BENEFITS
Challenge Aspen Chris Bove Memorial Uphill
Feb. 22: All ages and abilities are invited to the uphill challenge using snowshoes, telemark skis or stabilizers or whatever it takes to ascend the 1,368-vertical-foot climb up Snowmass Mountain. Start time is 7:30 a.m. A post-race celebration includes a pancake breakfast and prizes. Registration is $40 through Feb. 20, $45 on race day. Proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen’s local scholarship programs for those with disabilities and the Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program of Denver (CHIP). 970-923-0578, e-mail jay@challengeaspen.org,
The Polar Plunge Series
Feb. 22 and March 8: The fifth annual benefit for Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) continues with Denver’s City Park Splash & Dash (includes a 5K) Feb. 22 and a plunge March 8 in the Aurora Reservoir. Visit the website for details. specialolympicsco.org
That Dam Run
March 2: “The Best Dam Run” is the theme for this race offering a 13.1 mile half marathon, 5K run/walk and Kids Fun Run. Start times are 9:50 a.m. for the Kids Run, 10 a.m. for the half marathon, 10:05 a.m. for the 5K. Awards for the 5K are presented at 10:50 a.m. and the half-marathon at 12:30 p.m. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Girls on the Run of the Rockies. The starting line is at the west end of the Dam Road near Campus Middle School (4785 Dayton St. in Greenwood Village). Cherry Creek Dam Road, Greenwood Village,
SPECIAL EVENTS
City of Lafayette Recreation Department
Through Feb. 28: Hosting several “Red Dress” activities in February to raise awareness of heart disease as part of “The Heart Truth” campaign. Feb. 20: “Yoga for the Heart” free workshop, 6-7 p.m., call 303-689-4595 for reservations; Feb. 23-28: Cardio Fitness Challenge, visit cityoflafayette.com/fitness for details. All events are at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469, cityoflafayette.com/reddress
Colorado Convention Center
Feb. 22: American Diabetes Association EXPO Denver offers health screenings, vendors, exhibits, cooking demonstrations and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 700 14th St., 720-855-1102 ext. 7017,
Englewood Recreation Center
Feb. 24-28: Offering a week of free water fitness classes. The schedule includes “H20 to Go” 6-7 p.m. Feb. 24, 26 and 28, “Latin Splash” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, “Aqua Power” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 27; “Hydro Tone” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 26. March 3-8: Also offering a week of free fitness classes, visit bit.ly/1dnxZpm for the schedule. 1155 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood, englewoodrec.org
Greenwood Athletic Club
Feb. 24: “Greenwood Triathlon Jump Start Meeting,” 6 p.m. Hosting a free meeting for those interested in training in the pool, biking and running and joining the team. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, 303-770-2582 ext. 325, e-mail crystalg@greenwoodatc.com
Lone Tree Recreation Center
March 1: Third annual Free Kid’s Expo features interactive booths, activities, resources for parents, giveaways and door prizes, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The South Suburban Kid’s Living Well Fitness Van will be open with giant stacking cups, jump ropes, hula hoops and more. 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, sspr.org
Ski to Defeat ALS
Feb. 23: The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter presents the inaugural fundraiser for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with an all-day ski and snowboard benefit. Individuals and teams welcome. $50 fee includes a ski pass, snacks, lunch and refreshments. Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, 303-832-2322, e-mail allison@alsaco.org, alsaco.org
ONGOING
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 Feb. 26: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Room 200, 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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