RACE ROSTER
Yeti Chase 5K & 10K
Jan. 25: Racing Underground presents the fifth annual race offering a 5K with a mostly-flat course at 10 a.m. or a 10K with a few rolling hills at 10:08 a.m. Post-race festivities include refreshments with hot chocolate, prize drawings and awards. $35-$40; no race-day registration. Races begin and end in the Bear Creek Marina parking lot. Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood, 303-642-7917, e-mail darrin@racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com/yetichase/index.html
BENEFITS
Arctic Prairie Dog Half Marathon & 10K
Jan. 18: Peedy the Prairie Dog is the mascot for this series of races starting in Louisville. 7-8 a.m. race-day registration and packet pickup, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Indoor Expo, 8 a.m. half-marathon start, 8:30 a.m. 10K start. An awards ceremony follows and an After Party is at Gravity Brewing Company (1150 Pine St., Unit B). The Prairie Dog Half Series continues April 12 in Arvada, July 25 in Castle Rock and Sept. 19 in Westminster. $45 for 10K before race day, $80 for half; package deal for all four races is available. Streets Fitness, 480 W. Dahlia St., Louisville,
Frosty’s Frozen 5 Mile & 10 Mile
Jan. 17: Participants may choose the 5-mile or 10-mile (or both) “flat and fast” course along the paved Platte River Trail. 7:30 a.m. race-day registration and packet pick-up, 8:45 a.m. free Kid’s Run, 9 a.m. 5M start, 10:15 a.m. 10M start. All runners are chip-timed. A post-race celebration follows with more than 20 vendors, music, refreshments and awards. Fees start at $35. Proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation. The race begins and ends at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton,
Polar Bear 5K
Jan. 18: “Thrill of the Chill” is the theme for the annual run/walk also offering a Kids Fun Run. 9 a.m. registration and packet pickup, 9:50 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 10 a.m. 5K, 10:50 a.m. awards ceremony. $20-$35. Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Girls on the Run of the Rockies. The race is part of the RunDenver Series. Washington Park, 1000 S Downing St.,
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
SPECIAL EVENTS
Free health seminars
Feb. 10: Lutheran Medical Center continues its series of free educational seminars on various health and medical topics. Upcoming classes include “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
Through Feb. 28: South Suburban Parks and Recreation presents its annual fitness and wellness rewards program. Sign up at any South Suburban recreation center. You do not need to be a resident to participate. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Quicker Quaker 5K Walk/Run 2015
Jan. 10: Included in the festivities of the 19th annual Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival. Start time is 9:30 a.m. at the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road. Timing chip technology is new this year. Prizes awarded. $15-$20. Additional events include an Oatmeal Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to noon at Pioneer Elementary School (101 E. Baseline Road), a Health Fair 8 a.m. to noon at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center and a Bonfils Community Blood Drive. Lafayette, 303-666-9555, lafayettecolorado.com
Slim Down Program
Through 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
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
