By Shannon Lukens.
Marking flags for the Run Rabbit Run Ultramarathon are being placed throughout the 100-mile course, but the race crew says someone has been pulling those marking flags. Please leave those colored flags there if you see them, as they will be removed by race staff after the last runner goes through. Run Rabbit Run is today and Saturday. Ultramarathon runners will be running all over Steamboat Springs, Howelsen Hill, and the ski area, running 50 miles or 100 miles. Athletes are here from 44 states and 11 countries, competing for over $100,000 in prize money.
The Farwell Ditch has been named to the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is 17 miles long, built starting in 1876, running throughout North Routt County. It was the first large scale ditch in Routt County to be used specifically for mining and to bring water to Hahns Peak. It estimated that as many as 200 men worked on it, using picks, shovels, and dynamite.
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Stop by Romick Rodeo Arena this weekend to see the Routt County Cattlemen Classic Herding Dog Trials. Top dogs from around the U.S. and Canada are competing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, and it’s free to watch. It’s a benefit for the Routt County FFA and 4H programs.
Steamboat Dance Theatre (SDT) presents the second annual Local Dance Collective, Sept. 12-13, at the Strings Music Pavilion. This is a fundraiser benefiting local community dance programs and scholarships. On stage will be the valley’s most talented dancers, choreographers, educators, and performance troupes from local dance studios from throughout the valley. Tickets can be purchased directly through Strings. Purchase tickets here
An exhibit called “Be Mindful, It Matters,” will be on the campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College in Craig, Sept. 12-26. You’ll find it in the commons area. It is a mobile, interactive exhibit designed to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s free and you are invited to stop by to see it. The exhibit is happening because of a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. It moves on to Sparty’s at the CNCC campus in Rangely Sept. 26-Oct. 10.
Join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Steamboat Springs for a time of awareness, education, fundraising and remembrances. The annual walk is set for Saturday Sept. 13 at West Lincoln Park just north of the library in Steamboat. The event opens at 9 a.m. with in-person registration and activities, followed by a 1.4-mile group walk at 10 a.m. Individuals, teams and community cheerleaders are welcome. To register in advance visit Alz.org/walk.
The Town of Hayden is hosting the 2025 Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Dry Creek Park. Family fun like games, pumpkins, arts and crafts and a straw maze is from 1-4 p.m. Then Adult fun and the beer garden is from 4-5 p.m. The Town of Hayden is hosting the Harvest Festival with the Hayden Lyons Club and Routt County Public Health.
The American Legion National Commander, Dan K. Wiley, is visiting Colorado for a statewide tour. He’ll be in Northwest Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 14. He’s in Craig at the Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. Then he’ll have dinner with American Legion members from throughout the region at Hayden Post 89. Sunday evening, he’ll be at the Veterans Center in downtown Steamboat Springs at 6:30 p.m.
The Hockey Swap with the Steamboat Stampede is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the parking lot at Howelsen Ice Arena.
The Dinosaur Stone Age Stampede starts today with all events at Cady Park in Dinosaur, Colo. Lots for the kids, along with live music, food, and vendors. That’s in west Moffat County.
In sports, the Steamboat Sailors football team is on the road tonight, against the Aspen Skiers. But we’ll be there. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM, or watch through the Steamboat Radio YouTube link on our website.
The Sailors Cross Country team competes at Littleton High School Saturday.
The Steamboat Girls Flag Football team is also on the Front Range with a noon game Saturday against Dakota Ridge.
Moffat County football has a bye this week. The Moffat County Girls Softball team hosts Middle Park Saturday. And the Boys Soccer team hosts Kipp Denver Collegiate at 1 p.m. in Craig Saturday.
The Moffat County and Soroco Cross Country teams are competing at Coal Ridge today.
Soroco Football hosts Las Animas at 1 p.m. Saturday. And the Rams Girls Volleyball team hosts Meeker Saturday afternoon.
Hayden Girls volleyball has a home match at 4 p.m. today against Vail Christian. The Tigers football team has a 1 p.m. away game Saturday against DaySpring Christian.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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