homeless animals. 8:30-9:30 a.m. registration includes continental breakfast at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m. walk begins. The Mutt Main Street Festival follows with more than 30 pet-friendly vendors, refreshments, children’s activities, low-cost micro-chipping and nail trimming, demonstrations and more. Individuals and teams welcome. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-772-1232 ext. 286, longmonthumane.org
The Gift of Life and Breath
May 19: A 5K Run/Walk to benefit early lung cancer detection research at University of Colorado Cancer Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the race begins at 9 a.m. $35 ages 19 and over, $15 ages 11-18, free age 10 and under, $30 Sleep In for the Cause. Games, face painting and entertainment included. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13001 E. 17th Place, Aurora, thegiftoflifeandbreath.com
Littleton Fitness Challenge
May 19: Four hours of activities include yoga, boot camp, Turbo kick, a 90-minute Pachanga Fitness Class and dancing. A portion of the proceeds benefit Haiti Team World Vision: Clean Water for Haiti. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. E-mail or visit the website for more information. 5366 S. Bannock St., Littleton, e-mail: pachangafitness@gmail.com, pachangalatinworkout.com
Women’s Health Day
May 19: South Suburban Parks and Recreation celebrates National Women’s Health Week with special activities 9 a.m. to noon. Sessions on nutrition, safety and self-defense are offered along with mini-fitness classes, chair massages, health vendors, giveaways and more. Free. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-730-4610
Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon
May 20: The seventh annual competition includes the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and Urban 10 Miler. Visit the website for details. runcolfax.org
Let’s Move Together Arthritis Walk
May 20: The Arthritis Foundation hosts the eighth annual benefit as part of National Arthritis Action Month to raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Participants may choose from one- and three-mile course options. 9 a.m. registration, 11:10 walk begins. Washington Park, 303-756-8622 ext. 230, denverarthritiswalk.org
Fear the Deer
May 26: Gain more than 2,800 vertical feet in this trail race, a benefit for Jeffco Open Space. Start time is 8 a.m. Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton, fearthedeer.co/
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
May 26: Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk to benefit the no-kill Denver cat shelter, 9 a.m. $30, $20 children under 12. T-shirts, vendors, refreshments and prizes included. Stapleton Central Park, 8801 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., RunningGuru.com/website/Herding Cats
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
May 26: The 2012 Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a benefit to fund research, awareness, provide family services and advocacy. Festivities include a one-mile walk and Autism Community Resource Fair. Registration and the fair begins at 12:30 p.m., the walk begins at 2 p.m. Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 720-433-7999, e-mail colorado@autismspeaks .org, walknowforautismspeaks.org/ colorado
Double 5K
May 27: Runners may choose the Early 5K (8 a.m.) or Late 5K (9 a.m.) or both which is the Double 5K. The course has been certified by the USATF. Runners who participate in both 5Ks qualify for prizes. Runners, walkers, teens and families are invited. America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, Double5K.com
Parkinson Association Vitality Walk
June 3: The 10th annual pledge walk to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk begins, 10 a.m. resource fair with entertainment. $30. Free parking is available at South High School. Washington Park, events.parkinsonrockies.org
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: A weekly workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. Participants learn the health benefits of yoga in age and how to increase flexibility, improve strength and balance, maintain healthy joints, build bone and muscle, prevent osteoporosis and reduce stress. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642), samadhi yoga.net
Brain Fitness
A group for those with cognitive problems following cancer treatments meets the last Tuesday of each month. Call or e-mail for details. Oncology Rehab, 5300 Denver Tech Center Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, 720-306-8261, e-mail concarson@aol .com
Fiesty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit the website for details. feistyfitfemales.org.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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