RACE ROSTER
Hams and Hamstrings 5K
April 5: “Colorado’s Easter Day 5K” starts at 8 a.m. The route begins and ends at the 7-Eleven located at 7718 E. Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs. Hams will be presented to the overall winners and those with the best costume. $34 until April 4, additional $5 on race day. Family rates also offered. Raffles are held before and after the race.
BENEFITS
Beat Beethoven 5K
March 29: The Fort Collins Symphony presents the annual benefit race for the symphony’s youth education and community engagement programs. Start time is 9 a.m. with Maestro Wes Kenney’s baton beginning the opening notes of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The goal is to complete the course before the music ends to “beat” Beethoven. All ages of walkers and runners welcome along with dogs and strollers. $30, $35 on race day, $25 group registration of three or more. Old Town Square, Fort Collins, fcsymphony.org/events/beatbeethoven5k-2015.html
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 closed; register on-site the day of the run at 9 a.m. On-leash 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/
Budweiser Bier Run
April 11: Anheuser-Busch’s Fort Collins Brewery and Tour Center hosts its inaugural 10K to benefit the United Way of Larimer County. 7 a.m. registration, 9:10 a.m. start. Runners and walkers welcome. $25. Must be 21 and over to participate in the race, all ages are welcome to the after-race party that includes a pancake breakfast for a $10 donation. The race starts at the United Way of Larimer County, 424 Pine St. and ends at the center, 2351 Busch Drive.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Colorado Bicycle Racing Association for Seniors (COBRAS) time trial
April 1: COBRAS presents the 2015 Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial, a seven-week bicycle race series at Cherry Creek State Park beginning April 1 and running seven consecutive Wednesdays. $10 for junior racers, $30 for adults, $160 for seven-race series. Proceeds benefit the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado and the Cancer Fitness Institute in memory of Hornbostel, a four-time master’s national road champion and recipient of the 2003 Lance Armstrong Spirit of Survivorship award. Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, khmtt.cobrascycling.org
Free health seminars
April 8-28: Lutheran Medical Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics, led by physicians Topics include “Women and Heart Disease” with Dr. Jody Kleinman, noon-1 p.m. April 8; “When is Enough Enough? How to tell when drug and alcohol use is a problem” with Dr. John Bridges, 6:30-8 p.m. April 12; “The Back-up Plan: How to safely strengthen your back and avoid unnecessary drugs and surgery” with Dr. Byron Jones and Nicole Webb, PT, 6-7:30 p.m. April 23; “Thinking about having a baby?” with Dr. Jennifer Grube, 8:30-10 a.m. April 25 and “Depression and Dementia in the Elderly” with Dr. Woljciech Zolcik, 6-7 p.m. April 28. Reservations required. 8300 W. 38th Ave., Learning Center, 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 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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