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February 2006

FEATURED RACES

Sunday, February 12-Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K. Greenlake. 9 a.m.

Saturday, February 25-Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #3-15 Mile and 15 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma.

Sunday, March 12-Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Day Dash 3.5 Miles (approx.). Seattle.

Saturday, March 25-Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #4-20 Mile and 20 K or New 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma.

Sunday, March 26- Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon, 8K, Kids Dash. Mercer Island.

Saturday, April 8- Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington.

Sunday, April 9- Birch Bay International Road Race 15K and 30K. Birch Bay.

Sunday, April 23- Vanc ouver Sun Run 10K and Kids Run. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, May 7- Vancouver International Marathon- Vancouver , B.C.

Sunday, May 21- Capital City Marathon, Half, and 5 Miler, Olympia.

REGULAR RACES AND EVENTS

Saturday, February 4.

3rd Camano View Dash 5K Run/Walk 10K Run. Camano Island. 9 a.m. $15 includes T. DOR $18 no T. Hilly challenging course. Kim Peterson (360) 422-6461.

Lord Hill Trail Runs 10, 20, & 30 miles. Snohomish. 7:30 a.m. Free. 10.5 mile loop course through hilly, wooded course. (425) 280-6158.

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.

Super Bowl Dash, Half-Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Olympia. 11 a.m (360) 273-9684. wanttoduit@hotmail.com . www.ontherunevents.com

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

Saturday, February 11.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5- 2mi Track. Nathan Hale HS. 9 a.m. 5th race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com.

GBRC Two for the Road 5K Run/Walk. Bellingham. 10 a.m. DOR only. GBRC members free, 18 and under $3, all others $5. (360) 527-1747. www.gbrc.net.

Youth Against Crime Benefit Challenge 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Lakewood. 9 a.m. (253) 376-5737.

Sunday, February 12.

Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K. Greenlake. 9 a.m. A Valentine's Day run and walk. $25, $30 DOR. Includes long-sleeve T. Couples division and open. (206) 729-9972. www.promotionevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

Valentine Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K & 1 miler. Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273-9684. wanttoduit@hotmail.com . www.ontherunevents.com .

Saturday, February 18.

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6- 2mi Road Hdcp. Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. 6th race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee, T-Shirts and chance at divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. $5 single race fee, DOR only, no T. 206-522-7711. www.superjocknjill.com.

Matchmaker 5K. Centralia. Walk 9:30 a.m., Run 10 a.m. (360) 736-4812. www.matchmaker5Krun.com.

Saturday, February 25.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #3-15 Mile and 15 K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 3rd of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848- 2844, (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

Skagit Symphony's 8th Annual Smelt Run 5K & 10K. La Conner. 10 a.m. $12, $22 w/T, Family walk $20. DOR add $4. (360) 848- 9336. www.skagitsymphony.com.

Sunday, February 26.

AAdvantage Cash "River Run" 4.4 Mile Run and 2.2 Mile Run/Walk. Hoquiam. 1 pm. $15 per entry $18 DOR. (360) 532- 5700 ext. 240.

Non-Leap Classic, Half-marathon, 10 miles, 10K, 5K & 1 mile. Olympia. 11:00 a.m. (360) 273-9684. wanttoduit@hotmail.com . www.ontherunevents.com

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

MARCH

Saturday, March 4.

Honeywagon Runs 13.1 and 4 Mile Runs. Everson. 10 a.m. GBRC member free, non-members $5. Flat roads through farm lands. Vicki Griffiths (360) 671-6645. www.gbrc.net.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai , ID. Scenic flat out-and-back course. $28. w/T and $15 w/o. (208) 882-4202.

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

Run 4 Luck 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Chehalis. 9 a.m. 10 & under $10, $15 w/o T, $20 w/T till2 2/24. DOR $25. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595.

Saturday, March 11.

9th Annual Runnin O' the Green 5 Mile and 2 Mile. Bellingham. 10 a.m. $15, $20 DOR. Lance Romo (360) 647-7665.

Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K. Port Angeles.10 a.m. First race of 3 race Athletes Choice Race Series. $20, $25 DOR, $50 for series. (360) 461-2966. www.athleteschoice.info.

Sunday, March 12.

Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Day Dash 3.5 Miles (approx.). Seattle. 9 a.m. Through-city course. One of the biggest single events in the city or state. More for fun than accurate time. Followed by killer Beer Garden. 1-800-343-4411. www.stpatsdash.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, March 19.

The 20th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Columbia Center, Downtown Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, lots of fun! $35 individual fee till 3/13, $50 after. (206) 957- 4564.

Saturday, March 25

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #4-20 Mile and 20 K or New 5K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 4th of annual four race series. $10, series fee $40, FSRC member discounts available. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 848- 2844, (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

The Boardwalk 5K. Husky Stadium, Seattle.10 a.m. New event benefiting health and fitness programs in Seattle public schools. $25, $30 DOR, $10 12 & Under, includes T-Shirt. (206) 252-0476. www.schoolkidscomefirst.com.

Sunday, March 26.

Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon, 8K, Kids Dash. Mercer Island. 7:30 a.m. Fees vary. Run/Walk for colon cancer awareness with pledges and donations. (206) 236- 5323 Ext 1920. www.ontherunevents.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

APRIL

Saturday, April 1.

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

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, April 2.

Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. See Marathons.

Saturday, April 8.

Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. $10 run, $5 walk. T's $10. Dean Taylor. (360) 856-6990. www.tuliprun.com. FEATURED RACE.

Submarine Anniversary Run 10K and 5K. Naval Submarine Base Bangor. 9 a.m. $8, $20 families by 4/1, after $10 each. T's $10. John Gardner (360) 692-8994.

Robin Hill 5K and 10K Run. Sequim. 10 a.m. 2 nd race in 3 Athlete's Choice Race Series. $20, $25 DOR, $50 for series. (360) 461-2966. www.athleteschoice.info.

Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, April 9.

Birch Bay International Road Race 15K and 30K. Birch Bay. 8 a.m. New event expected to draw from U.S. and Canada, great water views promised. (360) 325-0715. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, April 15.

Toe Jam Half Marathon, 10K, 1 Mile Kids Dash. Bainbridge Island H.S. 9:15 a.m. $20, $25 w/T. (206) 662-2066.

Rattler Half-Marathon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. $25 by 4/9, $32.50 after. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Capitol Peak 50 mile and 25K. See ultras and relays.

Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relays. See ultras and relays.

Sunday, April 23.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K and Kids Run. Vancouver. 9 a.m. Fees vary. One of world's largest races! See www.canada.com/vancouversun/sunrun/index.html. (604) 689-9441. FEATURED RACE.

Spokane River Run 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K. Spokane. 9 a.m. Dirt trail course. Fees vary. (509) 710-7760. www.spokaneriverrun.com.

Wenatchee Marathon. See Marathons.

Mt Si Relay and Ultra. See Relays and Ultras.

WSU 100K Relay & Solo. See Relays and Ultras.

Saturday, April 29.

Shorebird Festival Run 10K, 5K, and 2 Mile Run. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $15 till 4/21, $18 after, includes T. No T $10. (360) 532- 5700 ext. 240.

Bulldog 5K. Olympia. 9 a.m. Runners 18 and under $10, adults $15 includes T. After 4.10 add $5. Proceeds to support summer school programs. (360) 596-3000.

Hawk Walk/Run 5K. Redmond. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. USATF certified course. Kerry or John (425) 867-5264.

Sunday, April 30.

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

MARATHONS

Saturday, April 1. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Selah. 8 a.m. Before 2/28 $60, after $75. Point to point marathon course is exceptionally scenic as it offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon. (425) 226-1518 or (509) 966-0188. www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 2. Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. 8 a.m. Moderately hilly but very scenic course. Fees vary, see website. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729- 9972. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 23. Wenatchee Marathon. Wenatchee. Second running of this new event. Also offered are a half- marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K (for kids). Traffic-free course. USATF certified Marathon and 10K courses.www.wenatcheemarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 7. Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Half, and 10K. Humboldt , CA. A beautiful through-the-woods run. www.theave.org.

Sunday, May 7. Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver , B.C. 7:30 a.m. Great event and expo. Scenic through- city course is one of the best. www.vanmarathon.ca. (604)-872- 2928. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 21. Capital City Marathon, Half, and 5 Miler. Olympia. 7 a.m. Fees vary. New course this year. Saturday Expo. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Sunday, February 25. Invest in Youth 50K. Pilchuck Trailhead, Centennial Trail. $25 minimum in pledges. Minimal aid, out and back course. (425) 334-8401. kkreft@aol.com.

Saturday, March 18. 14th Annual Chuckanut Mountain 50K Trail Run. Bellingham. 8 a.m. A NW classic run. Muddy hilly trail run looping over Chuckanut Mtn. (206) 715-0919. www.gbrc.net.

Sunday, April 2. WSU 100K Relay & Solo. WSU Campus. Solos 6 a.m. Teams 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Relay (max 10 person) $16 per person, ultra $45. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Saturday, April 8. Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. Wenatchee. 9:30 a.m. A Nordic, alpine, run, bike and paddle legs that span the 35 mile Wenatchee or 20 mile Columbia courses. (509) 662- 8799. www.2r2.org.

Saturday, April 15. Capitol Peak 50 mile and 25K. Olympia. Ultra and relay event. Ultras at 6 a.m. relays at 7 a.m. (360) 455-1400. www.capitolpeakultras.com.

Saturday, April 15. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relays. Wenatchee. 10 a.m. Teams of school age children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. (509) 662- 8799. www.r2r.org.

Sunday, April 23. Mt Si Relay and Ultra. Snoqualmie Elementary School, Snoqualmie. 57 mile Team Relay, consisting of ten legs, for five person teams. Plus two ultra runs of 50 Miles and 50 Km.: www.eastsiderunners.com .

TRACK AND FIELD

2006 UW Track and Field Schedule. See website at www.gohuskies.com.

March 18. UW Outdoor Preview. Husky Stadium. 9 a.m.

April 20-22. Oregon Invitational. Eugene, OR. TBA.

April 29. UW-WSU Dual. Pullman. TBA

May 6. Ken Shannon Invite. Husky Stadium. 9 a.m.

May 6-7,13-14. Pac-10 Championships. Eugene, OR. All Day.

May 26-27. NCAA West Regional. Provo, UT. All Day.

May 7-10. NCAA Outdoor Championships. Sacramento, CA. All Day.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Friday-Sunday, February 3, 4, 5. PEMCO Northwest Track and Field Clinic. Sea-Tac Double Tree Hotel at the airport. www.allsportsschool.com. jharryman@allsportsschool.com.

Tuesday, February 7. Importance of Core Strength. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

Tuesday, March 7. Jump Start Triathlon Training. 6:30 p.m. Always Running. Free. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

Wednesday, March 29-Sunday April 2. Beyond Running's "Spring Training" Trail Running Camp with Scott Jurek. www.beyond-running.com. (206) 325-0064.

Friday, April 28-Monday, May 1. Beyond Running's "Beginners Only" Trail Running Camp with Scott Jurek. www.beyond- running.com. (206) 325-0064.

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

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 aimed 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.

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.

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

TUESDAY

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Always Running 3.2 Miles Around Greenlake. Followed by strengthening workout, use of facilities, before and after run. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com.

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

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

5:15 pm Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at the Highline YMCA 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Sylvester Middle School 16227 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien for a track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey youotterbe@msn.com or 206-242- 8185

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs. All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

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.

5:30 p.m. Track Run at Kentwood High School Track. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041. www.interurbanrunners.net.

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

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Kentwood High School. Track workouts. Steve Israel (253) 797-0041.

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 p.m. NIKEtown Seattle Running Club. NIKEtown Downtown Seattle. All runners and walkers, all paces welcome. 3, 5, or 7 mile run/walk. Greg Denny (206) 447-6453 ext. 237.

6 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6:15 p.m. Spokane Community College. Dori Robertson (509) 999-5856.

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 PM. Club Oly 5 mile run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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 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 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.

6 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports Group Runs. 4-6 miles at 8- 10 min/mile pace. Bonney Lake, Wa. (253) 862-8890. staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com.

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running, Tacoma - 6 Pacific Ave. Run 4 to 8 miles. Contact J. Ellis at 253-606-2511

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

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

THURSDAY

5 p.m. Kitsap Family YMCA Running Group (y-runners), Run for Your Life. Bremerton YMCA. 60 Magnuson Way. All levels, non- competitive, newcomers welcome. 360 377-3741.

5:30 p.m. Kitsap Running Co. Group Runs.All abilities. Up to 1 hr. 19520 Viking Av NW, Poulsbo. (360) 697-3353.

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

6:00 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7mi easy. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

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. 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 p.m. Run 26. Alderwood. 6-9 miles, 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on the UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com

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

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club. Scorecard Pub in Federal Way. Larry Coyne (253) 653-4456.

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.

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 12th 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.

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. www.interurbanrunners.net.

HASH. 2:00 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.

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.

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Women Run/Walk/Team Survivor NW. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. 206.522.7711

8:00 a.m. Club Oly runs of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com

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 a.m. Run 26. Redmond Watershed. 12-16 miles. 7-9 minute pace. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

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

Racewalk Clinics -Second Saturday of every month. Racewalk clinic for beginners or intermediate walkers. Green Lake Community Center, south side. By appointment only. 10 a.m. Instructor Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393 www.albionarts.com/racewalking

Second Saturday Race Around Green Lake. Informal unjudged racewalk races are held every month. Meet at south side of the Green Lake Community Center at 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

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: cascadeoc.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866.


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