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 Suburban’s deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
BENEFITS
Blacklight Run 5K
Oct. 25: A 3-mile course where participants get “glowed” with UV Neon Glow Powder (all natural and non-toxic) in various zones. 3:45 p.m. check-in begins, 6:45 p.m. 5K begins. Participants are encouraged to wear white shirts for the best results. An after party follows. $60, proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital. Bandimere Speedway, 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison, blacklightrun.com
Dead Celebrity 5K
Oct. 24: Fort Collins’ second annual 5K encouraging participants to dress up like a dead celebrity, current celebrity or just in costume. 5:15 p.m. packet pick-up at Rio Grande’s Agave Room (143 W. Mountain Ave.), 5:30 p.m. enter costume contest, 6:15 p.m. special performance at the start line, 6:30 p.m. race begins, 7:45 p.m. winners announced in the Agave Room as part of the after party. Fees vary. Chip timing included. Proceeds benefit Fort Collins Read Aloud. Old Town Fort Collins at Mountain Avenue and Howes Street, deadcelebrun.com
The Denver Gorilla Run
Nov. 2: Gorilla Run organizers have partnered with The Denver Zoo for the 11th annual 5K benefit for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF). Participants may run, walk, bike, skateboard, rollerblade or unicycle — anything without a motor. New this year are family-friendly activities including a Little Gorilla Obstacle Challenge. Participants may compete in the “most creative gorilla” costume contest. Everyone gets a full gorilla suit to keep (included with fee). 9-10:30 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. Most Creative Gorilla Contest and Little Gorilla Obstacle Challenge (age groups 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12), 11 a.m. first wave of 5K starts. Fees vary (based on age and whether you already have a gorilla suit) and include entry into The Denver Zoo the rest of the day; teams welcome. The Silverback Block Party for participants (free) and spectators ($10 each) follows with food, beer and live music. The start and finish is in City Park, denvergorillarun.com
Denver Veterans Day Run
Nov. 8: Colorado Veterans Project presents the “Run. Rejoice. Remember.” 5K and 10K, 7 a.m. $35. The course begins on the Auraria Campus, continues on the Cherry Creek Bike Path and 14th Street to Civic Center Park. Remembrance ceremony follows at 9:45 a.m., Veterans Day Parade begins at 10 a.m., Veterans Day Festival is noon-6 p.m. in Civic Center Park. 900 Auraria Parkway,
The Great Candy Run
Nov. 9: The Colorado Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado School of Medicine presents the 11th annual 5K along with a Gumdrop Kids Fun Run. A candy costume contest with prizes, family fun festival and expo, live music, games and more is included, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fees vary. Washington Park, 1700 Louisiana Ave., thegreatcandyrun.com
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
Puppy Up!
Nov. 1: The fifth annual benefit for 2 Million Dogs, a national nonprofit for comparative oncology research. Participants are invited to walk in honor or memory of a pet or person they know has been touched by cancer; November is National Canine Cancer Month. 8 a.m. registration and opening ceremony, 10 a.m. 2-mile walk begins. A festival follows with entertainment, food and pet vendors until 2:45 p.m. $30 online registration before Oct. 30, free for kids age 14 and under with an adult, $35 on Nov. 1. Stapleton Central Park, 8801 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 2milliondogs.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
Desiree Rumbaugh Yoga Workshop
Nov. 7-9: “Bring Yoga Back to Life” workshop with Desiree Rumbaugh includes 10 hours of classes. $200 for entire workshop, $45 per class. Reservations required. Lodging packages available. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, Avon, 970-790-2051, athleticclubwestin.com
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
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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