BENEFITS
Beat the Heat 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
April 19: All-Out Multisport invites athletes of all levels to the second annual benefit for Hope House of Colorado that provides resources for teen moms. Online registration ends at midnight April 16. Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com,
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.
Hippity-Hop Easter Trot & Kid’s Cottontail Fun Run
April 19: Includes a 5K run/walk, 10K and Kid’s Fun Run to benefit the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST). 7:30 a.m. registration and packet pick-up, 8 a.m. Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt, 8:40 a.m. Kid’s Fun Run, 9 a.m. 5K and 10K start, 9:45 a.m. 5K awards, 10:15 a.m. 10K awards. Sack races with burlap bags also offered. Pets and strollers welcome. Fees vary, family rates available. Denver’s Central Park Stapleton along, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., runningguru.com/event/easter2014
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hams and Hamstrings 5K
April 20: “Colorado’s Easter Day 5K” offers a new course this year. Start time is 8 a.m. Strollers welcome. Post-race festivities include music, awards (hams will be presented to top finishers and best costumes) and refreshments. Fees vary.
Once Upon a Race
April 19: Fairy tale costumes are required for this “modern race” inviting teams of 2-6 members to follow a course through downtown Denver. Based on the television show “Once Upon a Time” and Disney fairy tales, participants will solve clues guiding them to check points with various challenges. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at XBar, 629 E. Colfax Ave., followed by the race at 11 a.m. A post-race ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. at XBar with prizes awarded to the top three finishers and best costumes. Must be 21 and over to participate.
Chris Powell
April 26: The celebrity trainer, author and host of the television series “Extreme Weight Loss” will present a talk at 4 p.m. Reservations are required for the free program. The Tattered Cover Book Store will be selling Powell’s books and Powell will sign copies from 3 to 3:45. A VIP reception with appetizers and cocktails with Powell begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30. Reservations required. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., 303-542-7279, arapahoelibraries.org
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), 5:45-7 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,
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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