Joggers and runners take part in a race. (Denver Post file photo)
RACE ROSTER
Hoofin' It Through the Hollows 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 26: Costumes are encouraged for the 5K Run/Walk along the High Line Canal trail, 5:45 p.m. A costume contest is at 5:30 p.m. Fees vary. Timing chip technology will be used and prizes will be awarded in age and gender categories. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. in Shelter C in the park. Friendly dogs in leashes and strollers welcome. South Surburban's deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
RunningGuru.com/Event/Hoofinit
bENEFITS
Denver Gorilla Run
Oct. 26: The tenth annual 5K and Guinness World Records Holding Event is a benefit for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF). Participants may run, walk, ride, rollerblade or skateboard. Everyone gets a full gorilla suit to keep (included with fee). Registration begins at 9 a.m., the Guinness World Record Court (for the most people dressed in gorilla suits) is at 10:15 a.m., start time is 11 a.m. The Silverback Block Party for participants (free) and spectators ($10 each) follows with food, beer and live music. Prizes will be awarded. Fees vary for adults and children, discount if you already have your suit. The start and finish line is at the Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18th St., 720-524-0272, denvergorillarun.com
Fit for Fire 5K
Nov. 3: A benefit for Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Fire Fighter's Burn Foundation. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. Kids Siren Scamper, 9 a.m. 5K run, 9:10 a.m. walk. Fees vary. Washington Park, 1700 Louisiana Ave., fdfd.org
Great Pumpkin Haul
Oct. 26: A benefit for Colorado children's charities where participants "haul" a pumpkin through a cross country course, 8-9:20 a.m. race-day registration, packet pick-up and choose your pumpkin, 8:30-9:15 a.m. free pumpkin boot camp class, 9:30 a.m. race begins. Fees vary. There's also a mini-haul for children. An after party includes live music, beer, apple cider and the corn maze. Prizes will be awarded.Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, thegreatpumpkinhaul.com
Halloween Hustle
Oct. 27: A Spooky Kids Fun Run and a Hauntingly 5K Run/Walk is followed by an award and costume contest, face painting, live music, a bounce house and more. 7:45-8:45 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. kids run, 9 a.m. 5K, 10:15 a.m. awards and costume contest. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Tennyson Center for Children that works with children and youth who have been abused and neglected. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=boo[1]
Kooky-Spooky 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Oct. 26: All-Out Multisport presents the second annual USATF-sanctioned benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Costumes welcome. Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium, 19500 W. 64th Parkway, Golden, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com
Pumpkin Boot Camp
Oct. 26: Arapahoe Community College and Camp MissFits present the seventh annual boot camp, 8-11 a.m. "Be a Rock Star" is the theme and participants are encouraged to come in their best rock star outfits and bring a 6-10 pound pumpkin. Prizes will be awarded. All ages and fitness levels are invited. Suggested donation is $25 for ages 11 and over, $12 ages 4-10. Proceeds benefit the ACC Foundation in support of the ACC Fitness Center. ACC Fitness Center, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 2013pumpkin bootcamp.eventbrite.com/[2]
Spooknology for Technology 5K Fun Run
Oct. 26: Participants may run, walk or rollerblade in this benefit for the technology program at Silver Hills Middle School. Start time is 9:30 a.m. Costumes welcome. New this year is a children's Fun Run. $20 adults, $15 students. A sleep-in option is also available. Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron St.,
Westminster, sites.google.com/ a/adams12.org/silverhillsmiddle school/[3]
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Oct. 26: "Jack-O-Lantern Trail Walk," 5:30-7:30 pm. Walk the lighted trail, watch a slide show, meet a tarantula and get a treat. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745
Life Line Screening
Oct. 23: Stroke and Osteoporosis screenings by appointment. Screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete and packages start at $159. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Aurora, 1-877-237-1287, lifelinescreening.com
ONGOING
DCCV's Yoga Classes
The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) presents a series of gentle yoga workout classes to offer emotional and physical benefits. A 10-week set of one-hour classes is $50 or individual classes are $5 each. All materials are provided. No experience required. Classes are held in central Denver. 303-860-0660, e-mail admin@denvervictims.org, denvervictims.org
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, feistyfitfemales.org
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through Oct. 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, hathayogawithjan.com
Weigh and Win
South Suburban's Buck Recreation Center is offering an ongoing free program that pays individuals (age 18 and over) to achieve a healthy weight through a partnership with the City of Littleton and Kaiser Permanente. Those already at their ideal weight will be awarded with incentives and rewards for maintaining it. Success is measured and tracked through quarterly weigh-ins at a kiosk located inside Buck Recreation Center. Participants also have access to online coaching tools. Weigh and Win kiosks are also located at South Suburban's Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, weighandwin.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail liv ing@denverpost.com
References
- ^ www.runningguru.com (www.runningguru.com)
- ^ 2013pumpkinbootcamp.eventbrite.com (2013pumpkinbootcamp.eventbrite.com)
- ^ sites.google.com (sites.google.com)
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