RACE ROSTER
Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 25: Costumes are welcome for the annual 5K Run/Walk along the Highline Canal trail. 5:25 p.m. free Kids Fun Run Sprint, 5:30 p.m. costume contest, 5:45 p.m. walk/run begins. Fees vary. Prizes will be awarded in age and gender categories. Friendly dogs on leashes and strollers welcome. South Surburban’s deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
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
BENEFITS
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, 23rd Ave. and Colorado Blvd.,
Kooky-Spooky 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Oct. 26: All-Out Multisport presents the third annual race/run/walk along Blunn Reservoir to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All levels welcome. Kooky or spooky costumes welcome. Awards presented. Online registration closes at midnight Oct. 23. Jefferson County’s NAAC Stadium, 19500 W. 64th Parkway, Arvada, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com
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,
Spooknology for Technology 5K
Oct. 25: Participants may run, walk or sleep in for this annual benefit for the technology program at Silver Hills Middle School. Start time is 9:30 a.m. Costumes welcome. $20 adults, $15 students.Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron St., Westminster,
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
SPECIAL EVENTS
Blood screenings
Oct. 21-24: University Hospital and South Suburban Parks and Recreation offer annual comprehensive blood screenings for $40 that include cholesterol and 30 other blood components. A 12-hour fast is required and you must be 18 and above unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additional screenings also available. Appointments not necessary. Oct. 21, 7-8:45 a.m. at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree; Oct. 22, 7-9:30 a.m. at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Oct. 23, 7-9:30 a.m. at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Oct. 24, 7-9:30 a.m. at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; 303-730-4610
Make Time for Your Health
Through Oct. 31: Bridges Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness classes and services. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-425-2262, wellnessatbridges.com
Whole Foods Market Southglenn
Oct. 9: T’ai Chi presentation on the ancient Chinese exercise, 6-7 p.m. Free, reservations required. 6853 S. York St., Centennial,
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 Oct. 31: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648,
L-Town Nutrition
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: Ongoing classes focus on fitness and nutrition, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Free. Reservations recommended, drop-ins welcome. 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-730-2038, e-mail ltownnutrition@gmail.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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