RACE ROSTER
Bellco Colfax 5K/ Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon
May 17: The 9 a.m. Bellco Colfax 5K is a kick-off for the ninth annual Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon (May 18) and includes two starts, one for runners and one for families, dogs and wheels. Post-race festivities include live music, a photo booth, awards and entertainment. $37, $20 children 12 and under and seniors 65+, $20 for athletes with disabilities. Denver’s City Park, runcolfax.org
High Line Canal Run
May 10:The 33rd annual run in DeKoevend Park includes a 10K at 8 a.m. and 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Children and dogs welcome. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, race shirt, goody bag and prize drawings. Awards will be presented. $35, $30 in advance. 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, runningguru.com/event/highline
BENEFITS
Airlife Memorial Run/Walk
May 10: Littleton’s 17th annual 5K/10K Run/Walk honoring police, fire and EMS. A Kids Run and Volleyball Tournament is also included along with several family-friendly activities. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Events continue until 3 p.m.
Arthritis Foundation Walk
May 18: The 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis is a benefit to raise awareness and funds to prevent, control and cure arthritis that affects 52 million adults and 300,000 children. A 5K, three-mile and one-mile course is included. This year’s National Youth Honoree is 12-year-old Claire Brennan who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 2. Dogs are welcome. Post-walk festivities include a Kids Zone, entertainment, refreshments, prizes and awards.
Camp Magic Mud Run
May 18: A 5K charity run and obstacle course at Champ Chief Ouray in Granby with proceeds benefiting the Camp Chief Ouray Scholarship Fund. Costumes encouraged. Start time is 10 a.m. $35. Camp Chief Ouray, Snow Mountain Ranch, 1101 County Road 53, Granby, active.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.
Furry Scurry
May 3: The 21st annual fundraiser for the Dumb Friends League is a 2-mile dog-friendly walk in Washington Park. Start time is 9 a.m. Demonstrations, contests and pet-friendly vendors offering goods and services are included along with adoptable pets. Registration is $50, $25 for children 12 and younger, includes a T-shirt. Furry Scurry teams receive a discount. 303-751-5772 ext. 1378, furryscurry.org
Hard As Nails Obstacle Mud Race
May 10: Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides presents this 5K that includes 15 different obstacles including a Vertical Challenge that involves climbing 14 flights of stairs at The Westin Westminster, a Wrenching River Crawl in Westminster City Park, a Mud Mixer that requires participants to crawl on their bellies through a 25 foot mud obstacle and more. A Youth 1K Course for ages 4-14 with six “fun-filled” obstacles is also included. Proceeds benefit Growing Home, a local anti-poverty organization. 7 a.m. check-in and registration at The Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd. in Westminster), 9:45 a.m. race begins. Teams welcome.
Mother’s Day 5K
May 11: The fifth annual family-friendly 5K celebrating moms includes a 5K run/walk, a post-race expo with brunch and a kid’s race. Childcare is offered during the race. Participants receive discounted admission to the Denver Zoo. A portion of the proceeds benefits the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness and stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer by promoting Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness.
NAMIWalks 2014
May 17: A benefit for the National Alliance on Mental Health. 8 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. walk begins. There is no registration fee, participants are encouraged to collect donations. A walk is also offered in Grand Junction. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview, Centennial,
Pure Vida
May 9: Presents “PUR-A-Thlon — Mash Up,” the fifth annual fitness benefit for Brent’s Place offering a free place for families to stay while children receive cancer treatments. The cost to host a family at Brent’s Place is $93 per day. Pure Vida is hosting special fitness classes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. A VIP Pass for two classes is $93, single classes are $25 each. A silent auction and wrap-up party are also included. Pure Vida, 2955 E. First Ave., pur-a-thlon.org
Zumbathon
May 3: Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club hosts a “Cinco de Mayo Dance Party to Cure ALS,” 2-3:30 p.m. Minimum $15 donation to participate in advance, $20 at the door.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness
May 1-31: Offering “Health Coaching” with various classes, lectures and more. Some activities are free. Call or visit the website for details.
Broomfield Brawler
May 4: Teams of two and four follow the same format as a wilderness eco challenge. The race stops are secret and each stop provides the clue for the next stop. Running and biking are required along with other challenges including navigation, climbing, scootering/skating and more. Organizers warn that swimming is not listed but racers may get wet. Team check-in is 8-10 a.m. at the Paul Derda Recreation Center. Registration forms are accepted until May 1 by mail or drop-off to Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020, or Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80020. Late registrants may be accepted at the discretion of the race committee. More details and forms available on the website. broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=615
Finish Line Features
May 5: East High School Cross Country Team presents “Running for Jim,” a documentary about Jim Tracy, a high school running coach who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, 7:30 p.m. . $10.50, proceeds benefit ALS research. AMC Cherry Creek 8,
LiveWell Colorado
April 29: Governor John Hickenlooper kicks off the statewide “Get Movin’ Challenge” at 11:15 a.m. at Civic Center Park. The Challenge, starting May 1, encourages Coloradans to commit to being active for 30 minutes each day for 30 consecutive days. Hickenlooper will be joined by representatives from Civic Center Moves, Kaiser Permanente and Lakewood-resident Courtney Oldham who has lost more than 50 pounds by participating in the program last year. New this year is a competition between Colorado cities and towns. Participants receive motivational support and are eligible for prizes. More details on the website.
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 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.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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