BENEFITS
Brain Booster 5K
March 28: Rachel’s Ribbons of Hope presents this annual family-friendly benefit for pediatric brain tumor research, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festivities include the 5K, vendors, music, food, awards and more. Early registration is $30 through March 20, $25 for Remote Runner (run/walk where you are but still receive T-shirt and bag). Dogs welcome. Proceeds raise awareness and funds for the Brain Tumor Institute at Children’s National Medical Center. Bring ID, car registration and insurance to get on the base. USAFA Cadet Field House, 2169 Field House Drive, USAFA, rachaelsribbonsofhope.org/ event/brain-booster-5kannual-running-for-rachael-2/
Erin Go Braugh 7.77K
March 14: Irish green attire is encouraged for the 7.77K offered as part of the 3W Series. 9 a.m. start time. $40, $50 on race day. Proceeds benefit Growing Home that helps children and families succeed. An after-party follows at 10:45 a.m. at Kokopelli Beer Company. Those who bring at least seven items to donate to Growing Home will receive a raffle ticket for prizes. Westminster Promenade Terrace at the Westin Hotel, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 3wraces.com/erin-go-braugh.html
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. $45 for 5K, $50 for 10K. 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 $46 through March 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
Spring Fever 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
March 22: All-Out Multisport presents the third annual race/run/walk benefit for The Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies. Courses follow along Arvada’s Blunn Reservoir. All levels welcome. Online registration closes at midnight March 19. $45-$65 through March 19, $50-$70 day of race. Jefferson County’s NAAC Stadium, 19500 W. 64th Parkway, Golden, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com,
Winter Park Resort’s TJV Ski Down for Cancer
March 21: The fifth annual benefit for the American Cancer Society and Cavett Kids to honor Thomas James Veit, a Winter Park a 12-year Winter Park ski patroller who lost his battle with colon cancer in 2011. Members of the Winter Park ski patrol and volunteers will ski/ride down lower Hughes at approximately 5 p.m. Guests may join for a $25 donation or more. A party with music, prizes, a silent auction and more begins at 3 p.m. at the Derailer Bar. Winter Park, winterparkresort.com/landing-page/skitjv.aspx
SPECIAL EVENTS
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,
Ute Pass Hike
March 13: Active Adults Nature Club’s Ute Pass Hike, a 3-6 mile hike, 8:30 a.m. start, at Bear Creek Nature Center. 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
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 March 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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