RACE ROSTER
Kids Running America
Registration continues through Sept. 16: Registration is open for the KRA Fall Marathon Running Program, an incremental running program designed for kids to run 26.2 miles over a 10- to 12-week time frame, finishing their final mile at Washington Park on Oct. 27. The registration fee is $30 and includes the program, a mileage-tracking system, virtual running map, training incentives, entry into the Final Mile Event, race-day goodie bag, finisher’s medal, T-shirt and certificate of completion. Individuals and teams may register. 303-917-1002, kidsrunningamerica.org
BENEFITS
Blue Shoe Run for Prostate Cancer
Sept. 15: The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) Foundation presents the fourth annual 5K run/walk. A 1.5-mile family walk and kids fun run is also included. Proceeds will be used to improve local prostate cancer screenings, education and research programs. Mike Landess from KMGH-Channel 7 serves as host at a post-race party also offering refreshments, a silent auction, survivor recognition, live music, booths, children’s activities and more. 7:45 a.m. kids fun run, 8 a.m. 5K run/walk, 8:15 a.m. 1.5-mile family walk. Fees vary. The Urology Center of Colorado, 2777 Mile High Stadium Circle, TheBlueShoeRun.com
Chip in for Havern
Sept. 13: The 29th annual benefit golf tournament for the tuition assistance fund at Havern School, an elementary and middle school for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. 6 a.m. registration and breakfast, 7:30 a.m. start, 12:15 p.m. lunch, award presentation, and live and silent auctions. Murphy Huston with KOSI 101.1 FM radio is the honorary chair. Fees vary. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton, 303-986-4587 ext. 104, www.havernschool.org
Colorado Pulmonary Hypertension 5K
Sept. 15: The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), The University of Colorado Denver and Children’s Hospital Colorado presents the fourth annual 5K to benefit research and awareness. A 1-Mile PHun Route is also included. Festivities begin at 8 with check-in. A post-event expo with a silent auction, children’s activities, education and more is also featured. Fees vary. City Park,
The Colorado Symphony 5K Run/Walk
Sept. 21: A kickoff for the CSO’s upcoming season, 9 a.m. Teams, costumes and pets are welcome. Live music is offered along the course. Post-race festivities include an awards ceremony, vendors, entertainment and giveaways. Each race registration includes a free ticket to any season concert at Boettcher Concert Hall (excluding Spotlight Performances). Sloan’s Lake, West 17th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, runningguru.com
Dirty Girl Mud Run
Sept. 14: The untimed obstacle course for women (age 14 and older) of all fitness levels to run, walk, climb and crawl through various challenges in a 5K that ends in a huge mud pit. 8 a.m. start. Waves start every 15 minutes. Last wave at 4 p.m. Teams with “crazy uniforms” are encouraged. An Expo Village follows with food, live music and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits Bright Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancers. Fees vary, cancer survivors may participate for free. The Recess Factory Grounds, 3220 Weld County Road 8, Erie, godirtygirl.com
Dumb Friends League Wag ‘n Trail
Sept. 21: The ninth annual 1.6 mile people and pet hike is a benefit for the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock. Participants are encouraged to sign up and collect pledges. You may hike the trail at your own pace between 8 a.m. and noon. Demonstrations, refreshments and pet-related vendors are included. Glendale Farm Open Space located north of Castle Rock, 303-751-5772 ext. 1378, ddfl.org/wnt
A Hike to Heal
Sept. 21: The Center for the Church and Global AIDS presents this three-mile hike to benefit the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) and It Takes a Village. 9 a.m. start. $30. Sponsorships available. Alderfer-Three Sisters Open Space, 30299 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, churchandglobalaids.org
Hop, Skip & a Jump Start
Sept. 22: The Children’s Museum of Denver’s seventh annual family fitness festival includes a stroller-friendly 5K, three Mini Meets including the Infant Crawl, Toddler Trot and Kid Course, and a post-race expo. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and Mini Meets and activities start at 1o:15 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of Denver. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, 303-561-0104, mychildsmuseum.org
The Log Hill Longbuster Challenge
Sept. 15: The second annual benefit for the Ouray County Historical Society is for road and mountain bicyclists. A 15-mile time trial will begin at noon for elite cyclists. All other riders may start when ready at 1-2 minute intervals. The course begins at the Old Schoolhouse Emporium in Ridgway and ends at the Divide Ranch and Club on Log Hill. $40. An awards ceremony and party follows. Ouray, 970-325-4576, loghilllungbusterchallenge.com
Old Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Sept. 11: “Laughter Yoga” session, 7-9 p.m., on the National Day of Remembrance. Donations accepted for a local charity. Refreshments included. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Building A, 720-898-9552, oldetownacu.com
Second Wind Walk/Run
Sept. 22: The 12th annual benefit for the Second Wind Fund, a nonprofit that provides professional therapy to children and youth at risk of suicide. A 5K, one-mile and three-mile walk are offered along with refreshments, entertainment, live music, speakers, a children’s area, silent auction and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, 303-763-1775, secondwindwalkrun.org
St. Jude Denver Golf Tournament
Sept. 17: The inaugural tournament is a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 1 p.m. tee-off. A live and silent auction, cocktail reception and dinner follows. Fees vary. Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, 4900 Himalaya Road, 303-377-9987, e-mail stacey.jones@stjude.org, st.jude.org/denvergolfclassic
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sept. 21: The Alzheimer’s Association presents the annual benefit. Registration is at 7 a.m., a Kids Fun Run at 7:50 a.m., an untimed 5K at 8 a.m. and a walk at 9 a.m. Each participant will select a Promise Garden flower — blue to honor those with the disease, purple to remember those who have died, yellow for those who provide care and orange for those who are a force for change. Entertainment including croquet, live music, refreshments and a recognition tent is included. Proceeds benefit research, support groups, education and the 24-hour helpline. City Park, 800-272-3900, coloradoalzwalk.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Sept. 21: “Beaver Moon Night” for all ages with Bucky, 6-8 p.m. $4, $3 members. Reservations required. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com
NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
Sept. 21: Kids ages 6-15 are invited to an NFL contest with the opportunity to advance to regional and national levels. 9 a.m. registration, 9:30-11 a.m. competitions. All participants must complete a registration form with a parent or guardian signature and provide a copy of their birth certificate. David A. Lorenz Regional Park, 8420 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-347-5999
Roxborough State Park Moonlight Hikes
Sept. 18: Family-friendly hikes are led by a volunteer naturalist. Start time is 6 p.m. $7.50 each or $24 family rate (two adults and two children ages 6-12). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Next hike: Oct. 17. 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, 303-973-3959
Snowboard Film Festival
Sept. 14: “Snowboard on the Block,” the 2013 North American Snowboard Film Festival, features more than 20 film premieres, 20 bands, contests, a gear sale, exhibits, demos, refreshments and more. The festival begins at noon. $25, $15 in advance. A VIP pre-party is at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Summit Music Hall. The film festival takes over three blocks in downtown Denver at the intersection of 35th and Walnut streets, blockfestival.com
USTA Free Tennis Play Events
Through Sept. 28: As part of September’s National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the USTA and the tennis industry are hosting thousands of USTA Free Tennis Play Events all around the country in celebration of the 10th annual Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play to get kids active and involved in tennis. Visit the website for dates and locations. youthtennis.com
Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Sept. 22-29: The 18th annual conference includes more than 100 classes for all yoga styles and levels. Fees vary, some classes, discussions and lectures are free. Details on the website. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, 800-561-9398, yjevents.com
ONGOING
DCCV’s Yoga Classes
The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) presents a series of gentle yoga workout classes to offer emotional and physical benefits. A 10-week set of one-hour classes is $50 or individual classes are $5 each. All materials are provided. No experience required. Classes are held in central Denver. 303-860-0660, e-mail admin@denvervictims.org, denvervictims.org
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 303-798-7614, feistyfitfemales.org
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through Sept. 30:Classes 5:45-7 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
L-Town Nutrition
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: Body Transformation Challenge, a four-week fitness challenge, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Nutrition and fitness information included. Free. Reservations recommended. 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-730-2038, e-mail ltownnutrition@gmail.com
Weigh and Win
South Suburban’s Buck Recreation Center is offering an ongoing free program that pays individuals (age 18 and over) to achieve a healthy weight through a partnership with the City of Littleton and Kaiser Permanente. Those already at their ideal weight will be awarded with incentives and rewards for maintaining it. Success is measured and tracked through quarterly weigh-ins at a kiosk located inside Buck Recreation Center. Participants also have access to online coaching tools. Weigh and Win kiosks are also located at South Suburban’s Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, weighandwin.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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