RACE ROSTER
Abominable Winter Adventure Run
Jan. 31: The four-mile course includes running, climbing, crawling and sledding through a variety of obstacles. 9-10:15 a.m. packet pickup, 10:30 a.m. run begins. Yeti costumes and furry hats welcome. $45 per person, $60 after Jan. 21; $40 per team (two or more people), $55 after Jan. 21. Visit the website for a list of recommended items to bring, including a sled. A post-race fest includes hot chocolate, food, fat-biking, demonstrations and more. Additional weekend activities are also offered along with lodging packages, details on the website. Camp Como, 11117 Pine St., Como, abominablerun.com
Rio Frio 5K on Ice
Jan. 31: Offered as part of the Alamosa Ice Festival (Jan. 30-31 with professional ice sculptors, children’s activities, a bonfire and more), the 5K is entirely run on the frozen Rio Grande River (with course alterations if necessary). Teams welcome. Start waves begin at 9 a.m. The start/finish is on a wide spot in the river adjacent to Alamosa’s Cole Park. Awards will be presented. $25-$3o for adults, discounts for students, children and teams. Alamosa, alamosa.org
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
Super Bowl 5K
Feb. 1: “Where the Gridiron Meets the Road IV” run/walk includes 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., rundenverseries.com
Super Sunday 5K
Feb. 1: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to the 5K run/walk along Mary Carter Greenway. 9 a.m. check-in (at the Platte River Bar and Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive), 10 a.m. race time. Prizes will be awarded. Dogs on leashes and strollers welcome. $30, $20 ages 14 and under. Proceeds benefit South Suburban’s Community Recreation Scholarship Program.
5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton,
special events
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and March 14: Presents the “10th Mountain Movie Trilogy” with films celebrating the Summit County-based 10th Mountain Division. Titles include “The Last Ridge” Jan. 24, “Climb to Glory: Legacy of the 10th Mountain Ski Troopers” Feb. 21 and “Fire on the Mountain” March 14. Screenings begin at 6 p.m. and are followed by a Q&A with Dick Over, 10th Mt. Warrant Officer. Tickets are $15. Dillon Community Church, 371 La Bonte St., Dillon, 970-262-3449,
Health seminars
Feb. 12: Lutheran Medical Center continues its series of free educational seminars on various health and medical topics. Upcoming classes include “The Aging Spine” with Dr. Andy Castro, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 12 and “Treatment of Vein Disease and Varicose Veins” with Dr. Martin Fejka, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 18. Call or visit the website to register. There is also ongoing health and wellness services and classes offered in partnership with Bridges Health and Wellness, call 303-425-2262 or visit wellnessatbridges.com for details. Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-425-8375, lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes
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
