FEBRUARY / MARCH / APRIL

CALENDAR BY EVENT

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, February 21 - Super Jock and Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix #6. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Saturday, February 21 - FSRC Resolution Run Series #3, 15 Miles/15K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma

Saturday, February 28 - Smelt Run 5 & 10K. LaConner,

Sunday, March 14 - Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle.

Saturday, March 20. - FSRC Resolution Run Series #4, 20Miles/20K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma

Sunday, March 28. - Mercer Island Rotary Run Day Half Marathon 8K Classic. Mercer Island

Saturday, April 3 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah, WA

Sunday, April 4 - Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon.

Sunday, April 4 - Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie.

Saturday, April 10 - Skagit Valley Tulip Runs 5 and 2 mile. Burlington.

Sunday, April 18 - Vancouver Sun Run 10K , Downtown Vancouver, BC.

Saturday, April 24 - Salt Lake City Marathon. Salt Lake City, UT.

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia.


FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 7

Super Jock n Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix #5. Nathan Hale High School, Seattle. $5. 9:00 a.m. Fifth race in series. (800) 343-4411.

Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham. 10:00 a.m. A scenic trail run, mostly woods. (360) 671-1670.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.

Lord Hill Trails Fun Run. Snohomish, WA. 7:30 a.m. 10, 20, &32 mile. Lord Hill Regional Park, Loop course. Trail run with gravel and rocks. (425) 280-6158.


Sunday, February 8

18th Annual Partners in Pain 5K. West Central Community Center, Spokane. 10:00 a.m. A fun run for couples, with awards to fastest male/female teams. Fees vary from team to single, T to no T. (509) 238-9591,


Saturday, February 14

Friendship 5K and 1 Mile. McLane School. Olympia. Couples or individuals. 9:15 am, kids trot at 9. $20, $35 team; $25 -$40 DOR. (360) 427- 6189.

Matchmaker 5K. Ft. Borst Parkk. Centralia. 10 am. Couples $35, Indiv. $20, both w/T. (350) 736-4812.

Valentine Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:00 a.m. Lots of post race food! (360) 273- 9684.


Saturday, February 21

Super Jock and Jill/New Balance Winter Grand Prix #6. Magnuson Park, Seattle. 9:00 a.m. $5. Final race of series. Approx. 2 mile road handicap. (800) 343-4411.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #3, 15Miles/15K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma. 9:00 a.m. Third race in series. $8. Indoor recovery area, hot showers and hot food after each race. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com. Or bmcdpwell@harbornet.com. FEATURED RACE.


Saturday, February 28

Smelt Run 5 & 10K. LaConner, Newly energized race has USATF certified courses, one of first chances of the season to make the NWR list! (360) 848-9336. www.active.com. FEATURED RACE.

Snowfest 3 Miles. Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. 10 am. Trail around the lake. (509) 565-5007.

14th Annual Leprechaun Scurry. Coeur d'Alene, ID. 10 a.m. A 3 mile walk, jog, or run for everyone. Heather Taylor (208) 661-2401.


Sunday, February 29

Leap Year Classic Half Marathon, 10K, 5k, 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11:00 a.m. 1st time event, will be held every leap year. Lots of post race food. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.

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

MARCH

Saturday, March 6.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.

Run For Luck 5K, 10K, 1 Mile. Horizons Elementary School, Lacey. 9:00 a.m. $20 before 2/27, After $25. T's included while they last. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595 shawg@co.thurston.wa.us, www.thurston-parks.org.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai Landing, ID. 10 am. Scenic flat out-and-back course. $22 by 2/28 w/shirt, $13 no shirt; $28 and $15 DOR. (208) 882-4202. www.palouseroadrunners.org.


Sunday, March 14.

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

St. Paddy's Day Five. Spokane Community College. 10 a.m. 5 mile event. Bloomsday seeding event. $10 by 3/5 w/T, $5 no T. After-$15, $10 (509) 624-4297 .

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.

Shamrock Runs. Portland, OR. 15k, 8k, 5k, 4 mile walk and 1k Leprechaun Lap. 7:30 a.m. 10,000 participants. Benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. (503) 203-9166.

Saturday, March 20.

FSRC Resolution Run Series #4, 20Miles/20K. Steilacoom High School, Tacoma. 9:00 a.m. Final and longest race in series. $8. Indoor recovery area, hot showers and hot foo. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com, or bmcdpwell@harbornet.com. FEATURED RACE.


Sunday, March 21.

The 18th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia Presented by Virginia Mason Medical Center. Bank of America Tower, Downtown Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, big field, lots of fun. www.tlls.org/wa/bigclimb.


Sunday, March 28.

Mercer Island Rotary Run Day Half Marathon 8K Classic. Mercer Island. 9:00 a.m. kids's race, 9:30 Half and 8K. Fees vary, DOR okay. Includes mile walk and kids dash. (206) 236-5323 x1920. www.racecenter.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

20th Annual Dugan's Run 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Ocean Shores. Flat Course. 10k and 5k 10:30a.m., 1 mile 10:15, 10 a.m. kids dash. (360) 289- 2330.

April Fools' Run Half Marathon. Gibsons to Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, B.C. 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. 2- and 4-person relays, too. (877) 493-6163 or (604) 886-7786. www.foolsrun.com


APRIL

Saturday, April 3.

Run for the Honeywagon 13.1 mi, 4 mi, and Kids Run. Nooksack Valley Middle School, Everson. 10:00 a.m. Kerry & Terry Thalhofer (360) 595-2403, terrythalhofer@cs.com or Jeannie VanCorbach (360) 318-8949, JvanCorbach@peacehealth.org.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8:00 a.m. Free. Monthly Series, chart your progress.


Sunday, April 4.

Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Point-to-point courses through a beautiful island setting, both end in historical Coupeville. Full at 8, Half at 8:30. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Spring Ahead 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K. British Columbia. 8 a.m. A rural race in Mission, BC. (604) 826-4721.


Saturday, April 10.

Skagit Valley Tulip Runs 5 and 2 mile. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. Skagit Runners event on loop course, dirt trails and pavement. $10 no shirt, 14 & under free; $15 DOR. Race shirts for $8.50. Family discounts. (360) 856- 6990. www.active.com. FEATURED RACE.

Easter Marathon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. 5th annual event. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684. See also marathons.


Saturday, April 17th.

Y Run for Kids 5K and Daffodil Dash. Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR includes T. Benefits YMCA late night kids programs. Christina (253) 597-6444.

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. Trail run. $25, DOR add $5. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com

Sunday, April 18

Vancouver Sun Run 10K Downtown Vancouver, BC. 9 am. Over 50,000 participants are expected for this mega-event. Some world-class runners are brought in too. Special overnight pkgs, offered. (604) 689-9441, www.sunrun.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 18

Spokane River Runs 25K, 10K, 5K. Seven Mile Bridge, Spokane. Dirt trail course. 25K - 9 am, 10 &5 at 10 am. 25K - $30 w/T, 10 & 5 $20 w/T, $15 no T. DOR add $10. (509) 324-8804. www.spokaneriverrun.com.


Saturday, April 24.

Hawk Run and Walk 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Second certified 5k of the season.

Connell Lions 8K and Inland Empire 8K Championship. Pioneer Park, Connell. 9:00 am. @12 w/T, $6 no T. DOR, add $2. (509) 234-8606. E-mail sellersj@bossig.com.


Sunday, April 25.

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


MARATHONS

Saturday, February 14. Valentine Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:00 a.m. Lots of post race food! (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 3. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. Starkly scenic route point-top-point through historical wild area. Great small-town ambience, event directed by Bob and Lenore Dolphin. 8 a.m. (425) 226-1518. www.ontherun.com/yrcm. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 4. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Point-to-point courses through a beautiful island setting, both end in historical Coupeville. Full at 8, Half at 8:30. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, April 10. Easter Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10 a.m. 5th annual event. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 24. Salt Lake City Marathon. Salt Lake City, UT. 7 a.m. www.saltlakecitymarathon.com. (801) 412-6060. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC. Also featured half marathon. Great weekend of events in great city. Rates vary, see entry form (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia. 7:30 a.m. $50, also half $40, 5 mile $25, kid's run $8. USATF certified. Tom Jensen (360) 786-1786. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 30. Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon. North Idaho College, Coeur d' Alene, ID. 7 a.m., 1/2 at 8 a.m. $42 full, $35 1/2. 27th year for the event. Flat course with two minor hills. Steve Pierce (208) 651-2326. www.cdamarathon.org.

ULTRAS

Saturday, January 24. Capitol Peak MEGA Fat Ass 50K and 25K. Olympia. Another run in memory of Scott McQueeney Education Fund. $10 suggested donation. Forest hills, moderate hills, usually muddy. (360) 455-1400. j.pearch@comcast.net. www.run2xs.com/Run/cpfatass/index.htm.

Saturday, March 13. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Bellingham. 8:00 a.m. Limited to 250 runners. Pre-reg only by 3/6. $20 single, $30 couple, $40 family. www.gbrc.net/chuckanut50k. (206) 715-0919, krissy@montrail.com.

Sunday, March 21. Self-Transcendence 40K Solo/Relay Run. Seward Park, Seattle. The race takes place on a fast, flat, and scenic 4k loop around the park peninsula and is Pacific Northwest Association/USA Track and Field- sanctioned. Pre-reg. Solo $25, Duo $15 per person, 5 person team $10 per. DOR Solo $35, Duo $25 per, 5 person team $20 per, long sleeves $10. Girilal Scott Hansen (206) 523-2880. Also see Relays.

Sunday, April 4. Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie. 6:30 a.m. 50 mile and 50 km solo, 57 mile relay w/ 5 person teams. Before 3/15 ultras $40, teams $150. After 3/15 $50 and $175. ontherun.com. (206) 300-4585. See also relays.

Sunday, April 4. WSU 100k Relay & Solo. Pullman. More info to come. Wendy Shuttleworth (509) 335-7728. See also ultra.


RELAYS

Sunday, March 21. Self-Transcendence 40K Solo/Relay Run. Seward Park, Seattle. The race takes place on a fast, flat, and scenic 4k loop around the park peninsula and is Pacific Northwest Association/USA Track and Field- sanctioned. Pre-reg. Solo $25, Duo $15 per person, 5 person team $10 per. DOR Solo $35, Duo $25 per, 5 person team $20 per, long sleeves $10. Girilal Scott Hansen (206) 523-2880. Also see Ultras.

Sunday, April 4. Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie. 6:30 a.m. 50 mile and 50 km solo, 57 mile relay w/ 5 person teams. Before 3/15 ultras $40, teams $150. After 3/15 $50 and $175. Limited to 120 teams. ontherun.com. (206) 300-4585. See also Ultras.

Sunday, April 4. WSU 100k Relay & Solo. Pullman. More info to come. Wendy Shuttleworth (509) 335-7728. See also ultra.

Saturday, April 17. Junior Ridge to River Relay. Mission Ridge, Wenatchee. Junior version of the next day's Ridge to River Relay. School age kids only. (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org.

Sunday, April 18. Ridge to River Relay. Mission Ridge, Wenatchee. 20 or 35 mile legs. Multi-sport relay consisting of running, kayaking, and skiing. Teams of 2-6 or solo. Two days of festivities. 7:30 a.m. first of several waves. (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org.

TRACK AND FIELD

The 2004 University of Washington Indoor Track Schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. For more details check the UW's official athletic web site, www.gohuskies.com.
January 31. UW Indoor Invitational
February 14. Pac-10 Invitational
February 27 MPSF Indoor Championships
February 28. MPSF Indoor Championships
March 6. NCAA Last Chance Qualifier

Indoor Track and Field for all Ages/Levels. These meets will be held in the Dempsey Indoor Facility on the U.W. campus and are not affiliated with the WIAA. Youth athletes: do NOT wear your school uniform. All athletes may enter online at www.directathletics.com. The dates are: Feb. 1, and Feb. 15.


CAMPS AND CLINICS

2004 Connell Hammer Festival. Saturday, March 13. 11 am. Introduction to this event plus all-levels competition, BBQ follows. (509) 234- 8606. E-mail sellersj@bossig.com.

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 Education

February 6-8, 2004. Pemco All Sports Clinic SeaTac Doubletree Inn: for more info, see www.allsportschool.com.


T&F Officiating Classes

Feb. 9 & 23. Foss HS or PLU in Tacoma.
Feb. 22. SW Community Center near Sealth HS in Seattle.
Check the pnft.org website in January for complete details.


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.

FootZone Running Club. New running club headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck and Aimee Haag, 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.

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukemia 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. 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. (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 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 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.

Sound Sports, Sounds Fun. No Fee, All Fun. Beginners to Advanced. Sunday morning long runs, Wednesday night group runs, from store in downtown Seattle. Kickoff meeting: 2/4/03 @ 7p.m. or 2/8/03 @ 5p.m. First run 2/11. Contact store for details: 206-624-6717

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

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

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

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 12th 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.

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. searunco@aol.com.

6:30 p.m. Eastside Runners Prediction Runs, Luke McRedmond Park, Redmond. Contact Leo Smale: leosmale@hotmail.com.

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

5:30 p.m. Sound Sports Group Run, 80 Madison St. Downtown Seattle between 1st and Western. All abilities. Call store for details, 206-624- 6717.

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 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.

6:00 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.
6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way, Auburn areas. Vern Stoffel, (206) 941-9604.

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.

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

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. Meet at Redmond FootZone - Long run, 8 - 20 miles. (425) 556-0383.

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

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

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, 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. 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.

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. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783- 3866

Special Events.

PNTF Awards Dinner. Pacific NW Track & Field will host its annual awards dinner on Friday, January 30, at the College Club, 505 Madison St. in downtown Seattle. Social hour is a 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Athletes of the Year in the open and masters divisions as well as contributors to our sport will be recognized.