RACE ROSTER
The Resolve 5K/10K
Jan. 3: “Resolve to be awesome in 2015” is the theme for the annual race offering a 5K, 10K and Kid’s Sprint followed by a post-race celebration with refreshments, music, children’s activities and awards. Start time is 9 a.m. The flat course is at City Park, run it once for the 5K and twice for the 10K. $40-$45 single entry, $140-$160 for teams. The start and finish line is at the Pavilion in City Park,
BENEFITS
Polar Prowl 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Jan. 10: All-Out Multisport presents the second annual race/run/walk at Bear Creek Lake Park to benefit Make-A-Wish Colorado. Online registration closes at midnight Jan. 7. $45 and up. 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com
Resolute Runner 5K
Jan. 1: The run starts at Memorial Park in Arvada and follows Ralston Creek Trail along local streets. Teams welcome. Start time is 10 a.m. $35. Proceeds benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank. 8001 W. 59th Ave., Arvada,
Resolution 5K
Dec. 31: The 30th annual 5K invites participants to “run, walk, jog, stroll or skip.” Start time is 5 p.m. Those with the best New Year’s Eve costume may win gift cards. Fees start at $25. Proceeds benefit the Volunteers of America Brandon Center. Register in advance or 3:30-4:45 p.m. on race day at South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. A post-race party with music, refreshments and prizes is included. Washington Park, resolution5k.com, active.com, voacolorado.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Guided hikes
Jan. 1: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring guided hikes in 27 of Colorado’s 42 state parks as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes Initiative. The program was created to “offer everyone an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors at a state park close to home.” Approximately 28,000 people hiked 68,811 miles on last year’s First Day Hike according to the National Association of State Park Directors. More information on the websites. cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/First-Day-Hikes.aspx, ncparks.gov/naspd/firstday.php
Life Time Commitment Day Festival and 5K
Jan. 1-4: Life Time Fitness locations in Centennial, Parker/Aurora and Westminster are participating in the annual nationwide effort of “helping people embrace healthier, happier, more active lives” with four days of complimentary activities Jan. 1-4 and the third annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 1. Registration and details on the websites. commitmentday.com/festival, commitmentday.com/colorado
Free health seminars
Jan. 2: Lutheran Medical Center is offering a series of free educational seminars on various health and medical topics. Upcoming classes include “Tips for Arthritis Pain: Alternatives to Knee Replacement” with Dr. Brian Shannon, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 2; “Tips for Shoulder Pain: Rotator Cuff Therapies” with Dr. Brian Shannon, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and “The Aging Spine” with Dr. Andy Castro, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 12. Call or visit the website to register. Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-425-8375, lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes
Passport to Health
Jan. 1-Feb. 28: South Suburban Parks and Recreation presents its annual fitness and wellness rewards program. Sign up at any South Suburban recreation center starting Dec. 31. You do not need to be a resident to participate. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Slim Down Program
Jan. 3-Feb. 28: South Suburban Parks and Recreation presents an eight-week program for individuals and pairs offering pre- and post-fitness assessments, eight personal training sessions, a nutrition seminar, workout events and weekly nutrition and fitness tips. Prizes will be awarded to the top individual and pair with the highest percentage of weight loss. $335 resident, $435 non-resident (per person); $455 resident, $550 non-resident (per pair). 303-347-5999, e-mail kelseyw@sspr.org, ssprd.org
South Suburban’s “Jam Into the New Year”
Jan. 1: Offering 90-minute New Year’s Fitness Jams 9 to 10:30 a.m. at three South Suburban recreation centers including the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle in Lone Tree, Buck Recreation Center, 200 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton and Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial. Choose one, two or all three 30-minute options; classes vary by location. Included with admission. sspr.org
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 Jan. 31: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays (no class Jan. 19) 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
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 800, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com
