BENEFITS
Lucky Laces 5K/10K and Little Leprechaun Fun Run
March 14: The final race in the City Park Winter Running Series invites “lads and lasses, ladies and lords” to the annual run. Start time is 9 a.m. $40 for 5K, $45 for 10K before Feb. 28. The Little Leprechaun 1K is free for ages 10 and under. Starting line is on the south end of the park near the Pavilion. Participants are asked to bring a canned good to donate to families in need. An after-party follows. City Park,
Runnin’ of the Green
March 15: “Denver’s classic Irish jog” includes a 7K run/walk and an untimed Leprechaun Leap 2-mile run/walk in the 27th annual benefit for Volunteers of America’s Veterans programs and Meals on Wheels program. 8 a.m. registration, 10:15 a.m. 7K starts, 10:35 a.m. Leprechaun Leap. “Green fees” are $41 through Feb. 28, $46 March 1-14, $50 on race day. The race begins at 17th and Wazee in LoDo and ends with a post-race party at Fado’s Irish Pub with Irish dancers, live music, food and beer. rotg.org
That Dam Run 13.1 & 5K
March 1: “Conquer the Dam” is the theme for this annual race offering a 13.1 mile half marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run. 8 a.m. registration and packet pickup, 8:50 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 9 a.m. 13.1 start, 9:05 a.m. 5K start. Awards ceremonies follow. $20-$35, free for Kids Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Girls on the Run of the Rockies. The race is part of the RunDenver Series. Cherry Creek Dam Road, Cherry Creek Dam Road and South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, rundenverseries.com
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series
March 7: Snowshoers of all ages and abilities are welcome to the 13th annual benefit for Susan G. Komen Colorado. Choose the 3K or 5K loop and children 12 and under may participate in the Great Lil Romper Dash. Teams welcome. $30-$45 for individuals, kids 5 and under free with registered adult. Details on the website. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, tubbsromptostomp.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bear Creek Nature Center
March 13: Active Adults Nature Club: Ute Pass Hike, a 3-6 mile hike, 8:30 a.m. start. The hike is rated moderate to difficult. $3, $2 members. Cash only. Call for directions to the trail head. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountynaturecenters.com
Fitness on Fillmore
Feb. 27: The outdoor classes offered by The Denver American Heart Association and Cherry Creek North have been cancelled due to weather. Here are a handful of specials offered this day: Mention “Fitness on Fillmore” at these Cherry Creek North locations and receive the following deals: save 15 percent at Aspen Juice, 10 percent off class packages purchased and massages booked Feb. 27 at Belly Bliss, 20 percent off one-full priced item at ExOfficio, up to 30 percent off on select workout plans at Fitness Logic, 20 percent off regularly-priced merchandise and gift with purchase at Lucy, free yoga class at noon at prAna, free class at 9:35 a.m. and noon at Pure Barre. Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North, between First and Second Avenues on Fillmore Street, cherrycreeknorth.com
Gold Run Nordic Center
March 5: Full Moon Snowshoe Party, a guided snowshoe for all ages, 6-8 p.m. $25 includes snowshoes, children are half-price with paying adult (one child per paying adult). A light meal follows. Reservations required. 200 Clubhouse Drive, Breckenridge, 970-547-7889, goldrunnordic.com
Grand Huts Moonlight Ski & Progressive Dinner
Feb. 28: Participants in the 12th annual dinner ski to the Rowley homestead for appetizers and a campfire, then head to yurts for soup, dinner, dessert an auction and live music in the Indian Peaks Lodge. Start time is 5:30 p.m. $60, $20 children. Call or visit the website for reservations. Equipment rentals available. Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center, 1101 County Road 53, Granby, 970-726-8096, grandhuts.org
Kindness Yoga Presents: Yoga Live
March 7: Kindness Yoga and Live Nation present a 75-minute flow class for all levels with music by Mr. Gettdowne, 10 a.m. $25, $20 in advance. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., kindnesscollective.com
10th Mountain Movie Trilogy
March 14: The 10th Mountain Movie Trilogy features films celebrating the Summit County-based 10th Mountain Division. The final screening in the series is “Fire on the Mountain” at 6 p.m. A Q&A with Dick Over, 10th Mt. Warrant Officer, follows. Tickets are $15. Dillon Community Church, 371 La Bonte St., Dillon, 970-262-3449,
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 Feb. 28: 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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