The Dandelion Chandelier Calendar for Fitness and Sports highlights the most notable marathons, cycling races, tennis matches, Thoroughbred horse races, and professional sports events around the world. It’s our top picks for the best events in fitness and sports this December. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here. And for weekly updates on what you need to know about sports, read TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk.
the best events in fitness and sports this december
It’s a big month for American college football, with the NCAA conference college championship games and some iconic New Year’s bowl games.
In the world of snow sports, the FIS Ski World Cup and the Bob: Swiss Championship both take place in ultra-luxurious St. Moritz.
Prefer warmer climes? There are equestrian events including the Hong Kong Cup; the King George VI Chase; and the Olympia Horse Show.
If personal fitness is more your thing, there are marathons to run, fitness-oriented DNA tests to take, new yoga apps to try out and even a chance to take a dip in icy waters.
Come at us, December.
professional sports
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury collide in one of the biggest heavyweight title fights in recent memory – Dec 1
The MLS Cup Final will be played – Dec 8
college sports
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship game is happening at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Georgia taking on Alabama – Dec 1
Spectrum Stadium in Orlando hosts the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship game with Memphis vs. UCF – Dec 1
For the first time in nearly a full decade, the Texas Longhorns are back in the Big 12 Championship game, and will be going back to battle with the Oklahoma Sooners for the second time this season – Dec 1
In this year’s Dr Pepper ACC Championship game Pitt will face No. 2-ranked Clemson on at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina – Dec 1
The city of Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium will play host to the eighth annual Big Ten Football Championship game between Northwestern and Ohio State – Dec 1
Catch the classic American college football rivalry of Army vs. Navy at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia – Dec 8
The NCAA college football’s “New Year’s Six” bowl games will determine the final teams in the College Football Playoffs (three are this month, and three are on New Year’s Day). This month features The Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas and The Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida and The Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia all on one day – Dec 29
snow sports
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series started in 1995 (previously known as the ISU Champions Series) and consists of six international senior invitational events and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. This years event will take place in Vancouver – Dec 6 – 9
Three days of Olympic caliber skiing will be on display from the best female alpine skiers in the world at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland – Dec 8 – 9
Catch some big air in Colorado with the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Copper Mountain – Dec 9
The Bob: Swiss Championship is taking place in St. Moritz – it features both bobsleigh and skeleton races – Dec 29 – 30
fitness and wellness
The 16th annual Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon takes place the first weekend of December every year in George Town, Cayman Islands (warning: it starts at 5:00A – Dec 2
Just in time for your upcoming New Year’s resolutions, Bad Yogi has released PB Resolution. It’s a digital yoga and fitness program combining yoga and strength training into a seamless, easy-to-follow, 12-week schedule.
Prenetics has announced the launch of its Diet Fitness Pro 360 test to help with diet, nutrition and exercise. The tests are available online now, and will be launched in stores in Hong Kong later this month.
Need some fitness inspo for 2019? Taschen is releasing Rocky: The Complete Films ($1,000). With images from the MGM archives and the Academy Library, and a foreword by and interviews with Sylvester Stallone, this massive tome brings you all the guts and glory of a movie masterpiece. No word on whether Michael B. Jordan is in this one.
Gigi Hadid is launching a Reebok X Gigi Hadid Capsule Collection – Dec 7
The Honolulu Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in the US. There is no time limit, so have no fear and experience the Aloha Spirit – Dec 9
Head to Thailand for the four-day Wonderfruit Festival of art, music and wellness. It’s complete with a full schedule of yoga; food from award-winning chefs like Anand Gaggan, of Bangkok’s world-renowned Gaggan; and workshops on everything from DIY dreamcatchers to chasing your dreams – Dec 13 – 16
Watch the outdoor swimmers of the Serpentine Swim Club compete in the icy waters of the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park at the annual Christmas Day race, The Peter Pan Cup – Dec 25
equestrian events
Hong Kong hosts the Hong Kong Cup – a Group 1 flat horse race open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older and run over a distance of 2000 metres at Sha Tin – Dec 9
The Olympia Horse Show returns to London – Dec 17 – 23
The King George VI Chase is the second-most prestigious steeplechase horse race in England (surpassed only by the Cheltenham Gold Cup); it’s run in Kempton Park and is open to horses aged four years or older – Dec 26
Those are our top picks of the best events in fitness and sports this December. It’s gonna be good.
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