Category: Sports and Fitness

Extra Mile Day: November 1

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Extra Mile Day celebrates the capacity we each have to create amazing and positive change in ourselves, our families, our organizations and our communities when we "go the extra mile." It is a day to cl...

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Inspirational Role Models Month, Ntl.: Nov...

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Recreation Day (AU): November 1

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Recreation Day occurs annually on the first Monday of November in the Australian state of Tasmania. It is a public holiday. On this day, people relax and catch up with family and friends. Others do househ...

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Sports Fan Day, Ntl.: November 1

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Melbourne Cup, Lexis (AU-VIC): November 2

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The Melbourne Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race occurring on the first Tuesday of November. Considered as one of the richest races in the world, the race track is 3,200 meters in length and is open to ho...

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Basketball Day (1861): November 6

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Basketball Day commemorates the birth of Canadian James Naismith, the father of basketball, on November 6, 1861. It's a day when community centers host tournaments and a great excuse to pick up the ball a...

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Hug a Bear Day: November 7

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Hug a Bear Day began as a PAWS promotions to highlight endangered species and other animals in need of welfare and protection. Supporters are invited to have a picture taken hugging a teddy bear to suppo...

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New York Marathon (US-NY): November 7

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New York Marathon is an annual event held in New York City. Considered the largest marathon in terms of participants in the world, this event has been organized sponsored by New York Road Runners Club s...

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Ride2Work Day (AU): November 10

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Falconry Day, World: November 16

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First held in 2013, World Falconry Day focuses on the ancient sport of Falconry. Falcons have been used for centuries to hunt small game including rabbits, mice and pigeons. The sport has been practiced b...

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Take a Hike Day: November 17

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Hug a Runner Day (G.O.H.A.R.D.), Globally...

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Each year running retailer Run the Edge hosts Hug a Runner Day (G.O.H.A.R.D.) to raise awareness on the joys of running for fitness and health.

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Go for a Ride Day: November 22

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Go for a Ride Day is day that encourages people to travel using their cars, bikes and even shoes. On this day, people embark on a journey. This is an unofficial event without a sponsor.

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ClauWau (CH): November 26

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ClauWau is the Santa Clause World Championships in Samnaun, Switzerland. This amusing event, held every year since 2001, features teams dressed as Santa Claus, competing in various events. After the Santa...

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Square Dance Day: November 29

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Square Dance Day is the day to honor the square dance, a style of dance invented in England during the 1600s and imported to America where it received its multicultural twist. Square dancing has been a p...

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Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT): Augu...

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Have you ever wanted to witness a joust, like was common with aristocracy during the Renaissance period? You can! Each year the town of Quintana, Italy hosts the Torneo della Quintana (Tournament of Jous...

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Children's Eye Health & Safety Month: Augu...

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Each August Prevent Blindness America turns its focus to children's eye health and safety. Adults and children alike can easily protect their eyes by wearing the proper sunglasses and a brimmed hat. Chil...

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Golf Month, Ntl.: August

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National Golf Month in the United States celebrates the sport and offers opportunities for courses, equipment manufacturers and enthusiasts to promote golf and attract new players. This event does not h...

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Neurosurgery Outreach Month (US/CA/MX): Au...

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Neurosurgery Outreach Month educates people about causes and prevention of traumatic brain injury, back pain, injury prevention and other neurological safety topics in addition to the field of neurosurger...

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Exercise with Your Children Week: August...

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