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February 2007

PLEASE NOTE:While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.

*BEST TIMES LIST:Races that qualify for the Northwest Runner's best times list are marked with an asterisk. USATF- certified courses of other distances are listed as USATF- certified in the description.

FEATURED RACES

Saturday, February 24. Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #3 - 15K & 15 Miles.Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma.

Saturday, March 24. Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #4 - 20K & 20 Miles.Steilacoom H.S., Tacoma.

Sunday, March 11. Henry Weinhard's St. Patrick's Day Dash 3.5 Miles. Seattle.

Sunday, March 25. Mercer Island Half Marathon*. Mercer Island.

Saturday, March 31. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*.Ellensburg to Selah.

Sunday, April 15. Nature's Path Whidbey Island Marathon & Half. Marathon*. Deceeption Pass to Coupeville.

Sunday, April 15. Vancouver Sun Run 10K & Kids Run. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, April 22. Mt. Si Relay.Snoqualmie.

Sunday, April 22. Wenatchee Marathon*.Wenatchee.

Sunday, April 29. Eugene Marathon*.Eugene, OR.

Sunday, May 6. Vancouver International Marathon & Half Marathon. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, May 6. Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K.Spokane.

Sunday, May 20. Capital City Marathon & Half Marathon*.Olympia.

Sunday, June 10. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half*.Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*.Bellevue.

Sunday, October 7. Portland Marathon*.Portland, OR.

Sunday, November 25. Seattle Marathon*.Seattle.

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 3

Frosty Four Miler. Yakima. 12 p.m. Pre-reg. $25 w/T, $13 w/out, DOR $25. Karen (509) 452-0908, kmiller0908@hotmail.com. www.hcrunners.org.

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

Super Bowl Dash Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

Sunday, February 4

Geoduck Gallop Half Marathon & 10K. Evergreen State College, Olympia. 8:30 a.m. Rural roads, rolling course, mostly flat. (360) 867-6741, www.evergreen.edu/athletics/crosscounty/geoduckgallop, dicksonc@evergreen.edu.

Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #2: 10K & 5 Miles.Bremerton, 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a potluck. Second of four in series. $5 pre.reg., $6 DOR. (360) 377-3741.

Saturday, February 10

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #5 - 2 Mile Track. Nathan Hale H. S. 9 a.m. Fifth race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

St. Martin's Homecoming 5K. Lacey. 9 a.m. $15 pre- reg. , $20 DOR. Funds to St. Martin's University XC and track. Julie Sullivan (360) 438-4523.

GBRC Two for the Road 5K. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham. 10 a.m. DOR only. $5, 18 and under $3. www.gbrc.net, sensslen@yahoo.com, or (360) 527-1747.

Run/Walk for the Heart Youth Against Crime Benefit Challenge 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. Ft. Steilacoom Park, Lakewood. 9 a.m. (253) 983-0100.

4th Annual 5K Friendship Run & Tot Trot. Olympia. 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Westside Cooperative Preschool's scholarship fund. $20 single, $35 w/partner by 2/2, add $5 DOR. (360) 866-7383, www.westsidecooperative.org.

Sunday, February 11

Road Runner Sports Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K*. Greenlake, Seattle. 9 a.m. A Valentine's Day run and walk. $25, $30 DOR includes long-sl. T. 2-person team categories. (206) 729-9972, www.promotionevents.com.

21st Partners in Pain 5K. Spokane. 10:30 a.m. No DOR for teams. $15 individual, $30 team w/T by 1/31. $6, $12 w/out. Late fee add $5. www.brrc.net.

Valentine Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273- 9684, www.ontherunevents.com. See also Marathons.

Saturday, February 17

Super Jock 'n Jill New Balance Winter Grand Prix Race #6 - 2 Mile Road. Magnuson Park. 9 a.m. Time handicapped. Sixth race in series of 6. $25 series entry fee beginning 12/1, $5 single race fee, DOR only. T's and divisional awards, must finish 4 of 6 to qualify. (206) 522-7711, www.superjocknjill.com.

5th Annual Matchmaker 5K. Centralia. Walk 9:30 a.m., run 10 a.m. $20 individual, $35 pair, includes T(s). (360) 736-4812, www.matchmaker5Krun.com.

5K For Paws.Cushman Trail, Gig Harbor. Reg. 9 a.m., race 10 a.m. Benefits Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. H.S. senior project. $10. http://5K- 4paws.blogspot.com, Derek (253) 514-3743, runit253@comcast.net.

Sunday, February 18

Birch Bay Marathon & Half Ultra Marathon. See Marathons. See also Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, February 24

Skagit Symphony's 9th Annual Smelt Run 5K & 10K*. LaConner. Registration 8:30 a.m. (360) 848-9336, www.skagitsymphony.com.

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Run Series. #3 - 15K & 15 Miles. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Third of annual four race series. Series $32 for FSRC members, $40 non- members. Race $8 members, $10 non. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

Orcas Island Fat Ass Trail Runs. See Ultras and Relays.

Heart & Sole 5K & 10K. Longview. 8 a.m. $15 individual, $25 partners, add $10 for each T. www.turtledash.net.

Sunday, February 25

AAdvantage Cash "River Run" 4. 4 Mile Run & 2. 2 Mile Run/Walk. Hoquiam. 1 p.m. $15 pre-reg., $18 DOR, $10 w/out T. (360) 532-5700 x240. www.cityofhoqiuam.com.

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

MARCH

Saturday, March 3

Honeywagon Runs 13.1 and 4 Mile Runs. Everson. 10 a.m. 4 Mile - $8, half - $10. Flat roads through farm lands. Vicki Griffiths (360) 671-6645, vickyandgary@juno.com, www.gbrc.net.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai, ID. 10 a.m. Scenic flat out-and-back course. Cody Pews (208) 301- 2065, www.palouseroadrunners.org.

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

Run 4 Luck 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. Chehalis. 9 a.m. $20 by 2/23, DOR $25. Margaret (360) 786-5595.

West Valley Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile. Yakima. First race 11 a.m. XC course; 5K is hilly. Benefits West Valley track team. Pre-reg. 5K $10, 1 miler $8. Stacy (509) 966-1635, www.hcrunners.org.

Sunday, March 4

Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #3: 15K & 5 Miles.Bremerton, 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a potluck. Third of four in series. $5 pre.reg., $6 DOR. (360) 377-3741.

Methow Winter Triathlon. See Multi-Sports.

Saturday, March 10

Lincoln Park Run 5K and 10K. Port Angeles. 10 a.m. First race of 3 in Athlete's Choice Race Series. $20, $25 DOR, $50 for series. Carol (360) 461-2966, carolclayton@olypen.com, www.athleteschoice.info.

St. Patrick's Day 5K &10K Foot Race & Leprechaun Dash. Richland. First event 9:30 a.m. $8 by 3/1, add $10 for T. Eric & Gail (509) 942-7137, www.3rrr.org, sageg@charter.net.

Sunday, March 11

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

Saturday, March 17

10th Annual Runnin O' the Green 5 Mile and 2 Mile. Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. $15, $20 DOR. Lance Romo (360) 647- 7665, www.trithecookie.com.

Chuckanut Mountain 50K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, March 18

The 20th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Columbia Center, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia research. Teams and individuals, lots of fun! $35 individual fee by 3/12, $50 after. (206) 628-0777 x104, www.leukemia.org.

Saturday, March 24

Fort Steilacoom Running Club Resolution Series #4 - 20 Mile and 20K. Steilacoom H.S. Tacoma. 9 a.m. Fourth of four race series. Series $32 for FSRC members, $40 non-members. Race $8 members, $10 non. Hot showers and hot food after each race. (253) 537-8712. FEATURED RACE.

The Boardwalk 5K. Husky Stadium, Seattle. 10 a.m. Benefits health and fitness programs in Seattle public schools. $25 pre-reg., $30 DOR, includes T. (206) 252-0476, rjlee@seattleschools.org, www.schoolkidscomefirst.com.

Franklin Family Run 5K. Vancouver, WA. 9 a.m. 1- mile kids run at 8:15 a.m. www.eventmgnt.com, (503) 643-9440.

Sunday, March 25

35th Annual Mercer Island Half Marathon,* 10K & 5K. Mercer Island. Run for colon cancer awareness. (206) 236- 5323 x1920, www.mercerislandhalf.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

Saturday, March 31

Yakima River Canyon Marathon*. See Marathons.

Birch Bay Intl. Road Race 5K, 15K & 30K. Birch Bay. 8:30 a.m. Prices vary, see website for details. (360) 325- 0715, www.birchbayroadrace.com, info@totalhealthevents.com.

Walk n Roll 5K & 10K Run. Haller Park, Arlington. 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries. Also 5K walk. $15 by 3/23, $20 DOR. www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org. (360) 435-3409, greg_arc@comcast.net.

APRIL

Sunday, April 1

Kitsap Family YMCA Resolution Walk/Run Series #4: 20K & 5 Miles.Bremerton, 9 a.m. Un-timed event followed by a potluck. Last in series. $5 pre.reg., $6 DOR. (360) 377- 3741.

Saturday, April 7

Skagit Valley Tulip Run 2 & 5 Mile. Burlington. 9:30 a.m. See tulips and air stunts if you're lucky! www.tuliprun.com, info@skagitrunners.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

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

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

Saturday, April 14

27th Annual Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bainbridge Island. 9 a.m. Catch the 7:55 a.m. ferry to be shuttled to and from race. Also 1 mile kids dash. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Pat (206) 855-8486, www.bipositiveplace.org.

Miles For Memories 5K. Village Green in Fairhaven, Bellingham. Reg. 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. Benefits the Alzheimer Society of WA. $25 includes T. www.alzsociety.org, (360) 738- 6706, cbrumet@peacehealth.org.

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. Scenic, hilly trail run traversing Pipestone Canyon, 1800' elev. gain. $25 by 4/11. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. See Ultras & Relays.

Sunday, April 15

Nature's Path Whidbey Island HalfMarathon*. Deception Pass to Coupeville. Beautiful pt. to pt. course is moderately hilly and hugs the coastline in stretches. (206) 729-9972, www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Vancouver Sun Run 10K & Kids Run. Vancouver, B. C. 9 a.m. Fees vary, see website. North America's largest 10K; great mass start and usually elite field, too! (604) 689-9441, www.canada.com/vancouversunrun/sunrun/index.html. FEATURED RACE.

Swallow Tail 5K. Western WA County, OR. Inaugural race to benefit Swallow Tail School. (503) 475-5906. Krr58@aol.com.

Rage in the Sage Mountain Bike Duathlon. See Multi- Sports.

Saturday, April 21

Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relay. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, April 22

Wenatchee Half Marathon, 10K* & 5K. Wenatchee. Third running of this new event. Also 2K for kids. Traffic-free course. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Spokane River Run 5K, 10K & Ultra. Spokane. 9 a.m. Dirt trail course, all loops, no laps. Fees vary. (509) 710- 7760, www.spokaneriverrun.com. Also see Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, April 28

Fifth Tom Wales Community Run 5K. Volunteer Park, Seattle. 8:30 a.m. 1K kids run at 8 a.m. Course is mixed trail and roads w/in the park. $15, add $15 for technical T. www.tomwalesrun.com, (206) 624-1981.

Redmond Elementary Hawk 5K* and 1 Mile Run. Sammamish Slough, Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Benefits Redmond Elementary PTSA programs. www.redmondptsa.org, (425) 869-5426, alina.mars@verizon.net.

Shorebird Festival Run 10K, 5K, & 2 Miler. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. Watch northbound shorebird migration. $15 till 4/18, $18 after. No T $10. www.shorebirdfestival.com, www.cityofhoqiuam.com, (360) 532-5700 x240. Spring Into Summer Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 8:30 a.m. $6. Kathy (509) 783-5465, www.3rrr.org.

Capitol Peak 50 Mile and 55K. See Ultras and Relays.

Sunday, April 29

Eugene Half Marathon & 5K*. Eugene, OR. Flat, fast and scenic course. Kids run too. Inaugural event. (877) 345- 2230. www.eugenemarathon.com. Also see Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Mt. Rainier Duathlon & Mount Peak Duathlon. See Multi-Sports.

MARATHONS

Sunday, February 11. Valentine Marathon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 10:30 a.m. (360) 273- 9684, www.ontherunevents.com.

Sunday, February 18. Birch Bay Marathon*. Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 7:30 a.m. $15 by 2/9, $20 thru 2/14, $25 DOR. www.gbrc.net. See also Ultras and Relays.

Saturday, March 31. Yakima River Canyon Marathon*. Ellensburg to Selah. Pt. to pt. course is exceptionally scenic, w/spectacular views of Yakima River Canyon. (425) 226- 1518 or (509) 966-0188. www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 15. Nature's Path Whidbey IslandMarathon*. Deception Pass to Coupeville. Beautiful pt. to pt. course is moderately hilly and hugs the coastline in stretches. Also a half marathon. (206) 729-9972, www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 22. Wenatchee Marathon*. Wenatchee. Third running of this new event. Also half marathon, 10K*, and 2K for kids. Traffic-free course. (509) 662-2066, www.wenatcheemarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 29. Eugene Marathon*. Eugene, OR. Flat, fast and scenic course. Also half marathon, 5K, and kids run. Inaugural event. www.eugenemarathon.com, (877) 345-2230. FEATURED RACE.

ULTRAS and RELAYS

Sunday, February 18. Birch Bay Half Ultra Marathon 25K. Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. 8 a.m. $15 by 2/9, $20 thru 2/14, $25 DOR. www.gbrc.net.

Saturday, February 24. Orcas Island Fat Ass 25K & 50K. Eastsound, Moran State Park. 8:30 a.m. Fees vary, see website for details. James (360) 507-4819, jvarner@wildmail.com, www.capitolpeakultras.com,

Saturday, March 17. Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham. 8 a.m. Classic northwest very hilly, muddy ultra. Reg. closed, see website. www.gbrc.net, kmoehl2000@yahoo.com, (206) 715-0919.

Saturday, April 14. Alcoa's Ridge to River Relay. Wenatchee. 10:30 a.m. Nordic, alpine, run, bike, and paddle legs that span the 35-mile Wenatchee or 20-mile Columbia courses. www.r2r.org, Jennifer@r2r.org, (509) 662- 8799.

Saturday, April 21. Wenatchee World's Junior Ridge to River Relay. Wenatchee. 10 a.m. Teams of school-aged children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. www.r2r.org, Jennifer@r2r.org, (509) 662-8799.

Sunday, April 22. Mt. Si Relay & 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 50K. www.eastsiderunners.com, mtsirelay@verizon.net. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, April 22. Spokane River Run 25K & 50K. Spokane. 7:30 a.m. Dirt trail course, all loops, no laps. Fees vary. (509) 710-7760, www.spokaneriverrun.com.

Saturday, April 28. Capitol Peak 50 Miler & 55K. Capitol State Forest, Olympia. 50 Mile solo early start 5 a.m., others at 6 a.m. Ultra and relay event. www.capitolpeakultras.com, jpearch@comcast.net, (360) 455-1400.

MULTI-SPORTS

Saturday, February 24. Wheels & Heels Partners Duathlon. Tri-Cities intl. XC course, Pasco. 9 a.m. $15 per 2-person team. 3 mile r, 3 mile b. Pies to top two in each division. Dale (509) 547-7333, www.3rrr.org, xtcoach@charter.net.

Sunday, March 4. Methow Winter Triathlon. Winthrop. 9 a.m. $35 individuals, $50 teams, add $10 after 2/28. 7. 5 mile mtn. b,12. 4 mile ski, 5 mile r. Be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions. www.mvsta.com, (509) 996-3287.

Sunday, April 15. Rage in the Sage Mountain Bike Duathlon. Benton City. 9 a.m. $18 per duathlete/team. 2. 5 mile r, 10 mile mtn. b, 2. 5 mile r. First event of 3RRR multisport series. www.3rrr.org. Eric (509) 942-7137, sageg@charter.net.

Sunday, April 29. Mt. Rainier Duathlon & Mount Peak Duathlon. Enumclaw. 8 a.m. Mt. Rainier: 8. 5K r, 50K b, 6K r. Mount Peak: 2. 75 mile r, 14 mile b, 6K r. www.buduracing.com, Rory@buduracing.com, (253) 334-4433.

EARLY BIRD RACES

Sunday, May 6. Vancouver International Marathon & Half Marathon*. Vancouver, B.C. Great event and expo. Scenic through- city course is one of the best. www.bmovanmarathon.ca, (604) 872-2928. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 6. Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K. Spokane. Largest run in the NW. Nearly 50,000 participants. (509) 838- 1579. www.bloomsdayrun.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 6. The Avenue of the Giants Marathon*.Humboldt, CA. 9 a.m. A beautiful through-the- woods run. Also a half marathon and 10K*. www.theave.org, (707) 443-1226. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 13. Parker Paint Tacoma City Marathon & Half Marathon. Tacoma. Inaugural event. Also 10K. (253) 862- 8890. www.tacomacitymarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 20. Capital City Marathon & Half Marathon*. Olympia. Also a 5 mile race. (360) 786-1786. www.capitalcitymarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 2. Governor's Cup Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 10K* & 5K*.Helena, MT. First event 7 a.m. Marathon and marathon relay start in scenic old ghost town of Marysville. www.govcup.bcbsmt.com. Trinda Smith (800) 447-7828 x8210. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 3. San Juan Island Half Marathon & Marathon. San Juan Island. Fifth year for a highly scenic course. (360) 472- 0908. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, June 10. North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half Marathon*. Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail. Stunning views. www.nodm.com, larry@nodm.com, (360) 417- 1301. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 8. Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon, & Half at Seafair*. Bellevue. Also marathon relay and 5K*. (206) 728-0123, www.seafairmarathon.com. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, October 7. Portland Marathon*. Portland, OR. Also 5 mile run, 10K walk, and kids run. (503) 226-1111, www.portlandmarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, November 25. Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon*.Seattle. Kids marathon too. (206) 729-3660, www.seattlemarathon.org. FEATURED RACE.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

2007 UW Track and Field Schedule. See website at www.gohuskies.com.

February 10. UW Classic. Dempsey Indoor. 9 a.m.

February 11. UW Open. Dempsey Indoor. 9 a.m.

February 23. MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships. 11 a.m.

February 24. MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships. 9 a.m.

March 16. UW Outdoor Preview.Husky Stadium. 2 p.m.

April 6-7. WWU/Ralph Vernacchia Team Classic & Spring Forward Multi Events.Bellingham.

April 20-21. Oregon Invitational.Eugene, OR.

April 21. WSU Cougar Invitational.Pullman.

April 29. UW & WSU Dual.Husky Stadium. 9 a.m.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Northwest Track and Field Clinic. February 9-11. Sea Tac Double Tree. 36 hours of sessions, 17 different clinicians. www.allsportschool.com, jharryman@allsportschool.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.

Fleet Feet Sports Spring Marathon Training Clinic. Begins January 18, 2007. Preparation for spring half and full marathon season, including weekly group training runs with supported aid stations, monthly training meetings with sports medicine professionals, and complimentary long sleeve t- shirt. $75 registration fee. See www.fleetfeetbonneylake.com for details or contact the Fleet Feet store at 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake; (253) 862-8890.

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, www.runchuckit.com, chuck@runchuckit.com.

Fleet Feet Sports Running Club. Headquartered out of Fleet Feet Sports in Bonney Lake. Regular group runs, store discounts, training clinics, club uniforms, and monthly team potluck- meetings. $20 one-time membership fee. Contact Fleet Feet Sports - 19685 State Route 410 E, Bonney Lake, staff@fleetfeetbonneylake.com, (253) 862-8890.

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.

Rain City Flyers. Youth cross-country program. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. Woodland Park, Seattle. Jim Neff (206) 523-4233, jneff48@aol.com.

Snohomish Youth Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 8 - 18, are welcome to join and participate, athletes are encouraged to participate in summer all-comers meets and USATF Jr. Olympic competition. Workouts are 3 - 4 days a week at Snohomish High School. This is an athlete and family friendly club; serious workouts within a fun atmosphere. Frank Dauncey dauncey@verizon.net or (425) 422-0718.

One-on-One Injury Prevention Clinic at Fairhaven Running. Every other Tuesday, 30 minute sessions from 6-8 p.m. $15 by appointment only. (360) 676-4955 or runners@fairhavenrunners.com.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

5:30 p.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. 702 S. 1st, Mt Vernon. Easy - usually 4 miles 8-10 min/mile pace. (360) 336-2475.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone.All levels welcome. 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 UW campus. All abilities welcome. Andy6134@msn.com.

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

TUESDAY

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

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

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

5:15 p.m. Highline YMCA Running Group. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday meet at Highline YMCA. 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Burien. 2nd and 4th Tuesday meet at Sylvester M.S. 16227 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien for track workout. All levels welcome. Tamara Mackey, (206) 242-8185, youotterbe@msn.com.

5:30 p.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club,5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski (206) 527-9393.

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 miles. 8-11 min/mile. 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 FootZone5-8 mile intervals. (425) 462-7463.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot Zone. 1-5 miles, 9 min/mile and slower. (425) 556-0383.

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

6 p.m. Three Rivers Road Runners Club. Richland H.S. Track. Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

6 p.m. Fairhaven Runners. A friendly run of 8-11 min/mile. Groups use south side paths and trails for 3-5 mile jogs. (360) 676-4955.

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 x237.

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

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.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.westseattlerunners.org.

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

WEDNESDAY

5-7 p.m. Puget Pounders Track Workouts. Rain, Sleet, or Snow. North Thurston H.S. Jeff Foster, (360) 352-6087.

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. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327- 9285.

6 p.m. Bellingham1-2 hour trail runs. Advanced pace, exploring strenuous runs, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Club Oly 5 Mile Run. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com.

6 p.m. Poulsbo Running.All levels welcome. Meet at Poulsbo Running store. 45 minutes to 1 hour. (360) 779-8757.

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

6 p.m. Redmond Foot ZoneAll levels welcome. 5-7 miles with occasional speed work. (425) 556-0383.

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

6 p.m. Eastside Runners.Track intervals, Lake Washington HS, Kirkland. John Sweeney (425) 707-9203, jsween@microsoft.com.

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.Tempo Run 6-8 miles, 6-8 min/mile, geared for the advanced runner. (360) 336- 2475.

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Kitsap Family YMCA 'Shake A Tail Feather' Run Club. Power walk/jog/run. Hour-long class designed for individuals looking to gradually build stamina at own pace and improve cardio fitness. Douglas (360) 377-3741.

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

6 p.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Fun Run. 3-7 miles easy. 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

6 p.m. Seattle Running Company. 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45 min/mile. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners,up to 8 mile runs, Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland. (425) 822-7047, lynnscot@gte.net.

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

6 p.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. 3-6 miles, all abilities welcome. 213 First Ave South, (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

6 p.m. Issaquah Foot Zone. All levels welcome. 4-6 miles. (425) 391-3132.

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

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

6 p.m. Husky Running Club. Meet at the Quad on 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 miles. 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, (206) 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.org.

6:30 p.m. Interurban Running Club. Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way. Alex Juchems (253) 653-4456.

FRIDAY

7 a.m. Skagit Runners Club/Foot WoRx. Early morning run usually 6-miles 8-10 min/mile. An excellent way to start your day. (360) 336-2475.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Port Orchard Slug Club. Runners of all ages and abilities. Newcomers welcome. Annapolis Dock; run at own pace and distance along Beach Drive; reconvene for group breakfast. During winter, time and location may vary slightly so please call. Bill (360) 373-4042.

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. David Knox (206) 835-2887. nprunners@earthlink.net.

8 a.m. Kitsap Runners4 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. 10-15 miles, 8-11 min/mile. 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 RunnersStatue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416, www.westseattlerunners.org.

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

9 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance. Varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511. www.interurbanrunners.net.

2 p.m. HASH(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. Port Townsend Running Club. Meet at Ft. Worden commons building, easy runs from 1-2 hours or more, open to all abilities. www.ptrunning.org.

8 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 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill Long Run. Meet at store, 7210 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle. (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. The Balanced Athlete. Kent. Casual FUN run on various trails. Routes vary from 3-15 miles. 213 First Ave South. (253) 239-6301, thebalancedathlete@comcast.net.

8 a.m. Club Olyruns of 1 hour +. Olympia. cluboly@hotmail.com.

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

8 a.m. Poulsbo Running Trail Runs. Call store for locations. 1 hour +. All abilities welcome. (360) 779-8757.

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 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 Jill1-2 hour runs at 7min/mile or faster. Chuck, (206) 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane,SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles. 7:30-11min/mile 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 min/mile. (425) 771-2626. www.Run26.net.

8:30 a.m. Running in Motion. Edmonds. All levels, 4- 6 miles, Anyone welcome. (425) 774-0637.

9 a.m. Jennings Park,Marysville. 1st Sunday of each month. Distances vary. Ray Townsend, (425) 397-7214.

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, (206) 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

cade orienteering events are open to all comers, no orienteering experience necessary (unless otherwise specified). Free instruction is usually available by request. Call or check website for directions to events, www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, February 3. Fire Mountain. Mt. Vernon. Winter O' Series 7. Jim Siscel (425) 778-7202, www.cascadeoc.org.

Sunday, February 4. 4th Dimension Snowshoe Adventure Race. Snoqualmie Pass, Hyak Lodge. (425) 883-3098, 4thdar.com, 4thdracing@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 17. Pt. Defiance Park. Tacoma. Winter O' Series Champs. Jim Siscel (425) 778-7202, www.cascadeoc.org.

Saturday, February 24. Celebration Park. Federal Way. WA State Relay Championships. Fred (253) 472-8448, fveler@yahoo.com.

NOTE: While we do our best to ensure that all information in the Northwest Runner magazine and web schedules is accurate and up-to-date, last-minute changes do take place. We suggest that you contact any number given before traveling to an event listed in the schedule.


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