BENEFITS
550 Marathon Relay
June 21-25: “5 Days — 50 States — 550 Runners” is the theme of the annual relay inviting individuals and teams to participate in all 50 states simultaneously. Proceeds benefit cancer survivors and their families through the LiveStrong Foundation and Camp Keseum. Visit the website for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sie FilmCenter
March 26: BikeDenver presents a screening of the award-winning cycling documentary “Rising From Ashes,” 7 p.m. The film follows the development of a national cycling team in Rwanda. Tickets are $15, $10 in advance. Proceeds benefit BikeDenver, a local bicycle nonprofit and advocacy organization. 2510 E. Colfax Ave.,
Tattered Cover, Highlands Ranch
March 28: Pam Braun will discuss and sign her recent book, “The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook,” at 7:30 p.m. Braun was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and her book features recipes, tips and recommendations. 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, 303-470-7050,
The Westin Riverfront
Through March 26: Hosting a week of free classes, lectures and activities in celebration of “International Happiness & Well-Being Day” (was March 20). Chair massages, yoga, demonstrations, Pilates and meditation classes are among the offerings. Call or visit the website for the schedule. 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 1-866-949-1616,
XYIENCE
Deadline April 15: The sports nutrition brand and maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, is looking for athletes and those focused on health and fitness in the Denver/Boulder area to be part of its inaugural Power to Win Team. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Visit the website for more information. Winners will be announced May 5.
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,
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through April 30: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays (no class April 21), 5:45-6:45 p.m. (until 7 p.m. starting April 15) 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,
Rocky Mountain National Park
Visit the website for trail descriptions, pictures, maps and more on more than 70 hiking trails in the 265,000-acre park. Search by location, trail features, difficulty level or alphabetically by trail name. rockymountainhikingtrails.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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