Category: Sports and Fitness

Conconully Outhouse Races (US-WA): Januar...

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The Conconully Outhouse Races are the original wooden privy races and an annual winter event in the town of Conconully, Washington. They offer a unique, whimsical take on traditional winter sports. Charac...

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Cotton Bowl, Goodyear (US-TX): January 10

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THE SOFTER SIDE OF FOOTBALL: THE COTTON BOWL The Cotton Bowl, a revered institution in American college football, boasts a storied history that traces back to its founding in 1937. The brainchild of Dall...

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Dakar Rally (SA): Jan 3-17

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Dakar Rally began in Paris over forty years ago and continues annually. For 2020-2024, the host is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its motto sums up the excitement of this car race: "A challenge for those w...

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Family Fit Lifestyle Month: January

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Fiesta Bowl (US-AZ): January 8

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THE SPICY BOWL GAME: THE FIESTA BOWL The Fiesta Bowl, a cornerstone of college football's postseason, has captivated fans and showcased elite competition since its inception in 1971. It has evolved into...

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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (US-TX):...

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First held in 1896, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is the original indoor extravaganza combining a carnival, entertainment, competitive riding, and premium stock sales and competitions. It features f...

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Fruitcake Toss Day: January 3

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This event was a joke but has become an excellent fundraising opportunity for charities. It's always newsworthy, and the dense consistency of fruitcakes makes them highly mobile when thrown. Fruitcakes a...

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Harlem Globetrotter Day (1927): January 7

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The Harlem Globetrotters originated in 1926 as the Savoy Big Five, an exhibition basketball team focused on athleticism and comedic theater. From 1926 until now, the Harlem Globetrotters have played over...

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Healthy Weight Week: January 19-25

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Healthy Weight Week urges self-education on not dieting. Instead, opt for a healthy lifestyle of sensible eating and exercise. The event is timed for the week when many people abandon resolutions by provi...

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Idiotarod, (Multiple Dates/Cities): Januar...

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Mentoring Day, Intl. (1942): January 17

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NFC Championship Game: January 26

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The National Football Conference (NFC) is one of two divisions in the National Football League (NFL). The NFC Championship game is the last game of the season. The winner of this game goes on to the Super...

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Orange Bowl: January 1

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THE TANGIEST BOWL GAME: THE ORANGE BOWL The Orange Bowl, with its rich history dating back to 1935, is one of the most storied and celebrated college football bowl games in the United States. Held annual...

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Orange Bowl: January 9

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THE TANGIEST BOWL GAME: THE ORANGE BOWL The Orange Bowl, with its rich history dating back to 1935, is one of the most storied and celebrated college football bowl games in the United States. Held annual...

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Peach Bowl (US-GA): January 1

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THE JUCIEST BOWL GAME: THE PEACH BOWL The Peach Bowl, officially known as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, is a prominent college football game held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its inception in 1968,...

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Peach Bowl (US-GA): January 9

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THE JUCIEST BOWL GAME: THE PEACH BOWL The Peach Bowl, officially known as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, is a prominent college football game held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its inception in 1968,...

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day coincides with most people making New Year's resolutions to get in shape and exercise. From their 2005 press release on the day: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA (PRWEB) DECEMB...

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Polar Bear Plunge Day: January 1

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Using New Year's Day to engage in Polar Bear Plunge Day plays on an international tradition, where (brave?) people wade into or dive into icy waters on the first day of the year. It symbolizes starting an...

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Polka Month, Ntl.: January

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This Bohemian dance, the polka, originated in the early nineteenth century in today's Czech Republic. Legend states that a teenager named Anna Slezak invented the polka in 1834. The simple, joyful dance q...

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Preschool Fitness Day, Ntl.: January 31

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National Preschool Fitness Day occurs on the last Friday of January. It's a day that promotes physical fitness, education, and healthy eating among children. The early childhood years of three to five...

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