BENEFITS
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
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
United in Purple 5K
Nov. 9: National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation’s inaugural 5K Walk/Run. 9 a.m. start time. Fees vary. Proceeds are used for patient advocacy, education and resources for those battling pancreatic cancer and their families. NAAC Stadium, 19500 W, 64th Parkway, Arvada,
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
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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