RACE ROSTER
Quicker Quaker 5K Walk/Run
Jan. 11: Included in the 18th annual Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival. Start time is 9:30 a.m. at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road. Additional events include an Oatmeal Breakfast at Pioneer Elementary School, a Health Fair at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Times and locations vary. Visit the website for more details. Lafayette, 303-666-9555, lafayettecolorado.com
Stagecoach Classic Point-to-Point Cross Country Race & Tour
Jan. 25: The opportunity to ski on an “off the map” course this is only groomed and made available for this race and tour. The cross-county ski race is classic-technique only. A 15KM ski or snowshoe tour is also available along with a 1KM kids race. Start times include the Rachel’s Stomp 1KM kids race (age 12 and under) at 8:30 a.m., 30KM race mass at 9 a.m., 15KM race mass start 10:30 a.m., 15KM ski tour start at 10:35 a.m., snowshoe tour start at 10:45 a.m. The course starts at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, continues along the Idlewild Trail System through Tabernash, Fraser and finishes at Winter Park. Fees vary and include a post-race barbecue. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Trout Unlimited Campaign to protect and preserve the Fraser River. Devil’s Thumb Ranch, 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, register at active.com/tabernash-co/stagecoach-classic-2014
Evergreen Ice Bike Race
Jan. 25: The third annual competition features a multiple-loop course covering ice and land with obstacles on and around Evergreen Lake. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. Amateurs will ride for 30 minutes and advanced competitors for 45 minutes. $30, $25 in advance, pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 24. Prizes will be awarded and a post-race party is included with registration. Visit the website for more details including safety requirements. Evergreen, 720-880-1226, e-mail khinkson@eprd.co,
bENEFITS
Polar Bear 5K
Jan. 19: “Freeze Play” is the theme for the run/walk offering a Kids Fun Run at 9:50 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m. An awards ceremony follows at 10:50 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Girls on the Run of the Rockies. Washington Park, 1000 S Downing St.,
Polar Prowl 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Jan. 11: All-Out Multisport’s inaugural USATF-sanctioned run/walk is a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Fees vary. Stenger Soccer Complex, 11204 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
Devil’s Backbone Open Space
Jan. 15: “Moon Over My Open Space” is the theme of this approximate two-hour moonlit walk led by a volunteer naturalist, 5:30 p.m. Hike rating is easy. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. The walk is free, reservations are required. Located just west of Loveland off Highway 34, 970-619-4489, larimer.org/NRregistration
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Through Feb. 28: Build healthy habits with a new free “Passport to Health” fitness and wellness rewards program. A Fit Pass booklet featuring 30 activities and ideas is available. Activities are assigned points. All points must be earned by Feb. 28 and completed booklets turned in by March 7. Those who earn at least 35 points of a possible 70, will receive a $10 South Suburban recreation gift card, and will be entered into a drawing to win several prizes. Participants may register at any South Suburban Parks and Recreation location. You do not need to be a resident to participate. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
South Suburban and University Hospital
Jan. 14-17: University Hospital and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is offering comprehensive blood screenings for $40 that include cholesterol and 30 other blood components, 7-9:30 a.m. A 12-hour fast is required and you must be 18 and above unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additional screenings also available. No appointment necessary. Dates and locations include Jan. 14 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle in Lone Tree; Jan. 15 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial; Jan. 16 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton; Jan. 17 at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St. in Centennial. 303-730-4610, sspr.org
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 Jan. 29: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. There is no class Jan. 20. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Room 200, 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness
Offering free climbing wall classes for ages 14 and over. The one-hour classes, offered at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, include proper technique and safety equipment. Reservations required, call at least one hour before the class each day. 1800 Heath Parkway, Fort Collins, 970-221-5000, miramontlifestyle.com
2014 TriBella/MHM Women’s Triathlon Team
Accepting new team members. Group workouts, clinics and training plans for races included. A swim clinic is scheduled in January. All abilities welcome. E-mail kathy@milehighmultisport.com, tribellas.com, milehighmultisport.com
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
