MARCH/ APRIL/MAY

MARATHONS/ MULTISPORT/ ULTRAS

CAMPS AND CLINICS/ COACHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

REGULAR RUNS/ RACEWALKING/ ORIENTEERING/ T&F/ RELAYS

Featured Races


Saturday, March 15: FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles.
Steilacoom High School, Steilacoom.

Saturday, March 15: Are You Nuts? Trail Race Series 10K. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma

Saturday, March 15: Runnin' O' the Green 5 and 2 Miles. Bloedel
Donovan Park, Bellingham.

Sunday, March 16: Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle.

Sunday, March 30: Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. Downtown Mercer Island.

Saturday, April 5: Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to Yakima.

Saturday, April 12: 5 Mile Tulip Run. Skagit Regional Airport, Burlington.

Saturday, April 12: Y Run for Kids 4 Miles-Daffodil Dash. Washington State Historical Museum, Tacoma

Saturday, April 12: Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon. Whidbey Island

Sunday, April 13: Vancouver Sun Run 10K. Downtown Vancouver, B.C

Saturday, April 19: Dolphin Dash 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Naval Station Bangor

Saturday, April 26: Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island.

Sunday, April 27: Mt Si Relay & Ultra Runs. Mt Si High School

Saturday, May 3: Hood River Valley Relay. Hood River Valley, OR.

Sunday, May 5: Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane.

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday. May 18: Rhody Run XXV 12K. Fort Worden St. Pk., Port Townsend.

Sunday, May 18: Capitol City Marathon and Half. Olympia.

Sunday, June 8: San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbor.

Sunday, June 15: Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, June 22: Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run/Walk Vancouver, B.C.

Sunday, July 6: Calgary Marathon. Calgary, Canada,

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26: Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay.
Ashford-Ocean Shores.

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2: Ameri-Cana International Relay. Nelson and Creston, B.C. to Sand Pt., ID

Sunday, October 5: Portland Marathon.

Sunday, November 30: Seattle Marathon



MARCH

Saturday, March 1.

Run For the Honeywagon, 13.1 and 4 mile. Nooksack Valley Middle
School, Everson.10 a.m. $2 18 and under, $5 over. (360) 595- 2403.
TerryThalhofer@cs.com.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai Landing, ID. Scenic
out-and-back flat course. $27 DOR $14 no T.
www.palouseroadrunners.org. (208) 882-9350. E-mail vos@moscow.com.
www.palouseroadrunners.org

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


Sunday, March 2

The 17th Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Bank of America Tower,
Seattle. Run or hike 69 flights of stairs to raise money for Leukemia
research. Teams and individuals, big field, lots of fun. (206)
628-0777.

Odd Distance Runs - 11, 7, 3.3 mi. Millersylvania State Park Olympia.
11 a.m. 360-273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com


Saturday, March 8.

Run for Luck 5K and 10K. Horizons Elementary School, Lacey. 9 a.m.
$20 before 3/1 w/T, $15 w/o. After 3/1 and DOR, $25 and $18. $10 for
14 and younger. (360) 786-5595.


Sunday, March 9.

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

Stride and Ride Duathlon. See Multisport Events.


Saturday, March 14

St Paddy's Day Two-Mile Dash and Relay. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton. 11 a.m. Must have base access. (360) 535-7000 x 5221.


Saturday, March 15.

FSRC Resolution Run Series 20K and 20 Miles. Steilacoom High School,
Steilacoom. This is last and longest distance of the series. 9 a.m.
Bruce McDowell (253) 272-4727, or Ren Gallier (253) 565-1437, or
Ren_Gallier@msn.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Runnin' O' the Green 5 and 2 Miles. Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham.
Trails, some hills. 10 a.m. $10 w/T, DOR $15. Cori Ruthford (360)
676-6985. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Are You Nuts? Trail Race Series 10K Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. 10
a.m. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

St Patrick's Day 5K & 10K. Richland. (509) 627-1329.

Chuckanut Mountain 50K. See Ultras.


Sunday, March 16

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. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

St. Paddy's Five. Spokane CC. 5-mile event, 22nd annual. A Bloomsday
seeding event. $10 by 3.5, $5 no shirt. Late and DOR: $15, $10 no
shirt. 9 a.m. Kids run (6 & under) of 300 yards at 10:30 a.m. (509)
624-4297.

The Gym at the Pavilion 10K Trail Run. The Grand Forest, Bainbridge
Island. Challenging trail run. $15, $10 kids, who have a1K run. 8
a.m. (206) 842-1099, email events@paviliongym.com.

Saturday, March 22

5K and 10K Submarine Anniversary Run. Bangor Base. 9 a.m. Must have
base access. (360) 692-8994.


Sunday, March 23

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9 a.m.
Free. (425) 397-7214.

St. Patrick's Day Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 mile. Vance Creek Park.
Elma, 10 a.m. for all. Mostly flat course with one hill. (360)
482-1364.

Dugan's Run 10K, 10K, 1 mile. Ocean Shores. Flat courses. 5K and 10K
start at 10:30 a.m. One mile at 10:15, Kid's dash at 10. (360)
289-2330.


Sunday, March 30.

Mercer Island Half Marathon and 8K. Downtown Mercer Island. Scenic
course with some hills. 9:30 for both. Accompanying 3 mile walk,
1/2-mile kid's dash. The 8K is a seed qualifier for Bloomsday. Entry
fees vary by date and distance; Half is $30 by 3/15, $35 after, $40
DOR. Seniors' discounts. (206) 236-5323 #1920. www.RaceCenter.com.
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

APRIL

Saturday, April 5

Self-Transcendence 2 Mile. Boat Ramp, Magnuson Park, Seattle. 8 a.m.
Free. Monthly series, chart your progress. (206) 527-5099. Email:
Jdf345@yahoo.com.

Spring Fitness Half-Marathon. 10:00 a. m. Duathlon: Millersylvania
State Park, Olympia. 360-273-9684. www.ontherun.com. E-Mail:
wanttoduit@hotmail.com

Only Fools Run at Midnight - 3.5 mi. Medical Lake High School. 12:00
a. m. - finishes 4/6. Safe, paved streets. Fees TBA. (509) 299-3782.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.


Sunday, April 7

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


Saturday, April 12

Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon. Whidbey Island.
Point-to-point events, starting lines are at different locations.8
a.m. for Marathon, Half-Marathon and10-Mile Walk at 8:30. All events
finish at Town Park in Coupeville. Early entry available through
3/16. Includes Friday Expo. Email: info@promotionevents.com.
www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729-9972. See also Marathons.
SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

5 Mile Tulip Run. Skagit Regional Airport, Burlington. Also two mile
run/walk. Scenic road/trail course. $10 pre, $25 DOR, under 14 and
over 70 free. Two mile walk, $5. Shirts $8 for all. A Skagit Runners
event. (360) 757-2574, email whan@fidalgo.net. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Y Run for Kids 4 Miles-Daffodil Dash. Washington State Historical
Museum, Tacoma. Out and back course with some hills. 9:00 am. $15,
$20 DOR with T-shirt. (253) 597-6444. www.ymcatacoma.org. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.

Easter Marathon, 13.1 mile, 5K & 1 Miler. Millersylvania, Olympia, 10
a.m. for all.
www.ontherun.com/east. SEE ALSO MARATHONS.


Sunday, April 13

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

Vancouver Sun Run 10K. Downtown Vancouver, B.C. One of biggest 10Ks
in the world--45,000 runners last year! New course, timing and wave
start system this year. Elite runners, too. 9:00 am start. On- line at
www.sunrun.com. (604) 689-9441.


Saturday, April 19

Dolphin Dash 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Naval Station Bangor. Must
pre-register by 4/21 for base access. (360) 535-7614. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.

Rattler Half Marathon. Winthrop. Trail loop through Pipestone Canyon.
(509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.


Saturday, April 26

Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge
Island. 10K: 9:15 a.m. 9:45 Toe Jam. 23th annual. Take 7:50 ferry,
they will meet you at the dock. Half has one tough hill. (206)
842-2306. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Connell Lions 8K Road Race and Race Walk, Pioneer Park, Connell.
Serves as Inland Northwest 8K Championships. 9:00 A.M.$6 no t- shirt,
$12 with t-shirt; Course is out-and-back, flat with rolling hills.
(509) 234-8606, e-mail sellersj@bossig.com.

The Shore Bird Festival 10K, 5K, 2 miles. Hoquiam Train Depot,
Hoquiam. 9 a.m. $15, $18 DOR. (360) 533-3447. Email:
parks@ci.hoquiam.wa.us.

Run to the Border 5K and 1.5 mile kids. Blaine High School Track,
Blaine. 10:30 a.m. $17, 7-12, $12; 6 & under $8 includes T- shirt.
$13, $6, $4 DOR, no shirt. Supports Girls on the Run. Email:
dcpersse@attbi.com.


Sunday, April 27

YMCA Just for the Family Of It Run 5K, 1 mile, kids' dashes. Redmond
Ridge Community Center, Redmond. 5K is loop course, 5K at 9 a,m.,
dashes at 10, 1 mile at 10:30. Entry fees vary by event, age and
date. T-shirts included. (425) 746-9900.

Hawk 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. Sammamish River Trail in Redmond Town
Center, Redmond. 9 a.m. Entry eee: 1 Mile $10 advance/$15 DOR, 5K $20
advance/$25 DOR, Family of 4 or more, receives 20% off. T- Shirts will
be available race day Benefit: Redmond Elementary PTSA - Arts And
Science Enrichment Programs. Alison at alison.eliason@verizon.net.

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9 a.m.
Free. (425) 397-7214.

Mt. Si Relay and Ultras. See Relays and Ultras.


MAY

Saturday, May 3

Lynden Holland Days 10K, 5K run/walk. Lynden Community Center. 9:00
a. m. Run/walk Lynden's quiet streets and park trails then join the
Holland Days festivities. (360) 354-5995.

Puget Pacer 5K run/walk. Baker Stadium, UPS, Tacoma. Benefits area
at-risk youth. Through local neighborhoods. $12, $10 each for teams.
Special kids events. (253) 879-3767.

YMCA Spring Run & Public Agency Challenge 10K & 2 Mile. State
Capitol, Olympia. Fairly flat course. 9:00 am. $10 timed, add $8 for
T, add $5 DOR. www.ontherun.com. (360) 357-6609 x19.

Saturday, May 3: Apple Blossom 10K and 5K, 1 mile kids. Apple Bowl,
Wenatchee. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. Kids run in front of
parade, over 1,000(!) participated last year. $12 pre, $15 DOR, kids
free, includes T-shirt. Flat course along river. (509) 663- 8711,
x5484. www.wvclinic.com.

Sunflower Relay and Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp. Mostly trails, 21.5
miles. Six-leg relay or individual. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.
See also Relays.

Hood River Valley Relay, Hood River, OR. See Relays.


Sunday, May 4

Bloomsday 12K. Downtown Spokane. Largest mass run in NW, one of the
biggest anywhere, plus one of the best elite fields anywhere. Tough
course, everyone should do this one at least once! Great Expo with
many non-running items $10 by 4/11, $25 at Expo. Register online at
www.bloomsdayrun.org. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

adidas Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon. Vancouver, BC. Scenic
though-city course. 7:30 am. Chip timing. Half shares many
attractions of Vancouver Marathon, including Expo. Range of prices,
many extra attractions. (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. See
also Marathons. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Voyager 5K, 1 mile Fun Run. Voyager Montessori School, Bainbridge
Island. 9 a.m. Scenic country roads, some hills. (842- 4306.

Old Timer's Historical Fair 5K. Mary Knight School, Matlock. Course
is on old logging roads. 9:00 a.m. Free! Free fair afterwards! (360)
426-6767.

Cinco de Mayo 5K Fun Run. Ice Harbor Brewery, Pasco. Course follows
Cinco de Mayo parade route. 9:00 am. $7 pre, $13 pre w T- shirt.
www.3rrr.org.


Tuesday, May 7

Mother's Day Run 5K. Kent. 6:30 p.m. $10 DOR only. Interurban Runners
Club event. John Kokes (206) 932-9355.


Saturday, May 10

Haggens to Haggens 5K. Sehome Village, Bellingham. 8 a.m. (360)
354-6809 e-mail pcricci@hotmail.com

Sequim Run-Off 10K and 2 Miler. Old Dungeness School, Sequim. 10K has
some hills. $10, $15 DOR, includes T-shirt. (360) 457-8133 or (360)
452-2066. E-mail welden@tenforward.com

Spring into Summer 5K and 1 Miler. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 1 mile -
8:30 am, 5K - 9:00 am. $6, $10 w T-shirt. (509) 783-5465,
www.3rrr.org.

Zillah 5K & 10K. Downtown Zillah. 8 a.m. Fairly flat course. $12-$15
with T-shirt. Benefits h.s. football team.(509) 829-5565.

Great Kilted Run 5K. Ballard. 10:00 a.m. Flat and fast course. Must
wear kilt, they are available for rent at the event. (206) 729-9972.


Sunday, May 11

Wuhoo! Urban Adventure Race. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Events tbd.
The race will be about 3-6 hours in duration. Events could include
trail/ road biking, trail/road running, flatwater kayaking, swimming
and special tests. www.Are-you-nuts-race-series.com


Saturday, May 17

Save Our Kids Scramble (SOKS) 5K and 10K. NorthShore Christian
Church, Everett. 9:00 a. m. Benefits at-risk youth. $12 w. o. shirt,
$18 w. pre. DOR $14 w. o, $20 w. New easier route. (425) 355- 5270.
E-mail: seyc@nwlink.com.

BayView Women's 10K and 2 mile. Bay View St. Pk., Burlington.
$15-$35, depending on shirt. 10 a.m. DOR okay. Benefits Skagit Valley
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services. (360) 766- 6385.

Viking Fest 5 and 1 milers. Waterfront area, Poulsbo. 9 am. Flat
course. 5 mile -$13, 1 mile - $6, add $6 for shirt. Held with
community's With Viking Festival. (360) 779-9898.

Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon. See Multisport Events.

Dash For Scholars 10K, 5K & 1mile. Arlington High School track, 9
a.m. $20 w/T-shirt; $15 without: DOR: $25 and $20. Scenic, rolling
hill course through the Arlington area. (360) 435-8125.


Sunday, May 18

Rhody Run XXV 12K. Fort Worden St. Pk., Port Townsend. 11:00 a. m.
15 and under $10, over $18 before 5/10, after and DOR $25. Finishers
only get shirts. Beautiful but hilly course, cash prizes, chip timing.
(360) 379-3595, www.rhodyrun.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run 8K. Husky Stadium, Seattle. Benefits


Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. (206) 213-0200.

San Francisco Bay to Breakers. San Francisco. 8:00 a. m. The world's
largest footrace. Now sponsored by Albertson's. Great experience.
www.baytobreakers.com.

Capital City Marathon, Half and 5-miler. Sylvester Park, Olympia.
Both shorter races share parts of marathon course. Half: 8 a.m., $40
by 4/30, $55. 5: 8:15 a.m., $25 by 4/30, $30. No DOR for either.
(360) 786-1786. www.ontherun/ccma. See also Marathons. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.


Saturday, May 24

Mazama 10K. Mazama Running Center, Methow Valley. Single track along
valley floor. (509) 996-3287. www.mvsta.com.

Butte or Bust 5K & 10K. City Hall, Creston. 10K is very hilly to top
of Creston Butte. $10w/T-shirt, $4 no by 5/17. $13 w/, $6 w.o. DOR.
9:00 a.m. (509) 636-2053.


Sunday, May 25

River Run Series 2.3 Miles. Langus Riverfront Park, Everett. 9:00
a.m. Free. Monthly series. (425) 397-7214.

Coeur d'Alene Marathon and Half. North Idaho College. 8:00a.m. Half
shares much of course with full marathon. See also Marathons.


Monday May 26

Touchet River 3.9 and 1.4 mile. Dayton H.S., Dayton. $20, w/shirt and
BBQ. Short course starts at 9:30am, standard course at 10 am. Flat
course with pavement and gravel. (509) 382-4775 x307, or
DanN@dayton.wednet.edu.


MARATHONS

St. Patrick's Day Marathon.Vance Creek Park. Elma, 10 a.m. Also half
and 5-miler.Mostly flat course with one hill. (360) 482- 1364.

Saturday, April 5. Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Ellensburg to
Yakima. Unique challenging course through wild river canyon, small
town atmosphere. 8 a.m. (425) 226-1518, (509) 966-0188.
www.ontherun.com/yrcm. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, April 12. Wings of Gold Marathon and Half Marathon.
Deception Pass to Coupeville, Whidbey Island. 8 a.m. $50 by 3/16,
$60, Expo entry fee is $75. Email: info@promotionevents.com.
www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. (206) 729-9972. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, April 12. Easter Marathon. Millersylvania, Olympia. 10 a.m.
Also Half and 5K.
www.ontherun.com/east

Sunday, May 4. adidas Vancouver International Marathon. Vancouver,
B.C. Also Half Marathon. Great scenic through-city courses, great
Expo. Many extras. See also regular schedule. 604) 872-2928.
www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 4. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt Redwoods State
Park. Very scenic course though Redwood forests with some hills. Half
Marathon is new this year. Email: avenue@humboldt1.com.www.
humboldt1.com/~avenue. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 18. Capital City Marathon. Sylvester Park, Olympia. 7:30
am (early start is possible). Certified course, t-shirts for all
finishers. One of traditional local favorites, fairly flat course.
Best rates by 4/30, day before registration okay. Also, half and
5-miler. No DOR. (360) 786-1786. www.ontherun/ccma. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, May 25. Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon. North
Idaho College, Coeur d' Alene, ID. 7:00 am, Half at 8. Flat course
with two significant hills. (208) 651-2326. www.cdamarathon.org.

Sunday, June 8. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbor. New event, 7
a.m. start. Super scenic around-the-island course has lots of
promise. www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Sunday, June 8. Edge to Edge. Ucluelet to Tofino, Vancouver Island,
B.C. Beautiful point-to point road course. Limited entries. (250)
726-4641. www.edgetoedgemarathon.com.

Sunday, June 15. Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles.
Point to point course. 9 a.m. New event. Larry Little at
llittle@olympus.net

Sunday, July 6. Calgary Marathon. Calgary, Canada, Part of city-wide
Calgary Stampede festivities. Flat and fast in-city course. Half,
other events too. (403) 264-2996. www.stampederoadrace.com. SEE AD

ULTRAS


Sunday, April 6: WSU 100K Relay and Solo Runs. WSU Fieldhouse,
Pullman. See also Relays, www.wsu.edu/~wsu100k. (509) 335- 3530.

Sunday, Mar. 16: Chuckanut Mountain 50K. Fairhaven Park, Bellingham.
8 a.m. Through the woods hilly course, draws big crowd. (206)
715-0919; or email kmoehl@montrail.com.

Sunday, April 27: Mt Si Relay & Ultra Runs. Mt Si High School. 50
miles or 50 KM $40. Email mtsirelay@mail.com. (206) 300-4585. See
also Relays. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.



MULTI-SPORT EVENTS

Saturday, February 1: Winter Wuhoo! Adventure Race. Snoqualmie Pass.
Trekking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, rappelling, and
basic navigating. 8 a.m. www.wuhooadventurerace.com.

Sunday, March 2: Tri-County Sprint Duathlon. Millersylvania State
Park, Olympia.
1 Mi. r, 10 Mi. b, 1 Mi. r. 2 p.m. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com

Sunday, March 9: Stride and Ride Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia.
2 Mi. R, 11.5 Mi. B, 1 Mi. R. Olympia, 1 p.m. (360) 273-9684.
www.signmeupsports.com



RELAYS


Sunday, April 6. WSU 100K Relay and Solo Runs. WSU Fieldhouse,
Pullman. See also Ultras, www.wsu.edu/~wsu100k. (509) 335- 3530.

Sunday, April 27: Mt Si Relay & Ultra Runs. Mt Si High School. Relay
is 5 person teams, 10 legs, 57.1 miles in Snoqualmie area. $150.
Email mtsirelay@mail.com. (206) 300-4585. See also Ultras. SEE AD
THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, May 3 Hood River Valley Relay, 55.8 miles. 5 person teams;
38.8 miles, 5 person walk teams. Contact: PO Box 17086, Seattle, WA
98107. Ph: (206) 782-6547. Fax: (206) 783-5285. Web:
www.ontherun.com/hrr. emailto: lorenj@local.net. SEE AD THIS ISSUE.

Saturday, May 3. Sunflower Relay and Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp.
Mostly trails, 21.5 miles. Six-leg relay (509) 996-3287.
www.mvsta.com. See also Relays.

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26. Mt. Rainier to the Pacific Relay. 152.5
miles Ashford to Ocean Shores. 11 person run teams, 7 person walk
teams (100 miles). $50 deduction for run teams, $25 for walk teams if
registered before 12-31-02. Contact: PO Box 17086, Seattle, WA 98107
Ph: (206) 782-6547 Fax: (206) 783-5285. Web:
http://www.ontherun.com/rtp. emailto: lorenj@local.net. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE.

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2. Ameri-cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Coeur
D'Alene Lake, ID. 220 miles, also 140-mile walking relay from
Creston, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. Legs from 3 to 8+ miles. Teams of 12
or less. 1-866-88-RELAY, web222.acrelay.com, email:
acrelay@acrelay.com.


TRACK & FIELD

Indoor Meets

Dempsey Center, University of Washington. Chance to see some fairly
serious T&F on fast indoor surfaces. (206) 685-7429.

March 1 Pac 10 Indoor Invitational

March 8 Washington Last Chance Qualifier


Outdoor Meets

Meets that are confirmed at this time are listed Next issue we will
have a complete T&T meet schedule for meets throughout the area and
down the Coast, this will be good year for T&F fans. Visit the PNTF
website for more information, www.pntf.org.

Saturday, March 22: UW Outdoor Preview, Husky Stadium

Saturday, March 22: HS Relay Invite, West Seattle

Saturday, March 29: Spring Break Open. 10 a.m., Edmonds

Saturday, April 5: Issaquah Invitational, 11 a.m., Issaquah HS

Saturday, April 5: Ralph Vernacchia Team Meet, 11 a.m., Bellingham

Saturday, April 12: Renton Invitational, Renton HS, Civic Field

Saturday. April 26: Eason Invitational, 9 a.m., Snohomish HS

Saturday, May 3: UW/WSU Dual, Husky Stadium


CAMPS AND CLINICS


Super Jock 'n Jill Sportsmedicine Clinic. With Dr. Bill Warnekos,
podiatrist. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. 6:30 p.m. Free. 7210
E. Green Lake Dr. N., (206) 522-7711.

Super Jock 'n Jill Clinics. For clubs, organizations, teams,
businesses. Discussions of equipment, new technologies, shoe
construction, and training. Super Jock 'n Jill Event Promotions,
522-1702.



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

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. Leukemia 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.
Contact Dave Steffens (425) 985-8724.

Team Diabetes. Walkers and runners receive customized training for
full or half marathons, sportswear, airfare, 1st class
accommodations. Weekly group runs. American Diabetes Association
(206) 282-4616x7205.

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. Train with Dave Steffens, 4X Seattle Marathon winner. (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.



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. 522-7711.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond
Footzone. 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. North Thurston HS. Jeff
Foster, (360) 352-6087.

5:15-7 p.m. Kitsap Track Club. Bremerton HS. John Gardner, (360) 692-8994.

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S.,
Kent. Jeff Haas (253) 630-4196.

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

5:30 p.m. Husky Orienteering and Running Club. UW campus, IMA
Building. Bill Cusworth, 789-1346.

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community
Center or Point Defiance Park. Ren, (253) 565-1437; Becky, (253)
588-5053.

5:30 p.m. Beginners Run Night. 3-5 mile jogs. Fairhaven Runners,
Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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. Short, at easy pace. Meet at Fairhaven
Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland
High Track (Richland). (509) 375-1683.

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

6:15 p.m. Green River Gliders Youth RC. Federal Way , Auburn. Vern
Stoffel, (253) 941-9604.

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

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. Green Lake. 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. 1-2 hour trail runs. Intermediate-advanced pace. 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. (425) 258-1916.

6 p.m. Spokane Community College. Speed work, all paces. Coached by
Dori Robertson (509) 238-9591.

6 p.m. Eastside Runners. All levels. Beginners welcome. Redmond
Footzone. 425-861-3472.

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

6:30 p.m. West Seattle Runners. Easy runs, short distances. Statue of
Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.

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. (36) 735-2580.

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

THURSDAY

6 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 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 p.m. Eastside Runners' Winter (Nov thru March) 3 to 8 mile runs.
Piecora's Pizza in Kirkland. (425) 822-7047 or
email:lynnscot@gte.net>lynnscot@gte.net.

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 4-6 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.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Running Lattes. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers
welcome. Seattle-Eastside loications. 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,
noncompetitive, 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. Always Running Adventure Run. All abilities, location and
distance vary. (206) 985-7405. www.alwaysrunning.com

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. Joe "Agogo's" Run/Walk Club. Locations vary. Shannon, Physical Culture,
522-0634.

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

10 a.m. Competitive women's group, track workouts. Lower Woodland
Park Track, Seattle. (206) 634-0185

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

Times vary: Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre, 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. Marathon training, 10-20 milers. Statue of Liberty on Alki
Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8 a.m. Greater Bellingham. Running Club. Jim Reichart, (360) 671-3804.

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.

West Seattle Runners Long Runs (10 - 18 miles). Starting times vary.
Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, (206) 938-2416.


RACEWALKING

Saturday, April 19. PNTF 10K Championship. West Seattle Stadium
track. Serves also as NW Masters and Western Regional Championships.
Held in two heats, mid-morning starts. These are competitive, judged
events. (206) 524-4721.

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

Around-Green-lake unjudged walks are held in Seattle most months at
Green Lake Community Center, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527- 9393.

For information about racewalking in Bellingham, 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 nonmembers, $5 members. Website:
CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866