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January 2003


DECEMBER/
JANUARY/ FEBRUARY/ MARCH

MARATHONS/ MULTISPORT/ CROSS-COUNTRY/ ULTRAS

CAMPS AND CLINICS/ COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

REGULAR RUNS/ RACEWALKING/ ORIENTEERING/ T&F/ RELAYS

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, December 28: Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle

Tuesday, December 31: Resolution Run 5K. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Wednesday, Jan. 1: FSRC Resolution Series Runs #1: 5K & 5 Miles.
Steilacoom High School.

Saturday, January 11: Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3.
Woodland Park, Seattle

Saturday, January 18: Nookachamps Runs 13.1 mi., 10K, 4 mi.
Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon

Saturday, January 25: FSRC Resolution Series Runs #2: 10K & 10 Miles. Steilacoom High School.

Saturday, January 25: Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4.
Emerald Downs Race Track, Auburn.

Saturday, January 25: Western Stampede 5K.
Carvery Gym, WWU, Bellingham.

Saturday, February 8: Super Jock & Jill/New Balance Winter Prix #5. Nathan Hale High School Stadium.

Saturday, February 15: FSRC Resolution Runs 15K or 15 Miles. Steilacoom High School.

Saturday, February 22: Super Jock 'n Jill Winter Grand Prix #6.
Magnuson Park.

Saturday, March 15: FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles. Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom.

Sunday, March 16: Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle.

Sunday, March 30: Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. Downtown Mercer Island.

Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima.

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon.
Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, May 8: Capitol City Marathon and Half.
Olympia.

Sunday, June 8: San Juan Island Marathon
. Friday Harbor.

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2: Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson,.
B.C. to Coeur D'Alene Lake, ID



DECEMBER


Saturday, December 28

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #2. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.


Tuesday, December 31


Resolution Run 5K. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. Certified course, late-afternoon start. $20, $25 DOR, includes long-sleeve T-shirt. $10 discount for CNW members. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.




JANUARY

Wednesday, Jan. 1

FSRC Resolution Series Runs #1: 5K & 5 Miles. Steilacoom High School. 9 a.m. $8. Series Fee $32. First of four-part series. Indoors pre- and-post race areas, showers, fresh chili afterwards. (253) 272-4727, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com. FEATURED RACE.

Hangover 5K. Fort Vancouver, WA. 11 a.m. (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.


Saturday, January 4

Lake Samish 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon Runs. Samish Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. Rolling, paved course. Limited entry field. Christy (360) 647- 7182, or Kevfaz@attbi.com.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Free. Monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.


Sunday, January 5


Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #3. Location TBA. 1 p.m. First race of annual series. $10 HCRS for the four-race series; $3 per race, $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.


Saturday, January 11

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #3. Woodland Park, Seattle. Cross-country. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

Bridle Lake 50K. See Ultras.

Frenchmans Bar 5K/10K/15K. Frenchman's Bar Park, Vancouver. Flat scenic trail.10 a.m. $2. (360) 883-9596. www.hash.com/users/ccrc.

Deer Park Winter Festival Frostbite 5K. Deer Park. Through- city course. $12 w/shirt, $5 without, add $5 after 1/2. (509) 467-2653.


Sunday, January 12

Afternoon Delight 13.1 mile, 7 & 2 miles. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia.12:00. (360) 273-9684


Saturday, January 18


Nookachamps Runs 13.1 mi., 10K, 4 mi. Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon. Great regional course, mostly flat. Divisional awards. (360) 752- 2815. Email nookachamps@hotmail.com. FEATURED RACE.


Sunday, January 19

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series 4: 3 miles. Chesterly Park, Yakima. 1 p.m. Last race of annual series. Followed by post-race party. $10 HCRS for the four-race series, $3 per race; $25, or $7 for others. (509) 697-3806, or (509) 865-3490.

Vancouver Lake Half-Marathon and 5K. Vancouver Park Lake, Vancouver, WA. 10 am; 1/2 marathon walk 9 a.m. $20 by 1/12, $25 DOR. $15 w/T no DOR. (360) 263-4156, www.hash.com/users/ccrc.


Saturday, January 25

Western Stampede 5K. Carvery Gym, WWU, Bellingham. 9 am. Benefits Alzheimer's Association. $20 w/T-shirt, free w/$50 donation. (800) 493- 3959, www.alzwa.com. FEATURED RACE.

FSRC Resolution Series Runs #2: 10K & 10 Miles. Steilacoom High School. 9 a.m. $8, series fee is $32 and is the last chance to enter series. Indoors pre-and-post race areas, showers, big baked potatoes afterwards. (253) 272- 4727, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com. FEATURED RACE.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4. Emerald Downs Race Track, Auburn. For series info, see Dec. 14. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

Super Bowl Dash 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 1pm (360) 273-9684.

Seattle Open Cross-Country Meet. See Cross-Country.

Capitol Peak Mega-Fat Ass Trail Run 50K and 25K. See Ultras.



FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 1


Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Free. Monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Lord Hill 50k and 25K Trail Run. See Ultras.


Saturday, February 8

Super Jock & Jill/New Balance Winter Prix #5. Nathan Hale High School Stadium. 9 a.m. $20 race series, $5 single race. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham 10 a.m. Free to GRBC members, other $5. Geared to two-person teams, singles will be paired. (360) 671-1670.


Sunday, February 9


Partners in Pain 5K. West Central Community Center, Spokane. Flat course. Awards to male-female teams. $15 ind., $26 team w/ T's; $6 ind., $12 team no T. (509) 238-9591. www.active.com.

Valentine Marathon 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park. Olympia. 10 a.m. (360) 273-9684


Saturday, February 15.

FSRC Resolution Runs 15K or 15 Miles. Steilacoom High School. 9 a.m. $8, $6 for FSRC members. Indoors pre-and-post race areas, showers, fresh hot soup afterwards. (253) 272-4727, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com. FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, February 22

Super Jock 'n Jill Winter Grand Prix #6. Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. 2 miles. $5. Handicapped start. Last race of the series. Super Jock 'n Jill (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.




MARCH


Saturday, March 1.


Run For the Honeywagon, 13.1 and 4 mile. Nooksack Valley Middle School, Everson.10 a.m. $2 18 and under, $5 over. (360) 595-2403. TerryThalhofer@cs.com.

xSnake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai Landing, ID. Scenic out-and-back flat course. Age divisions added this year. $20 w/T-shirt by 2/21, $25 DOR, $12 no T-shirt anytime. www.palouseroadrunners.org. (208) 882- 9350. E-mail vos@moscow.com.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m. Free. Monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Sunday, March 2

The 17th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Bank of America Tower, Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, big field, lots of fun. (206) 628-0777.


Saturday, March 8.

Run for Luck 5K and 10K. Horizons Elementary School, Lacey. 9 a.m. $20 before 3/1 w/T, $15 w/o. After 3/1 and DOR, $25 and $18. (360) 786- 5595.


Sunday, March 9.

Run For Sight 5K. Airway Heights, WA. 9 a.m. Fees vary, T's available. Flat course. Marc Tareski (509) 244-5888.


Saturday, March 15.

FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles. Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom. This is last and longest distance of the series. 9 a.m. Bruce McDowell (253) 272-4727, or Ren Gallier (253) 565-1437, or Ren_Gallier@msn.com FEATURED RACE.

Runnin' O' the Green 5 and 2 Miles. Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham. Trails, some hills. 10 a.m. $10 w/T, DOR $15. Cori Ruthford (360) 676- 6985.

Are You Nuts? Trail Race Series 10K Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. 10 a.m.. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com

Chuckanut Mountain 50K. See Ultras.


Sunday, March 16.

Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle. Traditional course, starts by Seattle Center and finishing by Safeco Field. 9 a.m. Registration parties, special events, and serious runners to slowest walkers show up to participate. Largest running event in the city. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

St. Paddy's Five. Spokane CC. 5-mile event, 22nd annual. A Bloomsday seeding event. $10 by 3.5, $5 no shirt. Late and DOR: $15, $10 no shirt. 9 a.m. Kids run (6 & under) of 300 yards at 10:30 a.m. (509) 624-4297.


Sunday, March 30.

Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. Downtown Mercer Island. Scenic course with some hills. 9:30 for both. Accompanying 3 mile walk, 1/2-mile kid's dash. The 8K is a seed qualifier for Bloomsday. Entry fees vary by date and distance; Half is $30 by 3/15, $35 after, $40 DOR. Seniors' discounts. (206) 236-5323 #1920. www.RaceCenter.com. FEATURED RACE.

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Free. (425) 397-7214.



MARATHONS

Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima. Unique challenging course through wild river canyon, small town atmosphere. 8 a.m. $55 by 2/28. (425) 226-1518, (509) 966-0188. www.ontherun.com/yrcm. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, April 12. Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon. Whidbey Island. Point-to-point events, starting lines are at different locations.8 a.m. for Marathon, Half-Marathon and10-Mile Walk at 8:30. All events finish at Town Park in Coupeville. Email: info@promotionevents.com. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729-9972. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B.C. Also Half Marathon, Great scenic through-city courses. Early registration now open. (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 8. Capitol City Marathon and Half. Olympia. One of the favorite local marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 8. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbor. New event, 7 a.m. start. Super scenic around-the-island course has lots of promise. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.




ULTRAS


Saturday, January 11: Bridle Trails Twilight 50K. Bridle Trails Park, Kirkland. 4 p.m. Most of the race will be run in the dark, carry flashlights. Eight hour time limit. $10, limited to 50 entrants. No DOR. (425) 828- 0250. http://pws.serv.net/CascadeRunningClub.

January 25: Capitol Peak Mega-Fat Ass Trail Run 50K and 25K. Capitol State Forest,
Olympia, 8 a.m. Run on challenging single-track trails. 8700 ft of accumulated elevation gain for 50K. NO FEE TO RUN! (360)455-1400, E-mail: jpearch@attbi.com, Website:
http://www.run2xs.com/Run/cpfatass/index.htm

Saturday. February 1: Lord Hill 50K and 25K Trail Run. Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish. 7:30 a.m. (360) 659-8289.

Sunday, Mar. 16: Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 8 a.m. Through the woods hilly course, draws big crowd. 206-715- 0919 ; or email kmoehl@montrail.com.




CROSS-COUNTRY MEETS


Saturday, January 26. Seattle Open. Lincoln Park, Seattle. Men and Women 4k, Men's 10K (may be changed to 8K), women's 6K. 11 a.m. and 12 noon. $10 and $15. Flat, fast courses. (206) 499-4329.



RELAYS


Saturday, May 3 Hood River Valley Relay, 55.8 miles. 5 person teams; 38.8 miles, 5 person walk teams. Contact: PO Box 17086, Seattle, WA 98107. Ph: (206) 782-6547. Fax: (206) 783-5285. Web: www.ontherun.com/hrr. emailto:lorenj@local.net. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26. Mt. Rainier To The Pacific Relay. 152.5 miles Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person run teams, 7 person walk teams (100 miles). $50 deduction for run teams, $25 for walk teams if registered before 12-31- 02. Contact: PO Box 17086, Seattle, WA 98107
Ph: (206) 782-6547 Fax: (206) 783-5285. Web: http://www.ontherun.com/rtp. emailto:lorenj@local.net. FEATURED RACE.

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2. Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson,. B.C. to Coeur D'Alene Lake, ID. 220 miles, also 140-mile walking relay from Creston, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. Legs from 3 to 8+ miles. Teams of 12 or less. 1-866-88- RELAY, web 222.acrelay.com, email: acrelay@acrelay.com.



TRACK & FIELD

The 2003 University of Washington home indoor track schedule has been released, no further details yet. Last year saw some excellent indoor competition and a sub-4:00 mile at these meets. All will be held at the Dempsey Center. Note the addition of the PAC-10 Indoor Championships on March 12.

January 18 Husky Indoor Preview

January 19 High School Age Indoor Meet

February 1 UW Indoor Invitational

February 2 High School Age Indoor Meet

February 15 Husky Invitational

February 16 High School Age Indoor Meet

March 1 Pac 10 Indoor Invitational

March 8 Washington Last Chance Qualifier



CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinic with Dr. Bill Warnekos, podiatrist. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. 6:30 p.m. Free. 7210 E. Green Lake Dr. N. , (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions, 522-1702.



COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS


Chuckit. Chuck Bartlett head coach. Train for any event. Weekly workouts and twice weekly group runs. All levels of ability welcome. 6- month program for $150. Includes T-shirt training log and discounts on shoes at Super Jock 'n Jill. Can start at any time. (253)653-6308, (206)522-7711.Web site www.runchuckit.com, email to: chuck@runchuckit.com

Fairhaven Runners learning to run/run faster clinics. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with coach Diane Palmason. $40/8 wks. Thursdays, 5:30 meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukemia Society of America, (206) 628-0777.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including Walkers. Includes group workouts in Seattle and on the Eastside, individual assessments, training schedules, clinics on injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, shoes & clothing, discounts at area running stores. $250 for 6 months. Contact Dave Steffens (425) 985-8724.

Team Diabetes. Train for Kona, Bermuda or Rome Marathons. Walkers and runners receive customized training for full or half marathons, sportswear, airfare, 1st class accommodations. Weekly group runs. American Diabetes Association (206) 282-4616x7205.

Joints in Motion. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in the Kona, Amsterdam, or Dublin Marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (206) 547-2707.

Train with expert coaches at Seattle Running Company. Distances from 5K to marathons; ultras, fitness walking, track, cross-country, etc. For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1 consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women. Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or searunco@aol.com. Group rates available.

Train To End Stroke. American Stroke Association's traning program. Receive training to run or walk a marathon while making a difference in the fight against stroke! Rebecca Weaver at (888) 440-2328 or rebecca.weaver@heart.org. mail :rebecca.weaver@heart.org




REGULAR RUNS

MONDAY

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Runs. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. 522-7711.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond Footzone. 425-861-3472.

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Tacoma. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (253) 593-8786.

TUESDAY

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders track workouts. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:15-7 p.m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

5:30 p.m. Husky Orienteering and Running Club. UW campus, IMA Building. Bill Cusworth, 789-1346.

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253) 588-5053.

5:30 p.m. Beginners Run Night. 3-5 mile jogs. Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Seghalie Jr. H.S., Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.

6 p.m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles. All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Co. Group Runs, 4-6 miles at 8-10 min/mile pace. (206) 329-1466. searunco@aol.com

6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way , Auburn. Vern Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Run. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Kyli, (206) 932-6343. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m. One Step at a Time (OSAT), an outdoor club for members and friends of 12-step recovery programs. Green Lake. Bob Green, 825- 3516; Dick, 339-3751.

5:30 p.m. West Central Community Center. 5 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

6 p.m. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Women's Only Run, Always Running, Greenlake. (206) 985- 7405 www.alwaysrunning.com

6 p.m. Track workouts at Snohomish HS. (425) 258-1916.

6 p.m. Spokane Community College. Speed work, all paces. Coached by Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond Footzone. 425-861-3472.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland, Colin Hawkes, (425) 452-5512.

6:15 p.m. Interurban RC distance runs, Gene Coulon Park, Renton. (253) 835-1567.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Easy runs, short distances. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

6:30 p.m. Frontrunners Fun Run. "Donut," Volunteer Park. Nick, (206) 325-1127. www.seattlefrontrunners. org

6:30 p.m. Seattle Triathlon Club Run. Queen Anne Pool. Usually "Queen Ann Loop. " Steve (206) 284-3066

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (36) 735-2580.

THURSDAY

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8- 10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com

6 p.m. Eastside Runners' Winter (Nov thru March) 3 to 8 mile runs. Piecora's Pizza in Kirkland. (425) 822-7047 or email:lynnscot@gte.net>lynnscot@gte.net.

6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 4-6 mile run, paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Running Lattes. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Seattle-Eastside loications. Nancy 206-229-0204, Jennifer 425-870-3587 or Michelle 206-790-8272

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake. All levels, noncompetitive, newcomers welcome. Meet at Red Apple on Kitsap Way. (360) 830- 0738.

8 a.m. Spokane, meeting location varies. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

8 a.m. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call for info. Lisa Schmidt (425) 562-7978.

8:30 a.m. Tri-City Court Club, Kennewick. Eric Greagor (509) 627-1329.

9 a.m. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical Culture, 522-0634.

9 a.m. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club, Green Lake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

10 a.m. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185

2 p.m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

Times vary: Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

SUNDAY

7 a.m. Seattle Running Co. Trail Runs. Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329-1466 or searunco@aol.com

7:30 a.m. Sunrise Marathon Training. 8-15 miles, all paces welcome. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

8 a.m. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8 a.m. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

8 a.m. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Steve, (425) 258-1916.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7 pace or faster. Chuck, 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles 7:30-11min. /mile pace on roads or trails. Gunhild and Jack Swanson (509) 928- 5272.

8 a.m. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

9 a.m. Jennings Park, Marysville. First Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Hash House Harriers. Various days, times. Bill "Where's" Picatti, 641-2534. Kitsap County: Richard "Musashi" Christopher, (360) 779- 3949.

West Seattle Runners Long Runs (10 - 18 miles). Starting times vary. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.






RACEWALKING




Second Saturday of each month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Rec. Center Bldg. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructors, Bev LaVeck (206) 524-4721 and Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

Around-Green-lake unjudged walks are held in Seattle monthly at Green Lake Community Center, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

For information about racewalking in Bellingham, call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866.





ORIENTEERING



Cascade Orienteering Club events. Interscholastic Orienteering League series events are for elementary to high school age students. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 nonmembers, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783- 3866

Interscholastic Orienteering League Series:

Saturday, January 11. 10 a.m. Forest Park, Everett. 425-822- 6254

Saturday, January 25. 10 a.m. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Tacoma.
206-634-2279


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