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February 2005

Featured Races

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.

S unday, 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.

S unday, April 10. Whidbey Island Marathon and Half.

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

S unday, 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.

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. Also 10, 6.2, 3.1, & 1 mile races. (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 5K and Tot Trot . McLane Elementary School 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. 9 a.m. starting time. Ren_Galier@msn.com . FEATURED RACE.

Birch Bay Marathon . See Marathons.

Saturday, February 26.

Smelt Run 5K & 10K . La Conner. 10 a.m. $12, $22 w/T. DOR ad $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. Supports Thurston County Parks & Rec. youth programs. 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 Half Marathon & 4-Miler . Everson. 10 a.m. GBRC members free, non-members $5. Flat roads through farmlands. (360) 671-6645.

Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K . Port Angeles. 10 a.m. carol@athelteschoice.info athleteschoice.info. (360) 461-2966.

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

Saturday, March 12.

8th Annual Runnin& O& the Green 5 Mile & 2 Mile . Bellingham. 10 a.m. $12, $16 DOR. Cori Kauk (360) 647-7665. ckauk@cob.org.

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.

Run for Sight 5K. Airway Heights, just east of Spokane. 9 a.m. Fee&s vary, T&s available. Flat course. Marc Tareski. (509) 244-5888.

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. 9 a.m. starting time.,Hot showers and food after. Ren at ren_gallier@msn.com . (253) 565-1437. FEATURED RACE.

Leprachaun Classic 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. www.ontherun.com or www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

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 18th 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. (206) 628-0777.

Saturday, March 26.

Easter Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Also a marathon, see marathons. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday. March 27.

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

APRIL

Saturday, April 2.

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. (206) 527-5099.

Sunday, April 3.

No Fooling 10K, 5K & 1 Mile . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. www.active.com or wanttoduit@hotmail.com . www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 9.

Skagit Valley Tulip 2 & 5 Mile Run . Burlington. 9:30 a.m. $10 run, $5 walk, T&s $10. After 4/1 $15 and $10 no T. www.skagitrunners.com Dean Taylor (360) 856-6990.

Robin Hill Run 5K and 15K . Port Angeles. 10 a.m. carol@athelteschoice.info athleteschoice.info. (360) 461-2966.

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, April 16.

Connell Lions 8K and Inland Northwest 8K Championship . Pioneer Park, Connell. 9 a.m. $12 w/T, $6 no T, DOR ad $2. Certified course. (509) 234-8606. sellersj@bossig.com .

Rattler Half Marathon . Winthrop. (509) 996-3287.

Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K kids run . Wenatchee, 8 a.m. Half Marathon $40, 10K $25, 5K $20, 2K $15. After 3/1 $50, $30, $25, $15. DOR Half Marathon $60. Also a marathon, see marathons. (509) 662-2066. www.wenatcheemarathon.com

Y run for Kids 5K and Daffodil Dash . Tacoma. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR includes T. Benefits YMCA

Sunday, April 17.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K . Vancouver, B.C. 9 a.m. Over 50,00 participants expected for this mega-event. Special overnight packages available. $35 ( Can.) by 3/31, $40 after, no DOR. (604) 689-9441. www.sunrun.com FEATURED RACE

Spokane River Runs 25K, 10K, 5K . Spokane. 9 a.m. Dirt trail course. Fees vary. www.spokaneriverrun.com (509) 710-7760.

Sunday, April 24.

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

Saturday, April 30.

4th Annual Hawk Walk/Run 5K . Redmond. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. USATF certified course. Kerry or John (425) 86705264. kvwilkinson@comcast.net

MARATHONS

Saturday, March 26. Easter Marathon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. See also regular runs. (360) 273-9684.

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. dolphinmteam@earthlink.net or (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, April 16. Wenatchee Marathon. Wenatchee. 8 a.m. Before 3/1 $50, 3/1-4/14 $60, DOR $70. Also a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K see regular runs. (509) 662-2066. www.wenatcheemarathon.com .

Saturday, May 1. adidas 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! www.theave.com.

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, May 29. Coeur d& Alene Marathon and Half Marathon . Coeur d& Alene. 7 a.m. www.cdamarathon.org .

Sunday, June 5. San Juan Island Marathon . Third year for highly scenic 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. 7 a.m. Fees vary, see website www.seafair.com or call (206) 728-0123. FEATURED RACE.

RELAYS

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Relay . Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus

Pullman. Up to 10 person teams. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $16 per member before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Ultras. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Saturday, April 9. Wenatchee World&s Junior Ridge To River Relay . Wenatchee. 9 a.m. Teams of school-aged children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. jennifer@r2r.org (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org

Sunday, April 10. 25th Alcoa&s Ridge to River Relay . Wenatchee. 9 a.m. The event is comprised of Nordic, alpine, run, bike, and paddle legs that span the 35-mile Wenatchee or 20-mile Columbia courses. Enter either individually, as an Iron competitor, or as team. jennifer@r2r.org (509) 662-8799. www.r2r.org

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. ontherun.com. (425) 391- 3132. FEATURED RACE.

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

Saturday, June 4. Whistler 100 . Lillooet, Whistler, BC. 12-person relay teams, several divisions, lots of elevation gain and loss, spectacular scenery. Fees vary. 1-800-343-4466.

Saturday, June 4. Rainer-to-Ruston Trail Relay. Carbon River entrance to Mt. Rainier to Ruston in Tacoma. 24 miles for walker teams, 50 for runners. $25 per person. Benefit for Foothills Trail. Also an ultra. www.piercecountytrials.org .

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 .

ULTRAS.

Saturday, March 19. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Bellingham . 8 a.m. NW classic run. Muddy hilly trail run looping over Chuckanut Mtn. (206) 715-0919. www.gbrc.net .

Sunday, April 3. WSU 100K Solo . Hollingbury Fieldhouse, WSU Campus

Pullman. Scenic loop of the Palouse and Snake River Canyons on mostly paved roads (some gravel). Start times 6-8:30am,, $45 solo before March 23. Late fees are in effect after this date. See also Relays. Info including entry forms at www.palouseroadrunners.org

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.

Saturday, June 4. Rainer-to-Ruston Trail 50 mile Ultra. Carbon River entrans to Mt. Rainier to Ruston in Tacoma. $25 per person. Benefit for Foothills Trail. Also a relay. www.piercecountytrials.org .

MULTI-SPORTS

Sunday, March 6. Methow Winter Triathlon . Winthrop. 9 a.m. 12K bike, 20K ski, 8K run. Iron competitors $35, Teams $50, after 2/27 ad $5. www.mvsta.com . (509) 996-3287.

Saturday, March 19. Leprechaun Sprint Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 1:30 p.m. 1 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run or www.active.com (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, March 26. Easter Sprint Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 2:30 p.m. 1 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Sunday, April 3. No Fooling Duathlon . Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 1:30 p.m. 2 mile run, 11 mile bike, 1 mile run. 360) 273-9684.

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.

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 .

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. (206) 391-3448, (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.

Shifting Gears with Fairhaven Runners. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $50/10 wks. Saturdays, 8:30 & 10 a.m. 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!

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.

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

6:00 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles. All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

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.

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.

8 p.m. Road Runner Sports 3-6 miles. All paces welcome, meet at Greenlake store. (206) 517-5100. 7020 Woodlawn.

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-$10 novice, $3 18 & under. Website: www.cascadeoc.org . Hotline: (206) 783-3866.

Saturday, February 5. Orienteering at Forest Park, Everett. Forest Park , 802 Mukilteo blvd. follow signs. Dave Enger, enger@tranplaneng.com . (425) 822-6245.

Saturday, February 26. Orienteering at Fort Steilacoom Park. Go to Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW. Lakewood and follow orienteering signs. Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , (253) 845-6588.

Saturday, March 12. Orienteering at Hamlin Park. NE 160 th St. and 15 th Ave NE, Shoreline. Follow orienteering signs. Jennifer Knowles, jsknowles@msn.com , (253) 845-6588.

Saturday, March 26. Northshore Street Scramble. Kenmore/Bothell. On foot or bicycle. 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt for kids. 6910 NE 170 th St. $3-$15, $25 family. www.streetscramble.com . Eric Bone. (206) 634-2279


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