Each week, we showcase five upcoming fitness-related events around the state.
Colorado VisionWalk
Oct. 11: The Foundation Fighting Blindness presents the ninth annual benefit for those with blinding retinal degenerative diseases. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk begins. Live music, children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments included. Dogs and strollers welcome. City Park Bandshell and Pavilion, East 23rd Ave. and Colorado Boulevard,
Janus Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver
Oct. 17-19: The fifth annual running festival offers a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K and relay with a finish- line festival offering live music in Civic Center Park Oct. 19, along with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Colorado Convention Center Oct. 17-18. Details on the website. runrocknroll.com/denver
Run the Rocks 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 12: The eighth annual benefit for the American Lung Association in Colorado. 8 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. start time. $40, $45 on race day, $15 for ages 12 and under. Registration and the start line is in the Upper North Lot of Red Rocks and the run/walk finishes in the amphitheater. “Fun on the Plaza” follows with music, food and more. 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, runtherocks.org
Scream Scram 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 17: Costumes are encouraged for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s annual Halloween run/walk. Start time is 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Pets (in costume) are welcome. An expo with treats and refreshments follows. Washington Park, 1100 S. Franklin St., 303-446-6820, e-mail events@bgcmd.org,
Zumba for a Cause
Through Oct. 29: One-hour classes offered at 6 p.m. every Wednesday to benefit services and programs at DCCV (Denver Center for Crime Victims). $5 per class. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio, 119 Park Avenue West, 303-860-0660
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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