Athleta
Deadline Oct 1: The active wear line for women is looking for its next round of “Sponsored Athletes for 2013.” Athleta will showcase your commitment to your sport online and in the community and provide apparel. Visit the website for more information. athleta.net/sponsorship
Getting Ready to Quit Smoking
Wednesday and Sept. 18-19: A free class offering the latest information, techniques, treatments and more. The class is applicable to all tobacco use. 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday , noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 19. Call or e-mail to register. Conference Center at Porter Adventist Hospital, 2525 S. Downing St., 303-778-5890, e-mail tobaccofree@centura.org
Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run
Saturday: The 11th annual 3.5-mile trail run is included in Breckenridge Oktoberfest (Friday-Sunday) festivities. 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. run begins. Breckenridge,
Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter
Saturday: Hosting a “Step Strong, Save Our Lands Hike-a-Thon,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants choose one or more of four levels of hiking (easy to challenging) at Roxborough State Park. A pledge form is available to get donations for each mile you hike and to compete for prizes. The cost is $25 per person. 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton, rmc.sierraclub.org
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday: The Alzheimer’s Association annual benefit to raise awareness and fund programs and services for Colorado families. This year’s walk includes a “Promise Garden” of flowers with each color representing a different promise, blue is to honor someone with the disease, purple to remember someone who has died, yellow for those to provide care and orange to fight for the cause. Individuals and teams may sign up. The walk begins and ends at City Park. 800-272-3900, e-mail walktoend@alzco.org, alz.org/co
West Colfax Martial Arts Center
Saturday: “Children’s Self-Defense Class” for ages 5-17, noon-2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 9626 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 720-217-8643, Denvershorinryu.com
Drake Dragon 5K Dash and BBQ
Sunday: The annual fundraiser for Drake Middle School is followed by the annual September Sizzler that includes barbecue, games, vendors and more. Start time is 8 a.m. The 5K uses timing chips and is USA Track and Field certified. Times may be used to quality for other races including the Boulder Bolder. 12550 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, 303-982-1517, drakedragondash.com
Log Hill Lungbuster Challenge
Sunday: The inaugural benefit for the Ouray County Historical Society is a mountain and road cycling competition where participants start at intervals and race against the clock. Best time awards will be given in both road bike and mountain bike categories along with sub-categories for gender and age groups. $40 registration fee. Ouray, 970-325-4576, loghilllungbusterchallenge.com
Run the Ranches Race Series
Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 14: Participants may choose from a 2-3 mile or 7-10 mile course as part of the Grand County Trail Running Series. Sunday’s location is Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Sept. 30 is Granby Ranch and Oct. 14 is Lazy U Ranch. Fees vary. Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, RunReg.com
Tieg’s 5K Walk and Fun Run
Sunday: A walk to honor the life of Tieg Baker and all victims of suicide and those they left behind. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk begins. $30, free age 12 and under. Proceeds support suicide awareness and prevention. Prizes awarded to top fundraisers. Food, music and a raffle follows. Boulder Reservoir, tiegswalk.com
Silver Sneakers
Sept. 18: A senior fitness class designed to increase strength, balance, coordination and more, 2 p.m. Bear Valley Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave., 720-865-0975
FORToberfest
Sept. 21-22: A “bicycle culture” celebration with bicycles, beer and music, 5-10:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Participants are encouraged to ride their bikes and wear a costume. Free admission. Downtown Fort Collins, 970-484-6500, DowntownFortCollins.com
Dirty Girl Mud Run
Sept. 22: Women of all fitness levels are invited to run, walk, climb and crawl through various obstacles in a 5K that ends in a huge mud pit. Teams are encouraged. An Expo Village follows with food, live music and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. May Farms, 64001 Colorado 36, Byers, godirtygirl.com
Hike and Bike
Sept. 22: Mesa Verde National Park’s event for hikers and bicyclists on Wetherill Mesa Road. Participants are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase food from a kiosk. The road opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. Mesa Verde, 970-529-4465, nps.gov
Jailbreak 4-Mile Family Fun/Walk
Sept. 22: The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office invites all ages to the inaugural community benefit for the Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that provides support and services to victims of child abuse. Demonstrations and exhibits by the Sheriff’s Office Posse, SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Bomb Squad, Crime Scene Investigators and Wild Land Fire/Rescue are included. The race begins and ends at the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. $35, $25 in advance. Children in strollers and wagons are free. 2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, jailbreak4mile.com
Men’s Health screenings
Sept. 22: The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center is offering free men’s health screenings for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, cholesterol, blood sugar, sleep apnea, fitness evaluations and others, 9-11:30 a.m. Screenings by appointment only. 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-689-4595
Temple Grandin School Scholarship Shuffle
Sept. 22: The inaugural family-friendly 5K run/walk is a non-competitive benefit for the Temple Grandin School (TGS) that is beginning its second year. The school specializes in students with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar learning profiles. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers and raffle prizes for participants are included. Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, tgsshuffle.us, templegrandinschool.org
Hop, Skip & a Jump Start
Sept. 23: The Children’s Museum of Denver’s sixth annual family fitness festival includes a stroller-friendly 5K and three Mini Meets for infants, toddlers and kids followed by an expo. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and Mini Meets start at 1o:15. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of Denver. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, mychildsmuseum.org
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk Sept. 23: The 13th annual benefit to raise awareness and funds for the Mile High Down Syndrome Association, which supports children with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. Registration is at 7 a.m. followed by the walk at 9 a.m. and a talent show and activities at 10 a.m. Mr. Harlan’s Amazing BlueGrass Tonic Band performs 11 a.m.-noon. Hannah Porter, 2012 Miss Colorado, will also be in attendance along with local sports celebrities and mascots. City Park, 303-797-1699, StepUpDenver.org
Yoga on the Steps: Denver
Sept. 23: A benefit for Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) includes an outdoor yoga class for all ages and levels with live music followed by a light breakfast and Healthy Living Expo. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Festivities continue until 12:30 p.m. Cheesman Park, lbbc.org, yogaonthesteps.org
Runner’s Roost Cross Country Classic
Sept. 25: The 20th annual 5K includes horse trails, a gully, water jumps and more, 5:30 p.m. Details on the website. Addenbrooke Park, 600 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood, active.com
A Walk to Remember
Sept. 29: A memorial walk to support those grieving infant loss includes a 1.4 mile walk around Johnson Reservoir followed by readings, speakers and music. The nonprofit helps parents and those touched by infant loss. Start time is 8 a.m. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, walktoremember.org
Linden Tree Yoga/Summer Seva Yoga in the Park
Saturdays through Sept. 29: “Free Yoga in the Park” 8:15-9:15 a.m. Saturdays for ages 18 and over. Also offering “Summer Seva Yoga” at the same time at the north end of the park. Majestic View Community Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 720-394-9425, oldetownshantihome.com
EPRD’s Yoga High Festival
Sept. 30: Evergreen Park and Recreation District presents its inaugural festival offering yoga classes for all levels, food, music, fitness vendors and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $50, $10 discount if registered by Sept. 23. Those who bring a friend get half-off the second admission. Stand-up Paddleboard lessons by appointment for additional fee. Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1226, evergreenrecreation.com
Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk
Sept. 30: Third annual family-friendly benefit for research, education and awareness programs for the National Lung Cancer Partnership. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. rally, 9 a.m. run/walk begins, 10:15 a.m. closing remarks and team recognition. Entry fees vary. Washington Park, 701 S. Franklin St., FreetoBreathe.org/denver
Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Sept. 30-Oct. 7: The 17th annual conference includes more than 100 classes for all yoga styles and levels. Details on the website. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, yjevents.com
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through Sept. 30: Offered 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: 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), samadhiyoga.net
Brain Fitness
A group for those with cognitive problems following cancer treatments meets the last Tuesday of each month. Call or e-mail. Oncology Rehab, 5300 Denver Tech Center Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, 720-306-8261, e-mail concarson@aol .com
Feisty 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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