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March 2004

FEATURED RACES For more information on Featured Races Click here.

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

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

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

Sunday, March 28. - 20th Annual Dugan's Run 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Ocean Shores.

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

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

Sunday, April 4 - Mt. Si Relay and Ultra Run. Snoqualmie. Saturday, April 10 - Skagit Valley Tulip Runs 5 and 2 mile. Burlington. Sunday, April 18 - Vancouver Sun Run 10K Downtown Vancouver, BC.

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

Sunday, May 2. Bloomsday 12K. Downtown Spokane.

Sunday, May 2. adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia.

Sunday, May 16. 26th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft Worden St Park, Pt. Townsend

Saturday, June 6. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbour.

Saturday, June 13. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles.

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon

MARCH

Saturday, March 6.

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

Run 4 Luck 5K, 10K, 1 Mile. Horizons Elementary School, Lacey. 9:00 a.m. $20 before 2/27, After $25. T's included while they

last. Gina Shaw (360) 786-5595 shawg@co.thurston.wa.us, www.thurston-parks.org. Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Wawawai Landing, ID. 10 a.m. Scenic flat out-and-back course. $22 by 2/28 w/shirt, $13 no shirt; $28 and $15 DOR. (208) 882-4202. www.palouseroadrunners.org.

Sunday, March 7

Odd Distance Runs 11 8 4 & 2 Miles. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com. email wanttoduit@hotmail.com

Sunday, March 14.

Henry's Ale St. Patrick's Day Dash 4 Miler (approx). Seattle. Traditional course, starts by Seattle Center and finishing by Safeco Field. 9 a.m. Registration parties, special events, and serious runners to slowest walkers show up to participate. Largest running event in the city. (206) 522-7711. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

Shamrock Runs. Portland, OR. 15k, 8k, 5k, 4 mile walk and 1k Leprechaun Lap. 7:30 a.m. 10,000 participants. Benefits

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. (503) 203-9166.

Saturday, March 20.

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

Sunday, March 21.

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

Spring Fitness Half-Marathon 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 11 a.m. (360) 273-9684. www.signmeupsports.com. wanttoduit@hotmail.com

Saturday, March 27.

Bridle Trails 8K. Bridle Trails State Park, between Bellevue and Kirkland. 8 a.m. $22 till 3/7, $27 after, $32 DOR, T's $18. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

Sunday, March 28.

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

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

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

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

APRIL Saturday, April 3.

Run for the Honeywagon 13.1 mi, 4 mi, and Kids Run. Nooksack Valley Middle School, Everson. 10:00 a.m. DOR only, $5. (360) 595-2403, terrythalhofer@cs.com or (360) 318-8949. www.gbrc.net

Yakima River Canyon Marathon. See Marathons.

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

Sunday, April 4.

Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Olympic View Elementary School, Oak Harbor, to Coupeville. Last half of Whidbey Island Marathon course. 8 a.m. $40 by 4,1, by 4/3. Saturday Expo. (206) 729-9972. www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com. See Marathons.

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

No Fooling Footrace 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. Noon. www.signmeupsports.com. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 10.

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

Submarine Anniversary Run 5K & 10K. Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Bldg. 2700 (the gym). 9 a.m. start, 10K is hilly. $8, $20 families by 4/1, $10 after, no shirt. Benfits U.S. Submarine veterans.

Easter Marathon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile. See Marathons.

Saturday, April 17th.

Toe Jam Hill Half Marathon & 10K. Bainbridge Island. Walk 8:15 a.m., 10K 9:15 a.m., 1/2 9:45 a.m. Hilly course. Runners arriving at the 7:55 a.m. (leaving Seattle) ferry will be met and transported to the start line. $18 pre, $23 w/T-shirt. Julie (206) 842-2306. FEATURED RACE.

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

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

Sunday, April 18

Vancouver Sun Run 10K Downtown Vancouver, BC. 9 a.m. Over 50,000 participants are expected for this mega-event. Some world-class runners are brought in too. Special overnight pkgs, offered. $32 by 3/31, $37 by 4/17 (Can.).(604) 689-9441. www.sunrun.com. FEATURED RACE.

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

Saturday, April 24.

Hawk Run and Walk 5K. Redmond Town Center. 9 a.m. Second certified 5k of the season. Connell Lions 8K and Inland Empire 8K Championship. Pioneer Park, Connell. 9:00 a.m. @12 w/T, $6 no T. DOR, add $2. (509) 234-8606. E-mail sellersj@bossig.com.

Salt Lake City Marathon. See Marathons.

Sunday, April 25.

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

MAY

Saturday, May 1.

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

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.

Shorebird Festival 10K & 2 mile Runs. Hoquiam. 9 a.m. Kids run also. (360) 532-5700.

Holland Days 5K & 10K. Lynden. Through-town flat loops. Part of community festival. 9 a.m. DOR ok. (360) 354-5995. www.lynden.org.

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

Puget Pacer 5K. Baker Stadium, UPS, Tacoma. Benefits Kids Can Do program. Run through local neighbourhoods. (253) 879-3767.

Sunday, May 2.

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 4/9, $25 at Expo, 4/29 & 5/1. Joan Benoit will be there this year, too. Register online at www.bloomsdayrun.org. FEATURED RACE.

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

Adidas Vancouver International Half Marathon (AVIM). Plaza of Nations, Vancouver, B.C. Shares course with full marathon. Very popular event, big field, new course this year. Fees vary, latest time to register is 5/1 at $73 (U.S.) See also Marathons.

FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 8.

Haggen to Haggen 5K. Sehome Village, Bellingham. 8 a.m. Jean La Valley (360) 676-9971. jeanlavalley@comcast.net.

Loop at the Lake 5K. Seward Park, Seattle. Flat. Fast course. Enter at the race, 10 a.m. start. A Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser. (206) 465-7761. Email: Loopatthelake@hotmail.com.

Spring into Summer 5K and 1 Miler. Columbia Park, Kennewick. 1 mile - 8:30 am, 5K - 9:00 a.m. $6, $16 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. 11:00 a.m. Flat and fast course. Must wear kilt, they are available for rent at the event. (206) 729-9972

Tiger Mountain 10K. Tiger Mtn. State Park. 9 a.m. $22 till April 15, $27 after, $32 DOR. www.are-you-nuts-trail-race.com.

Saturday, May 15.

22nd Annual Bayview Women's 10K and 2 Mile Walk/Run. Burlington. 10 a.m. Benefits Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Fees varies, shirts available. Gentle course with some rolling hills with some waterfront views. Kathi Williams (360) 757-0835. kathiwil@gte.net.

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

Armed Forces Day 12K. Cowan Stadium, Ft Lewis 9 a m Flat paved course Civilians, must pre-register (253) 967-2604 www fortlewismwr com

Sunday, May 16.

26th Annual Rhody Run 12K. Ft Worden St Park, Pt. Townsend. Tough, hilly, scenic, very popular. Prize money for top finishers. Outdoors post-race party, T-shirts to all. $18 by 5/5, $25 and DOR. (877) 493-9786. www.rhodyrun.com. FEATURED

RACE.

Capital City Half Marathon and Five Miler. Olympia. Shares course with full marathon. Half - 8 a.m. $40 by 4/30, $55 by May 15. 5 Miler - 8:15 a.m. $25 by 4/30, $30 by May 15. NO DOR! (360) 786-1786. See also Marathons. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, May 22.

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 23.

Kirkland Waterfront Dash 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk. Kirkland. www.crossfirepremier.com.

Nordstroms Beat the Bridge Run 8K, 4 mi walk, 1 mi. Husky Stadium, Seattle. 8 a.m. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Over 8000 participants. (206) 628-1000. www.beatthebridge.org.

Saturday, May 29.

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

Sunday, May 30.

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

Coeur d' Alene Marathon and Half Marathon. See Marathons.

Monday, May 31.

Touchet River 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@daytonwebnet.edu.

Memorial Day Classic 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Elma. 9: a.m. Post race food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

MARATHONS

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

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

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

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

FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 2. Adidas Vancouver International Marathon (AVIM). Vancouver, BC. Also featured half marathon, see Regular Runs. Great weekend of events in great city includes two-day Expo. Rates vary; 5/1 is last day: $98 (U.S.) (604) 872-2928. www.adidasvanmarathon.ca. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 2. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Humboldt Redwoods St. Pk. Amazing through-the-redwoods run in Northern California. Also half marathon. www.theave.org. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, May 16. Capital City Marathon. Olympia. 7:30 a.m. $50, also half $40, 5 mile $25, kid's run $8. USATF certified.

Saturday Expo. Tom Jensen (360) 786-1786. FEATURED RACE.

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

Saturday, June 6. San Juan Island Marathon. Friday Harbour. 7 a.m. View course of Straight of Juan DeFuca. Second year. Also half marathon. (360) 472-0614. FEATURED RACE.

Saturday, June 13. North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Sequim to Port Angeles. Second year. Also half marathon. Larry Little

(360) 417-1301. FEATURED RACE.

Sunday, July 11. Burnco Calgary Marathon. Part of monster city- wide "Calgary Stampede" festival. Other running events, also. www.calgarymarathon.com. Featured Race.

TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS

Sunday, March 21. Stride 'N' Ride Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 2:30 p.m. 2 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 1 mile run. (360) 273-9684. www.ontherun.com email wanttoduit@hotmail.com

Sunday, April 4. No Fooling Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park, Olympia. 2 p.m. 2 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 2 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, April 10. Easter Sprint Duathlon. Millersylvania State Park. Olympia. 1 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1 mile run. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 1. May Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini-Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 8. Mothers Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

Saturday, May 15. The Fiasco in Pasco. Pasco. 8:30 a.m. 5K run 30K bike, 5k run. Teams and individual rates, shirts extra. www.3rrr.org.

Saturday, May 31. Memorial Day Triathlon/Duathlon & Kids Mini- Tri. Vance Creek Park, Elma. 11 a.m. Tri- 300m swim, 13 mile bike, 3mile run. 11 a.m. Lots of food and fun. (360) 273-9684.

ULTRAS

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

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

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

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

RELAYS

Sunday, March 21. Self-Transcendence 40K Solo/Relay Run. Seward Park, Seattle. Fast, flat, and scenic 4k loop around the park peninsula. Pre-reg. Solo $25, Duo $15 per person, 5 person team $10 per. DOR Solo $35, Duo $25 per, 5 person team $20 per, long sleeves $10. Girilal Scott Hansen (206) 523-2880. Also see Ultras.

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

Ultras.

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

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

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

Saturday, May 1. 24th Annual Sunflower Relay & Iron Event. Mazama to Twisp, 21.5 miles. 9:30 a.m. 6 leg race for teams or individual runners. $20 per team member, $15 team members under 14, $30 individuals. Teams must be 4-6, with one under 14, one over 40, and be co-ed. events@mvsta.com or (509) 996-3287.

Saturday, June 5. Whistler 100. Lillooet - Whistler, B.C. 12- person relay teams, several divisions, lots of elevation gain and loss, spectacular scenery. Fees vary by closings. www.whistler100.com. FEATURED RACE.

Fri-Sat, June 18-19. Ameri-Cana Relay. Nelson, B.C. to Sandpoint, ID. 220- and 170-mile courses. 12- and 10-person teams. Longest relay in North America. NWR is sponsoring a team for this one, see ad in this issue for details. www.acrelay.com. 1-866-88-RELAY.

TRACK AND FIELD

The 2004 University of Washington Indoor Track Schedule. All events are held indoors and take place all day long. For more

details check the UW's official athletic web site, www.gohuskies.com. February 27 MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Center. February 28. MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Center. March 6. NCAA Last Chance Qualifier, Dempsey Center.

Outdoor Meets April 17. Interstate Challenge, Pullman. May 1. UW-WSU Dual, Pullman, WA May 8. Ken Shannon Invitational, Dempsey Center.

May 26. Club Northwest All Comers. Edmonds Stadium. Promotionevents.com.

Continue to visit Pacific Northwest Track and Field web site at pntf.org for updates on upcoming T&F events.

MULTISPORTS

March 7. Tri-County Sprint Duathlon. Millersylvania St. Pk, Olympia. I mile run, 10 m. bike, 1 m. run. www.signmeupsorts.com (360) 273-9684. .

March 21. Stride n Ride Duathlon. Millersylvania St. Pk, Olympia. 2 mile run, 11.5 m. bike, 1 m. run. www.signmeupsorts.com (360) 273-9684. .

April 4. No Fooling Duathlon. Millersylvania St. Pk, Olympia. I mile run, 10 m. bike, 2 m. run. www.signmeupsorts.com (360) 273-9684. .

April 10. Easter Sprint Duathlon. Millersylvania St. Pk, Olympia. I mile run, 10 m. bike, 1 m. run. www.signmeupsorts.com (360) 273-9684. .

CAMPS AND CLINICS

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

South Puget Sund Sports & Activities Expo. April 24 & 25. Kent Commons. Several sports including clinics on running; training as well as injury prevention for all ages. $12 or $20 both days. (253) 951-2423.

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. (253) 653-6308, (206) 522-7711.Web-site www.runchuckit.com, email to: chuck@runchuckit.com.

FootZone Running Club. New running club headquartered at Redmond FootZone store. Coaching with Shelby Schenck and Aimee Haag, aiming at certain popular local events. Regular group runs, store discounts, sports medicine and product clinics, club uniforms, and other programs. $50 annual fee. Contact redmondrunning@msn.com. (425) 556-0383.

Fairhaven Runners Learning to Run/Run Faster Clinics. Goal- oriented coaching and paced group runs with Coach Diane Palmason. $40/8 wks. Thursdays, 5:30 meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

Team In Training. Sponsored by Leukaemia Society. Program includes coaching, weekly team workouts, training log, monthly clinics, and more. Leukaemia Society of America, (206) 628-0777.

Seattle and Eastside Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group. All abilities welcome including Walkers. Includes group workouts in Seattle and on the Eastside, individual assessments, training schedules, clinics on injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, shoes & clothing, discounts at area running stores. $250 for 6 months. (425) 985-8724.

Joints in Motion. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Safely train to run or walk in selected marathons. Includes 20 week training program, clinics, and discounts at area running stores. All levels welcome. (206) 547-2707.

Train with Expert Coaches at Seattle Running Company. Distances from 5K to marathons; ultras, fitness walking, track, cross-country, etc. For one month $200 includes Stride Perfection Service, 1 consultation, 2 personal coaching sessions, and weekly cyber coaching and other benefits. Open to all levels, men and women. Coaches/Advisors include several of area's top male and female runners at all distances. Contact 206-329-1466 or searunco@aol.com. Group rates available.

Train To End Stroke. American Stroke Association's training program. Receive training to run or walk a marathon while making a difference in the fight against stroke! Rebecca Weaver at (888) 440-2328 or rebecca.weaver@heart.org.

Sound Sports, Sounds Fun. No Fee, All Fun. Beginners to Advanced. Sunday morning long runs, Wednesday night group runs, from store in downtown Seattle. Contact store for details: 206- 624-6717.

REGULAR RUNS

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

5:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Kentwood H. S., Kent. Tim Cowden. 253-261-0770.

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

5:30 p.m. Corbin Park, Spokane. 3-5 mi. 8-11 min/mile pace. Jim Price Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

5:30 p.m. Fort Steilacoom RC weekly fun run. Fircrest Community Center or Point Defiance Park. (253) 537-8712.

6 p.m. Interurban Runners Club track workouts. Seghalie Jr. H.S., Federal Way. (253) 606-2511.

6 p.m. Women's Trail Runs, 3-5 miles. All paces welcome. Meet at Fairhaven Runners, Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

6 p.m. Beginner's Trail Runs. 8-11 min mile. Meet at Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955

6 p.m. Three Rivers Runners Club weekly running workouts. Richland High Track (Richland). Jim Peterson (509) 627-6434.

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m. One Step at a Time (OSAT), an outdoor club for members and friends of 12-step recovery programs. Greenlake. Bob Green, 825-3516; Dick, 339-3751.

5:30 p.m. West Central Community Center. 5 miles, 8-11 min. /mile pace. Jim Price (509) 328-7417 or Don Jolley (509) 327-9285.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. South Sound Running Olympia. 5 miles from store. All abilities welcome. (360) 735-2580.

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

THURSDAY

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

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #1: 8-10 mile loop runs from store at 6-7:45/mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

6:00 p.m. Seattle Running Company, Cap. Hill, Seattle. Run #2: 9 miles loop from store at 8-10.mi pace. (206) 329-1466, or searunco@aol.com.

6:00 p.m. Eastside Runners, up to 8 mile runs, Piecora's Pizza, Kirkland, contact (425-822-7047) or email: lynnscot@gte.net.

6:00 p.m. 1 hour hilly trail run @ medium pace. Fairhaven Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

6:30 p.m. Interurban Runners Club 2-4 mile run, paved trails. Jake's Pub in Federal Way. (253) 639-0361.

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

SATURDAY

7 a.m. Running Lattes. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Seattle-Eastside locations. Nancy 206-229-0204, Jennifer 425-870-3587 or Michelle 206-790-8272

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

8:30 a.m. West Seattle Runners Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416.

8:30 a.m. Northeast YMCA Running Club, 5003 12th NE. Stan Chraminski, 527-9393.

8:30 a.m. Eastside Runners. All levels, non-competitive, newcomers welcome. Locations and distances vary. Call for info. Lisa Schmidt (425) 562-7978.

8:30 a.m. Tri-City Court Club, Kennewick. Eric Greagor (509) 627-1329.

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

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

9:00 a.m. Interurban RC at Norpoint Centre or Point Defiance, varying distances. J. Ellis (253) 606-2511.

SUNDAY

7 a.m. Seattle Running Co. Trail Runs. Meet at store to carpool. Long runs for all abilities, distances and locations vary. (206) 329-1466 or searunco@aol.com.

7:30 a.m. Sunrise Marathon Training. 8-15 miles, all paces welcome. Fairhaven Runners. Bellingham. (360) 676-4955.

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

8 a.m. West Seattle Runners. Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. Dave, 938-2416. www.westseattlerunners.org.

8 a.m. Snohomish Track Club. Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Everett areas. Steve, (425) 258-1916.

8 a.m. Super Jock 'n Jill 1-2 hour runs at 7 pace or faster. Chuck, 522-7711.

8 a.m. Spokane, SFCC parking lot near stadium. 10-20 miles 7:30- 11min. /mile pace on roads or trails. Gunhild and Jack Swanson (509) 928-5272.

8 a.m. Spokane, Manito Park Duck Pond. Approx. 5 miles, all paces. Joan Pribnow (509) 624-4297.

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

10 a.m. Frontrunners Track Workout. West Seattle Stadium. Team. Seattle, 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Hash House Harriers. Various days, times. Bill "Where's" Picatti, 641-2534. Kitsap County: Richard "Musashi" Christopher, (360) 779-3949.

RACEWALKING

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

Around-Green-lake un-judged walks are held in Seattle most months at Greenlake Community Centre, south side. 9 a.m. (206) 527-9393.

Bellingham Race walking. Call Janell Engelhardt Kaufman (360) 671-6866. ORIENTEERING

Cascade Orienteering Club events. Interscholastic Orienteering League series events are for elementary to high school age students. All events are open to the public and newcomers are given instruction on site. Meet fees are $8 non-members, $5 members. Website: CascadeOC.org. Hotline: (206) 783-3866


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