FEATURED RACES

Saturday, January 1. FSRC Resolution Run Series #1 5Mile and 5K. Tacoma.

Saturday, January 1. CNW Resolution &Trip n Dip& 5K. Seattle.

Sunday, January 16. Maui Surf & Sand Half Marathon. Maui, HI.

Saturday, January 15. Nookachamps Half, 10K. Skagit Valley CC, Burlington.

Saturday, January 22. Super Jock &n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #4 & 2 Miles. Emerald Downs.

Saturday, January 29. FSRC Resolution Run Series #2 10 Mile and 10K. Tacoma.

Saturday, February 19. Super Jock &n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series #5 & 2 Miles. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Saturday, February 19. FSRC Resolution Run Series #3 15Mile and 15K. Tacoma.

Sunday, March 13.Henry Weinhard&s St. Patrick&s Days Dash 4-Miler. Seattle.

Saturday, March 19. FSRC Resolution Run Series #4 20 Mile and 10K. Plus 5K. Tacoma.

Sunday, March 20. Mercer Island Half Marathon & 8K. Mercer Island.

Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Marathon. Ellensburg.

Sunday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half.

Saturday, May 1. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, BC.

Saturday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt, CA..

Sunday, May 15. Capitol City Marathon & Half. Olympia.

Sunday, June 5. San Juan Marathon & Half. San Juan Island.

Sunday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half. Pt. Angeles.

Sunday, July 10. Seafair marathon and Half. Bellevue.

JANUARY

Saturday, January 1.

CNW Resolution Run 5K . Magnuson Park, Seattle. $25, DOR $30 includes T. Beer garden to follow. This will be a &trip &n drip& event. Pro-Motion Events (206) 729-9972.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #1 5 Mile and 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. First of annual four race series. $8, series fee $22 for members $10 and $40 non members. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren_Galier@msn.com ren_gallier@msn.com . FEATURED RACE.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Hangover Run 5K . Vancouver, WA. 11 a.m. $2. Phil Phimister (360) 694-8936. www.hash.com/users/ccrc .

Sunday, January 2.

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #3& 5 Miles. East Valley Intermediate School. 1 p.m. 5 Mile race. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697- 3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865-3490.

Saturday, January 8.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #3 XC 3K. Woodland Park, Seattle. 9 a.m. $25 for series and T- shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. (206) 522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com . FEATURED RACE.

GBRC 28 th Annual Lake Samish Runs 6.5 and 13.1 Miles . Lake Samish Park. 10 a.m. 1/2 $10, 6.5 $8. Post race awards and refreshments. Mary Steinberg (360) 671-0385 or Christy Fazio (360) 647-7182. www.gbrc.net .

Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival, 5-Mle, 10- Mile, 50K relay, 50K Pairs, and 50K Ultra. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. 3 p.m. $10 per participant, relay or open. $5 State Park parking fee. 50K runners bring lights. Six person maximum relay teams. (206) 329-1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com .

Frenchmans Bar 3, 6, and 9 Mile Runs. Vancouver. 10 a.m. $2. Carolyn & Mike Viles (360) 883-9596. www.hash.com/users/ccrc .

Saturday, January 15.

Nookachamps Winter Runs Half Marathon, 10K, 4 Mile, 3 Mile Walk. Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon. Warm indoors warm up and recovery area. 10 a.m. $10 no shirt, $25 w/T, $35 w/hooded sweatshirt. $12 DOR. (360) 752-2815. www.nookachamps.com . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, January 16.

Maui Surf & Sand Half Marathon. Maui, HI. New event, sounds great, Race Director is Janet Anderson, RD for Vancouver Marathon. 530) 544-7095. FEATURED RACE.

Hard Core Runners Club Winter Race Series #4 & 3 Miles . Chesterley Park. 1 p.m. 3 Mile race. HCR members $10 for series, $3 per race. Non-members $25 and $7. Must compete in 3 out of 4 races to compete. Series dates 12/19, 1/2, 1/16. Terry Cliett (509) 697-3806 or Frank Purdy (509) 865- 3490.

Saturday, January 22.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #4 XC 2 Mile . Emerald Downs, 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Very good value with terrific prizes. Run series or one event. (206) 522-7711. www.superjoocknjill.com FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, January 23.

Vancouver Lake Half Marathon . Vancouver Lake Park, WA. 9 a.m. Mike Viles (360) 883-9596. www.ccrunning.com .

Saturday, January 29.

Western Stampede 5K. WWU, Bellingham. 9 a.m. $25 w/T. Run through campus. Benefits Alzheimer Society of Washington. 1-800-493-3959. www.alzwa.com

FSRC Resolution Run Series #2 10 Mile and 10K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 2nd of annual four race series. $8 single race, series fee $22 for members, $10 and $40 non members. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren_Galier@msn.com ren_gallier@msn.com . SEE ADD THIS ISSUE.

Snowfest 3 Miler. Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. 11 a.m. Trail run around the lake. $15 includes long sleeve T. (509) 656-5007.

Sunday, January 30.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 5.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #5 Track 2 Mile . Nathan Hale H.S., 9 a.m. $25 for series and T-shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. (206) 522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com .

Lord Hill Trails Fun Run 10, 20, and 30 Miles. Snohomish. 7:30 a.m. No fee. 10.5-mile loop through hilly, wooded course.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Super Bowl Dash Half Marathon. Olympia . Noon. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, February 12.

GBRC Two for the Road 5K. Bellingham . 10 a.m. Race is DOR only and is free to GBRC members, $3 18 & under, $5 others. Run individually or together holding piece of yarn. Sharon Ensslen (360) 671-1670.

Youth Against Crime Run/Walk 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Lakewood . 9 a.m. (253) 376-5737. Come help the fight against crime.

Second Annual Friendship Run and Tot Trot. Olympia . 9 a.m. $20 individual or $35 team. (360) 427-6189. Family fun run!

Sunday, February 13.

Valentine Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Olympia . 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.ontherun.com. Also a marathon, see marathons.

Saturday, February 19.

Super Jock 'n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix Series Race #6 Road Hdcp . Magnuson Park , 9 a.m. $25 for series and T- shirt, or $5 per race. Great opportunity to race during the winter. Last of the series. (206) 522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com .

FSRC Resolution Run Series #3 15 Mile and 15K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 3rd of annual four race series. $8, series fee $22 for members $10 and $40 non members. Hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren_Galier@msn.com . SEE ADD THIS ISSUE.

Birch Bay Marathon. See Marathons.

Saturday, February 26.

Smelt Run 5K & 10K. La Conner. 10 a.m. $12, $22 w/T. DOR add $4. This event just about sold out last year! (360) 848-9336. www.skagitsymphony.com .

Saint Martin &s Homecoming 5K. Lacey. 9 a.m. $11, $14 DOR. Funds to Saint Martin&s Cross Country and Track. Brad Hooper (360) 438-4523.

Sunday, February 27.

Non-Leap Year Classic Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

MARCH

Saturday, March 5.

Run 4 Luck 5K, 10K, 1 Mile. Lacey. 9 a.m. $20 w/T, $15 no T. before 2/25, after $25 no T. Gina Shaw (360) 786- 5595. www.thurston-parks.org .

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai , ID. 10 a.m. Scenic flat out-and-back course. $22 by 2/26 w/ T, $13 w/o T. $28 and $15 after. (208) 882-4202. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Run for the Honeywagon. Everson. 10 a.m. GBRC members free, non members $5. Flat roads through farmlands. (360) 671-6645.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099.

Sunday, March 13.

Henry Weinhard&s St. Patrick Day Dash 4 Miler Presented by Quadrant Homes. Seattle . 9 a.m. Great event, one of the biggest single events in the city. Slightly new course this year. 1-800-343-4411. FEATURED RACE.

St. Patty&s Day Five. Spokane Community College. 10 a.m. 5 mile event. $10 by 3/4 w/T, $5 w/o T, $15 and $8 after. (509) 624-4297.

Shamrock Runs 15K, 8K, 5K, 4 Mile. Portland . 7:30 a.m. 10,000 participants. Benefits Doernbecher Children&s Hospital Foundation. (503) 203-9166.

Saturday, March 19.

FSRC Resolution Runs Series #4 20 Miles and 20 Km and 5K. Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma. Fourth and final race in series. $8, series fee $22 for members $10 and $40 non-members. 5K is not a series event. Hot showers and food after. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com. (253) 565-1437. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, March 20

Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon and 8K. Mercer Island . 8:30 a.m. Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness with pledges and donations. Traditional event adds new features this year, stay tuned. (206) 236-5323 x1920. www.ontherun.com. FEATURED RACE.

The 18 th Annual Big Climb for Leukaemia. Presented by Virginia Mason Medical Center. Bank of American Tower, Downtown Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukaemia research. Teams and individuals, lots of fun! $35 individual fee till 3/16, $50 after. For team fees see www.tlls.org/wa/bigclimb. (206) 628-0777.

Sunday. March 27.

North Sound Runners River Run Series 2.3 miles . Langus Park, Everett. 9 a.m. Ray Townsend (425) 397- 7214.

MARATHONS

Sunday, February 13. Valentine Marathon. Olympia . Millersylvania State Park. 10:30 a.m. Also a half marathon, 10 mile, 10K, and 5K, see regular runs. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, February 19. Birch Bay Marathon. Birch Bay State Park . 8 a.m. www.gbrc,net. Leigh Foley leighf36@yahoo.com .

Saturday, April 2. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. Bob and Lenore Dolphin&s big bash. An absolute must-do for all marathoners. (425) 226-1518. www.ontherun.com FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon. Full starts at 8 a.m, Cornet Bay Marina. Half at 8:30 a.m, Oak Harbor. Great vistas of the Sound. (206) 729- 9972. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 1. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver , BC . 7 a.m. Fees vary, the sooner the cheaper. Visit website for details www.adidasvanmarathon.ca . FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 1. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt , CA . Through those BIG trees--need we say more!

Sunday, May 15. Capital City Marathon and Half Marathon. Olympia . 7:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website. Also a 5 miler. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org/ . FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 5. San Juan Island Marathon . Third year for highly scenice course. Also Half. Later starting time this year will allow for early morning arrivals. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com . FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 12. North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half. Port Angeles . 9 a.m. Larry Little (360) 417-1301. www.nodm.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 10. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair. Seattle . FEATURED RACE.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Sunday, January 23. Seattle Open X-C. Lincoln Park , Seattle. Distances TBA. (206) 499-4329.

RELAYS

Sunday, April 17. FootZone Mt. Si Relay and Ultra. Snoqualmie. 6 a.m. 57.1-mile relay, 50 mile and 50k ultra. 5 person relay teams and two ultras. (425) 556-0383.

Sunday, May 8. Hood River Valley Relay. Five person teams run is 55.8 miles, walk 38 miles, both $350. www.eventmgnt.com. FEATURED RACE.

Fri. & Sat. July 22-23. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person teams to cover 152.5 miles $880. Walk with a 7-person team $560. www.eventmgnt.com. FEATURED RACE.

TRACK AND FIELD University of Washington Indoor Track and Field schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. Some world-class athletes may show up. For more details check the UW&s official athletic web site.

January 15-Dempsey Indoor Preview

January 16-UW Open meet #1, entry deadline 1/12

January 28-29-UW Indoor Invitational

January 30-UW Open Meet #2, entry deadline 1/26
February 12-The Husky Classic

February 13-UW Open #3

February 25-26-MPSF Indoor Championships, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation members only, entry deadline 2/23.

March 5, 2005- NCAA Last Chance Qualifier, entry deadline 2/23.

Different events and distances are scheduled for each weekend. All of these events are subject to changes. Please see www.gohuskies.com .

ULTRAS.

Saturday, January 8. Bridle Trails 50K . Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. Dirt trails. Bring a light&this will finish in the dark. Potentially very muddy. 3 p.m. Other events too. (206) 329-1466. www.seattlerunningcompany.com .

Saturday, January 22. Capitol Peak Fat Ass. Olympia . 8 a.m. 16.5 mile trail loop w/ 2200 feet of gain. (360) 455-1400.

Saturday, March 19. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Bellingham . 8 a.m. NW classic run. Muddy hilly trail run looping over Chuckanut Mtn.

Sunday, April 17. FootZone Mt. Si Relay and Ultra. Snoqualmie. 6 a.m. 57.1-mile relay, 50-mile and 50K ultra. 5 person relay teams and two ultras. (425) 556-0383.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Super Jock &n Jill Sports Medicine Clinics . Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Variety of great sports medicine people. See www.superjocknjill.com for schedule. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock &n Jill Clinics . For clubs, organizations, teams, businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe construction, and training. Tom or Ty at Super Jock &n Jill Event Promotions, 522-7711.

COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PEMCO All-Sports Clinic. February 4-6. Sea-Tac Double Tree. Bryan Hoddle bhoddle@usa.net .

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 .

FootZone Running Club. Headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sports medicine and product clinics, club uniforms, and other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com . (425) 556-0383.

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.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven. Every other Tuesday, 30 minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. $15 by appointment only. (206) 676-4955 or steve@fairhavenrunners.com .

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

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group . All abilities welcome including walkers. 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. (425) 985-8724.

Joints in Motion . Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in selected marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. (206) 547-2707.

Train To End Stroke . American Stroke Association&s training 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 .

REGULAR RUNS

The following runs are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted. Regular coaching runs with fees are under &Coaching and Special Programs.&

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon 360-336-2475 Easy-Beginners run usually 4 miles 8 to 10 minute pace. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

6 p.m. Super Jock &n Jill Fun Runs . 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone, all levels welcome. Distance 5 & 7 miles. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners . All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (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 . Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston HS. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts . Kentwood H. S., Kent. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.

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

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

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run . Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537- 8712.

5:30 p.m. Bellevue FootZone 5-8 mile intervals . (425) 462-7463.

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. 8-11 min mile . Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts . Richland High Track ( Richland). Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners . A friendly run of 8-11 minutes per mile pace. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs.

6 p.m. Race walking with Janelle Kaufman at WWU . This walk will meet at the track. Call Janelle at 671-6866. for details.

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

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. Greenlake. 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. Bellingham 1-2 hour trail runs . Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

6 p.m. Redmond FootZone all levels welcome. Distance 5 & 7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners . All levels welcome. 3-7 miles. Meet at Redmond Footzone. Barbara Sobey (425) 861-3472.

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

6 p.m. Always Running/Super Jock &n Jill Community Runs . 5-6 miles, all abilities welcome. Meet at Always Running. (206) 985-7405.

6:00 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx , 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Tempo Run 6 to 8 miles, 6-8 minute pace, geared for the advanced runner. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

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. (360) 735-2580.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club 4-8 mile run , Katie Downs on the Tacoma Waterfront. (253) 606-2511.

6:30 p.m. The Run Against Bush running group . Triple J Caf&, 101 Central Way, Kirkland. dschachmatt@earthlink.net .

THURSDAY

5:30 p.m. Fitness walk around Fairhaven store, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 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 .

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs , Piecora&s Pizza, Kirkland, contact (425-822-7047) or email: lynnscot@gte.net .

6:00 p.m. 1 hour hilly trail run @ medium pace. Fairhaven Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone 4-6 miles . (425) 391- 3132.

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

6:00 p.m. Issaquah Footzone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 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. www.westseattlerunners.org .

FRIDAY

7:00 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx , 360-336- 2475 ( west off I-5 exit 226 to 1st street, 4th business on the right ) Early Morning Run usually 6 miles @ 8-10 minute pace. An excellent way to start your day. http://www.skagitrunners.org/

SATURDAY

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

7 a.m. Normandy Park Running Club . All levels, no pressure. Run at own pace and distance. Everyone welcome. Just west of Sea-Tac. Call David Knox (206) 835-2887. nprunners@earthlink.net.

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners 4-mile jaunt around Kitsap Lake . All levels, non-competitive, 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. Fleet Feet Sports Group Run. All levels, start at store. (253) 862-8890.

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 12 th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners . All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call Mona Petrou (425)743-9663. www.eastsiderunners.com

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

9:00 a.m. Frontrunners Lesbian and Gay Running Club . Greenlake Community Center. Jon, (206) 320-9195. www.seattlefrontrunners.org .

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

HASH. 2:00 p.m. (1 st and 3 rd Saturdays, call to be sure PLEASE). Whidbey Island Super Hash (W. I. S. H. 3). Family Hash. Linda or Gary Youngs, (360) 678-3441.

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.

7:30 a.m. Port Townsend Running Club . Fort Worden, meet near the tennis courts, easy runs from 1 to 2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8 a.m. North Sound Runners, Jennings Park, Marysville. (425) 397-7214.

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners . Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.org .

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.

8 a.m. Footzone Running Club. Long runs 8-20 miles , Redmond Footzone. Anyone welcome. (425) 556-0383.

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.

RACEWALKING

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

Around Green Lake un-judged walks are held in Seattle most months at Greenlake Community Centre, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

Bellingham Race walking . 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. Each of the following events are from 2K to 5K in length, and are open to the public and no experience is necessary--newcomers are given instruction on site. Starts anytime from 10 a.m.-12 noon. $5 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: www.Cascadeoc.org . Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday, January 8. Orienteering at Shoreview Park. Innis Arden Way & 9th Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: Dave Enger, enger@tranplaneng.com , 425-822-6245

Saturday, January 22. Orienteering at Farrel McWhirter Park. 19545 NE Redmond Rd., Redmond. Info: Dean Vergillo, rvergillo@aol.com, 425-788-1393